I normally don't get envious, but the fact that REH Foundation Press sent you these books that I've coveted for years is almost too much for my heart. 😆 But no other booktuber is more deserving than you to receive this windfall of Robert E. Howard goodness. Great video, Mike! Thanks!
Michael, your excitement and gratitude was just leaping through the screen. It is such a joy to see someone who loves books and who has invested so much time in particular authors. I think the REH Foundation should invite you to give talks and seminars about his work. I think it's safe to say you are an authority as well as an enthusiast. 👏👏👏
You got mentioned a bunch at Howard Days this year so it makes sense they'd send you some books. I need to start buying the paperback editions of their collections.
Well, I just ordered Swords of the North and Steve Harrison's Casebook. Robert E. Howard Foundation Press couldn't have picked a better person to send free swag. Well, they could have picked me...😂
I’m so glad your back . Having to work tonight ,but hearing there is a new Robert E Howard show made it much better . I’m reading Red Nails right now . And your videos are what got me into Conan and Robert e Howard years ago . You deserve to be the spokesperson and orchestrator of all things Howard .
Great score Michael! And that’s great news about the REH Foundation. Swords of the North looks like a must buy. (And I’m actually reading a James Allison story currently-good timing with your video)
If you ever wanted to get to really know Robert E. Howard, well... writing letters, wait, I have a vague memory. One wonders what the Presidential libraries in the future will be, digital?
Welcome back, Michael! And wow, I’m jealous. I’ve slowly been buying their hardcovers in the library line. They’re behind on getting some of them out, so hopefully they’ll catch up soon. I did get Collected Letters volumes 1 and 2, and the Steve Harrison Casebook hardcovers.
Cor! Tales of Weird Menace, Adventures in Science Fantasy, Pirates.. ok, now I'll have to keep an eye on what comes back in print. Steve Harrison and Swords of the North I'm pretty sure at least one of them will end up in my clutches by the end of next month. Now we just need some boutique press to collect The Shadow, what a way to start the week. Fantastic freebie, things you've never read before, so cool.
Thanks for sharing. I have the Colledted Poetry books. They are fantastic. Looking forward to checking out the others. Especially the Cormac fragments that were finished by another author in the Baen edition. This is a great book year. New Conan comics and pastiche books. New Howard books. It was a long time coming, but well worth the wait.
This is great news Michael! I'm lucky enough to have bought "Always Comes Evening" in its 1977 printing by Underwood Miller and I used several of Howard's poems in my Introduction To Poetry unit for my senior English students. I second you doing a video on James Allison, who I first encountered in Marvel Comics' wonderful adaptation of "The Valley Of The Worm". "Kings Of The Night"! One of my favourite Howard stories! I can't remember how many times I've read it or how many comics adaptations I have. Just love it.
I LOVE the Robert E. Howard Foundation! They put out some awesome books that really go deep into Howard's body of work. My personal favorites have been his boxing stories. A lot have been printed here or there. But the Howard Foundation's volumes prints not only the famous stories, but fragments and alternate versions. And they always send me a nice bookmark that features the Howard family house. Their books are not only full of hard to get information, but they're very beautifully produced! I can't recommend them highly enough! The ultimate in Howard books! Glad to hear that they're reprinting some of these books. Nice to see they'll be available to the mass public! Del Rey had the best books prior to this, but they seemed to trail off at the beginning of the last decade. Howard Foundation seems to be going strong!
Good clip! I was at the Austin WFC in 2006 when the creation of the REHF was announced, hanging out with Burke, Louinet etc. I bought the majority of the REHF hardcovers when they came out. I lost a couple in the Flood of 2012. ANYBODY who wants to comment in depth on Howard really needs to read the letters collections. I talked to Paul Herman and John Bullard over beers last year about all the work they put into the new editions. I'm very glad they've put out these in trade reprints.
Always great to hear you talk about REH! I noticed that new edition of Swords came out the other day. Sounds like it has the same contents as the 2014 one, which I have long coveted. Some stories like Genseric's Son and Akram the Mysterious look to be available nowhere else. Looks great too!
The Steve Harrison stories are great. I was fortunate to get a lot of the Foundation books when they first came out and agree that they're essential if you're a big Howard fan.
I have the Steve Harrison book, need to get the others. I think Howard said he disliked writing in the detective genre because he wasn't comfortable with developing mysteries, so when he did detective stories they would transform into action yarns with the modern man swinging an axe into bad guys' faces or something. I think Howard didn't realize he was basically creating something more like modern action movies, where it's more about the excitement than whodunnit. It's not really like Hammett or Chandler, but I like his take on the genre.
I have the Steve Harrison and the first 2 poetry paperbacks. Really great stuff, especially the Harrison story Graveyard Rats is a spooky little story and Howard's poetry is dark and powerful.
"Heroes in the Wind: From Kull to Conan; the Best of Robert E. Howard, a 2009 collection of dark fantasy and horror short stories written by Robert E. Howard, selected and with an introduction by John Clute." This is a must have for Howard fans. Great book for the R.E.H virgin and the R.E.H superfan.
These books look great but are pricey. I don't know if that fact could discourage people interested in REH's writings to buy them. But they look as a nice complement to Del Rey's collection. There's A LOT which at this point is sold out and REH press is taking forever to re press. most of these sold out books have been originally printed over 10 years now.
Good that someone has a Howard publishing program; I bet you just sold some books for the Foundation. I particularly love the Steve Harrison/Steve Costigan/Bill Clanton horror type adventures, but I know I haven't read all of them. I kind of wish the Howard Foundation had more unique art direction on their covers to distinguish themselves from all of the manqué trash out there, some uniform design as distinguished as what Ace did for Burroughs or Lancer did for Conan.
I always thought it was kind of sad that of what I call "the big three" (Robert E Howard, Edgar Rice Burroughs and HP Lovecraft) he was the only one who didn't die before his time. Not only was he born before the others he lived long passed them
They all look good - more stuff for me to spend my money on. Have you ever come across the book 'One Who Walked Alone', by Novalyne Price Ellis about her relationship with Howard? It was later made into a film starring Renée Zellweger as Ellis.
I normally don't get envious, but the fact that REH Foundation Press sent you these books that I've coveted for years is almost too much for my heart. 😆 But no other booktuber is more deserving than you to receive this windfall of Robert E. Howard goodness. Great video, Mike! Thanks!
It's incredible just how prolific a writer Howard was considering his short life.
🎶 it's the Robert E. Howard shooow! 🎶 I'm a happy girl now!
I'd love to have the books of letters. Heck, I'd love ANY of them!
That we've only just recently got a printed collection of REH's poetry after almost a hundred years is insane!
As I always say, they simply couldn't pick a better ambassador than you - they should send you everything!
Hear, hear!
I agree!
So cool that they sent you the books!
So cool that books were sent to you!
How the heck did this guy write this much in such a short period of time? Its crazy.❤❤❤
This is good news about their reprinting program. Thanks for sharing.
Couldn't have happened to a more deserving person! So glad for you mate! 🙂
I WANT THESE BOOKS!
Michael, your excitement and gratitude was just leaping through the screen. It is such a joy to see someone who loves books and who has invested so much time in particular authors. I think the REH Foundation should invite you to give talks and seminars about his work. I think it's safe to say you are an authority as well as an enthusiast. 👏👏👏
Great that all these books are back in print!
You got mentioned a bunch at Howard Days this year so it makes sense they'd send you some books. I need to start buying the paperback editions of their collections.
Superb and im pleased you got them
Good Monday morning!!!!!
What a great batch of books, Michael! Well deserved! 😊
Excellent advertisement for the Robert E. Howard Foundation Press! 🙂
Well, I just ordered Swords of the North and Steve Harrison's Casebook. Robert E. Howard Foundation Press couldn't have picked a better person to send free swag. Well, they could have picked me...😂
Congratulations brother. I'll be sure to check this video out in the morning 👍
If only there was a Karl Edward Wagner foundation!
I’m so glad your back . Having to work tonight ,but hearing there is a new Robert E Howard show made it much better . I’m reading Red Nails right now . And your videos are what got me into Conan and Robert e Howard years ago . You deserve to be the spokesperson and orchestrator of all things Howard .
I was completely unaware of this, so, thank you! Love that they are doing paperback as well.
Great score Michael! And that’s great news about the REH Foundation. Swords of the North looks like a must buy. (And I’m actually reading a James Allison story currently-good timing with your video)
Oh God got to get the collected letters!!
Howdy Roger ; and to your sidekick Michael :) . You guys are very lucky to get free books . Happy Reading :)
If you ever wanted to get to really know Robert E. Howard, well...
writing letters, wait, I have a vague memory.
One wonders what the Presidential libraries in the future will be, digital?
This may be one of the few times I support your product salesmanship.
Welcome back, Michael! And wow, I’m jealous. I’ve slowly been buying their hardcovers in the library line. They’re behind on getting some of them out, so hopefully they’ll catch up soon. I did get Collected Letters volumes 1 and 2, and the Steve Harrison Casebook hardcovers.
Excellent Video
Cor! Tales of Weird Menace, Adventures in Science Fantasy, Pirates.. ok, now I'll have to keep an eye on what comes back in print. Steve Harrison and Swords of the North I'm pretty sure at least one of them will end up in my clutches by the end of next month. Now we just need some boutique press to collect The Shadow, what a way to start the week. Fantastic freebie, things you've never read before, so cool.
Whew, I'm glad you got to this. I've been cranking through Swords of the North, and it rocks.
Exciting stuff indeed. 😊
Thanks for sharing. I have the Colledted Poetry books. They are fantastic. Looking forward to checking out the others. Especially the Cormac fragments that were finished by another author in the Baen edition.
This is a great book year. New Conan comics and pastiche books. New Howard books. It was a long time coming, but well worth the wait.
Thank you, Michael. Quickly ordered Swords of the North. Should go nicely with my Del Rey hardcovers.
This is great news Michael! I'm lucky enough to have bought "Always Comes Evening" in its 1977 printing by Underwood Miller and I used several of Howard's poems in my Introduction To Poetry unit for my senior English students.
I second you doing a video on James Allison, who I first encountered in Marvel Comics' wonderful adaptation of "The Valley Of The Worm".
"Kings Of The Night"! One of my favourite Howard stories! I can't remember how many times I've read it or how many comics adaptations I have. Just love it.
Love REH and really enjoy your videos about him.
Our window cleaner is a dead ringer for REH,and get this,he is a boxer too. Ain't that weird 😮
Beautiful books.
I LOVE the Robert E. Howard Foundation! They put out some awesome books that really go deep into Howard's body of work. My personal favorites have been his boxing stories. A lot have been printed here or there. But the Howard Foundation's volumes prints not only the famous stories, but fragments and alternate versions. And they always send me a nice bookmark that features the Howard family house. Their books are not only full of hard to get information, but they're very beautifully produced! I can't recommend them highly enough! The ultimate in Howard books! Glad to hear that they're reprinting some of these books. Nice to see they'll be available to the mass public! Del Rey had the best books prior to this, but they seemed to trail off at the beginning of the last decade. Howard Foundation seems to be going strong!
Phenomenal. My decision to pursue a career in art seems like a huge mistake right now. I'd love to be able to afford these.
I will be grabbing some of these!
Good clip!
I was at the Austin WFC in 2006 when the creation of the REHF was announced, hanging out with Burke, Louinet etc. I bought the majority of the REHF hardcovers when they came out. I lost a couple in the Flood of 2012. ANYBODY who wants to comment in depth on Howard really needs to read the letters collections. I talked to Paul Herman and John Bullard over beers last year about all the work they put into the new editions. I'm very glad they've put out these in trade reprints.
Always great to hear you talk about REH! I noticed that new edition of Swords came out the other day. Sounds like it has the same contents as the 2014 one, which I have long coveted. Some stories like Genseric's Son and Akram the Mysterious look to be available nowhere else. Looks great too!
The Steve Harrison stories are great. I was fortunate to get a lot of the Foundation books when they first came out and agree that they're essential if you're a big Howard fan.
Great video! I hope you are well.
Nice haul 😉😁
Three volumes of REH poetry! Its a dream come true.
What a bounty 🤩
I have the Steve Harrison book, need to get the others. I think Howard said he disliked writing in the detective genre because he wasn't comfortable with developing mysteries, so when he did detective stories they would transform into action yarns with the modern man swinging an axe into bad guys' faces or something. I think Howard didn't realize he was basically creating something more like modern action movies, where it's more about the excitement than whodunnit. It's not really like Hammett or Chandler, but I like his take on the genre.
Drug pushers--they're the same. The first hit is always free.
One of the most frequent letters REH wrote was"e".
I have the Steve Harrison and the first 2 poetry paperbacks. Really great stuff, especially the Harrison story Graveyard Rats is a spooky little story and Howard's poetry is dark and powerful.
"Heroes in the Wind: From Kull to Conan; the Best of Robert E. Howard, a 2009 collection of dark fantasy and horror short stories written by Robert E. Howard, selected and with an introduction by John Clute."
This is a must have for Howard fans. Great book for the R.E.H virgin and the R.E.H superfan.
These books look great but are pricey. I don't know if that fact could discourage people interested in REH's writings to buy them. But they look as a nice complement to Del Rey's collection. There's A LOT which at this point is sold out and REH press is taking forever to re press. most of these sold out books have been originally printed over 10 years now.
I am planning to buy all these books.
Hurry up and read the Steve Harrison book, and let me know if it ever strays into occult detective territory. 🙂
Good that someone has a Howard publishing program; I bet you just sold some books for the Foundation. I particularly love the Steve Harrison/Steve Costigan/Bill Clanton horror type adventures, but I know I haven't read all of them. I kind of wish the Howard Foundation had more unique art direction on their covers to distinguish themselves from all of the manqué trash out there, some uniform design as distinguished as what Ace did for Burroughs or Lancer did for Conan.
Michael will be catching me next time, but who will be throwing me ?
I think I’ll buy swords of the north
I always thought it was kind of sad that of what I call "the big three" (Robert E Howard, Edgar Rice Burroughs and HP Lovecraft) he was the only one who didn't die before his time. Not only was he born before the others he lived long passed them
Sad for the other two that is
They all look good - more stuff for me to spend my money on. Have you ever come across the book 'One Who Walked Alone', by Novalyne Price Ellis about her relationship with Howard? It was later made into a film starring Renée Zellweger as Ellis.
He did a review of the movie! Talked me into watching it! Good flick. I bought my daughter the book!
Robert E. Howard books being reprinted? TO THE BOOK REPOSITORY!!
can I send you a book? tried emailing
I must have somehow missed that. I will double check.
At present, I have nothing of Robert E. Howard.
What would be your recommendation for my first read.
I love fiction and nonfiction.
Thank you.
If one is diligent and patient, first editions can be found at very reasonable prices. I ain’t giving away my honeyhole locations, though. 😝