The first Robert E. Howard Foundation Newsletter of 2026, Volume 20, Number 1.
This issue includes Robert E. Howard’s synopsis and surviving draft of “Alleys of Darkness,” together with letters to H. P. Lovecraft and August Derleth. It also contains book reviews, reports from Howard Days 2026, news and events, the announcement of the 2026 Robert E. Howard Foundation Award winners, and a letter from the Board concerning artificial intelligence.
Contents
- 2 • “Letter from the Board on AI”
- 2 • “In This Issue: Alleys of Darkness by Robert E. Howard”
- 3 • “Alleys of Darkness” – Synopsis
- 4 • “Alleys of Darkness” – Draft 1
- 20 • Robert E. Howard to H. P. Lovecraft, November 3, 1933
- 21 • Robert E. Howard to August Derleth, circa December 1933
- 23 • Book Reviews
- 25 • “Howard Days 2026 Report” • by Indy Bill Cavalier
- 27 • “Howard Days 2026 Report: The Emerging Writers Workshop” • by Mark Finn
- 27 • “News & Events”
- 28 • “Robert E. Howard Foundation 2026 Award Winners”
This newsletter is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of Robert E. Howard.
| Publisher : | The Robert E. Howard Foundation |
| Year : | Spring 2026 |
| Volume : | 20, Number 1 |
| Type: | Newsletter/fanzine |
| Format : | Periodical (8.5 x 11, saddle-stapled) |
| Pages : | 32, including front and back covers |
| Cover : | Same as Summer 2025 – REH at seven years old |
| Illustrations : | Various photographs and illustrations |
Notes:
Not available for individual sale. Prepared for publication by Bobby Derie.
This newsletter was provided to Friends of REH and Legacy Circle members of the Robert E. Howard Foundation.
















































































