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The Robert E. Howard Companion #1

2004

Publication type

Publication date: November 2004

Introduction

The Robert E. Howard Companion #1 is a comprehensive collection of essays, reviews, and artwork that delves into the world of Robert E. Howard’s literature and its lasting impact. Published in November 2004, this volume features contributions from noted scholars and fans, offering in-depth analyses of Howard’s themes, characters, and literary traditions. Covering a wide array of topics from Howard’s lost race tales to his lesser-known characters like Pike Bearfield, the companion also includes reviews of significant Howard publications and zines. Accompanied by original artwork, this companion is both an informative resource and a tribute to Howard’s enduring legacy.

Notes

Editor Joe Marek.

Perfect bound, wraps. Covers not included in page numbers.
Page numbers for Brian Loeb portfolio and for Bob Barger illustration are incorrect on ToC.

Edition and production details

Edition: 1st
Edition format: 8.5 x 11 perfect bound
Publication date: November 2004
Pages: 52
Publisher / imprint: Steele Brennt Publications
Cover art: Kelly Everaert
Illustrations: See contents

20 contents entries

The Robert E. Howard Companion #1 • interior artwork by Kelly Everaert ibc · artwork
"The Voice of El-Lil" and the Lost Race Tradition • essay by Morgan Holmes [as by Dr. Morgan Holmes] 1 · essay
The Trouble with Swords • essay by Fred Blosser 6 · essay
The Robert E. Howard Companion #1 • interior artwork by Kelly Everaert 9 · artwork
North by Southwest by Chaos Out of Dream in "Marchers of Valhalla" • essay by Steve Tompkins 10 · essay
Travels with Robert E. Howard • essay by Rusty Burke 18 · essay
The Robert E. Howard Companion #1 • interior artwork by Mel White 24 · artwork
Pike Bearfield: An Appreciation • essay by Joe Marek 25 · essay
King Kull of Lost Atlantis: A Portfolio • interior artwork by Brian Laub 27 · artwork
News (The Robert E. Howard Companion #1) • essay by Joe Marek 32 · essay
The Robert E. Howard Companion #1 • interior artwork by Bob Barger 34 · artwork
Reviews (Robert E. Howard Companion #1, November 2004) • essay by various 35 · essay
Review: Robert E. Howard's Complete Conan of Cimmeria 1932-33, v.1 by Robert E. Howard • review by Steve Tompkins 35 · review
Review: Bran Mak Morn: The Last King by Robert E. Howard • review by Joe Marek 41 · review
Review: Waterfront Fists & Others by Robert E. Howard • review by Saturnino Lucio, II 42 · review
Review of "The Dark Man #6, Summer 2001" • essay by Joe Marek 45 · review
Review of "The Howard Reader #8, August 2003" • essay by Steve Tompkins 46 · review
The Robert E. Howard Companion #1 • interior artwork by Brian Laub 47 · artwork
Editorial (The Robert E. Howard Companion #1) • essay by Joe Marek 48 · editorial
The Robert E. Howard Companion #1 • interior artwork by Mel White bc · artwork

Contributors

Kelly Everaert: Cover artist
Joe Marek: Essayist, Editor
Steve Tompkins: Essayist
Morgan Holmes: Essayist
Fred Blosser: Essayist
Rusty Burke: Essayist

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