The Bloody Crown of Conan (Conan of Cimmeria, Book 2)
by Robert E. Howard
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Author: Robert E. HowardEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-11-23
ISBN: 0345461525
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Del Rey
Book Reviews of The Bloody Crown of Conan (Conan of Cimmeria, Book 2)
Book Review: It is what it says it is
Summary: 3 Stars
"The Bloody Crown of Conan" contains 3 novellas by Robert E Howard. As far as I know, they are faithfully transcribed.
There are a few full page black and white art pieces by the illustrator Gary Gianni. He also has smaller, half and quarter page illustrations at the beginnings and ends of chapters (which wasn't present in the first book of the series).
Overall, the stories are longer than in the first book, "The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian", but there are less of them. It seemed to me that most of Howard's work had already been covered by the first book, the commentary in the first book is very thorough, as are the analyses of Howard's writing style. There is no arguing that the three additional novellas in this book, "The Bloody Crown of Conan", are significant, but this book costs more than "The Coming of Conan", and it has fewer pages than it's predecessor, and fewer actual stories. The only added value you get here is the artwork, which is nice, but if you don't know Gary Gianni's artwork, or don't care for it, this isn't a big deal.
If you don't own "The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian", I would buy that instead. If you are looking for the stories contained in this book, hoping to complete your Conan collection, or are a fan of the illustrator, I'd buy this one.
Basically, it is what it claims to be, a collection of three of Howard's novellas focusing on Conan.
Summary of The Bloody Crown of Conan (Conan of Cimmeria, Book 2)
In his hugely influential and tempestuous career, Robert E. Howard created the genre that came to be known as sword and sorcery-and brought to life one of fantasy's boldest and most enduring figures: Conan the Cimmerian-reaver, slayer, barbarian, king.This lavishly illustrated volume gathers together three of Howard's longest and most famous Conan stories-two of them printed for the first time directly from Howard's typescript-along with a collection of the author's previously unpublished and rarely seen outlines, notes, and drafts. Longtime fans and new readers alike will agree that The Bloody Crown of Conan merits a place of honor on every fantasy lover's bookshelf.
THE PEOPLE OF THE BLACK CIRCLE
Amid the towering crags of Vendhya, in the shadowy citadel of the Black Circle, Yasmina of the golden throne seeks vengeance against the Black Seers. Her only ally is also her most formidable enemy-Conan, the outlaw chief.
THE HOUR OF THE DRAGON
Toppled from the throne of Aquilonia by the evil machinations of an undead wizard, Conan must find the fabled jewel known as the Heart of Ahriman to reclaim his crown . . . and save his life.
A WITCH SHALL BE BORN
A malevolent witch of evil beauty. An enslaved queen. A kingdom in the iron grip of ruthless mercenaries. And Conan, who plots deadly vengeance against the human wolf who left him in the desert to die.
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