I remember buying the entire Ace Books Conan series from a fellow student when I was in middle school. He handed me a paper grocery bag filled with them before class at my school locker. That bag of books filled my imagination for years.
Amazing. Howard is right up there with Tolkien. Totally different styles, but equally compelling. Thank you for taking the time to do these stories justice.
You have done an enormously good job of breathing life into the stories of the greatest fantasy adventure hero of all time! Even the illustrations of the scenes surrounding the story is fantastically done. And the direct quotation from the original story-THANKS!!
I read most of the original conan stories, and I loved his prose and world building. I am glad sword and sorcery is making a comeback somewhat. I have almost finished a sword and sorcery type tale inspired by Robert E Howard's creation and Lee Child's Jack Reacher. I hope to submit it to Savage Realms Monthly.
@@VideoHostSite thanks. Also, I'm redoing a story, with the new character inspired by Kull and Price Valiant. I was having trouble with the flow, so I changed the character.
I had all but given up hope that anyone would ever produce a Conan audio production worthy of the master writer and his brawling, carousing barbarian. Your work is stunning. The work is read with the understanding and masculine prowess of a man that grasps the fury and wonder of hell raising adventure. I salute you, sir. This is a dream come true, as "Shadows In Zamboula" is my absolute favorite of Howard's Conan shorts. My mouth now waters as I dream of your potential execution of my favorite Howard novella's, "The People of the Black Circle, "Red Nails", and "Beyond the Black River". Again, thank you for your talent and your perspective on great literature.
I was 7, and my older brother gave me a novel,, saying,, read this, I think you'll like it. Was the first of the series released in the 60's. My love of reading was born,, Here.
Look at you with all these nice colorful pictures you have here, great 👍🏾 great 👍🏾 great work, reminds me of a legendary 📖 book you have never heard of called My Book of Bible stories. Chicago Illinois salutes you.
@@glenncox9128 Thank you for your kindness. No. English speakers and speakresses who so have spoken were wrong so to have done. A hundred million wrong votes are just as wrong as 1 wrong vote.
While some fans have attempted to make a chronological order, there's no greater overarching narrative. They're just individual adventures Conan has had in his life, chronicled without regard for when each happened
Do you know of a fantasy about a prince that has magical connections to a white fox?For more context, his father is being coronated at the beginning of the book,one of his siblings was a twin and his older brother has PTSD from a former war.
There is debate about that... I provided a reference in a previous comment backing this version but it may come down to personal preference at this point.
I just wish I could get over the blatant enthno-nationalism and borderline racism in these stories. Without constant mentioning of races and ethnicities, these stories would have been immensely enjoyable.
I love reading, and listeng to these. I have a huge collection of old pulp novels...but I do cringe at the borderline racism in these. yes, it reflects feelings on race at the time, and Howard was never overtly racist, but its worth noteing.
I still have a few Conan comics and novels left but this story didn’t sound too PC to me in fact it was a bit too derogatory and demeaning and I’ve read a few Conan comics and loved them but this was very unsettling as a black person to listen to which says more about the script artist than it does anything else.
The fiery, Conan stories were written by a powerful, hell raising writer that produced these stories in a brawling, 1920s oil town. They are deliciously Barbaric tales to entertain and ignite the fires in the hearts of true men. No doubt they will, as they always have, distress the delicate sensibilities of "civilized", modern, mama's boys with tepid water rather than hot blood flowing through their milksop's veins.
Racism is natural. In this case it is nothing besides a fictional act of observation. You would have folks to be blind and not to notice nor to observe. Besides that the word is ambiguous being used for a multiplicity of sundry phenomena.
Why is calling someone brown racist? Get the f#ck over it, it was the 1920s segregation was the law and would not get over turned until the nearly forty years later .
The word "racist" has such vague definition as to mean many things. Is it "to hate irrationally"? Or is it "to observe characteristics"? Liars and deceivers will shift from one definition to another in order to deceive or make a false impression on you. @Sylentmana
I dispute the idea that racism is natural. Bigotry is indeed natural,but racism is a rather specific concept. It is to at the very least believe, but otherwise perpetuate the concept of race. It's important to understand that people did not always have our modern understanding of race, and that race is indeed a social construct. Modern science does not support the idea of races. Howard is definitely a racist, but it doesn't really seem to be of the malicious sort, more like Howard is finding inspiration in the eugenic racism of the 30's that was definitely popular to paint a picture of his world. The reality is, everyone in America is racist, because racism is ingrained in our culture. It takes work to deprogram that racism from yourself. @@SkeeterHowitzer
I remember buying the entire Ace Books Conan series from a fellow student when I was in middle school. He handed me a paper grocery bag filled with them before class at my school locker. That bag of books filled my imagination for years.
The entire set?? Bastard.
I would have loved to have had these when I was in middle school/high school. The language is much richer than what is given to students today.
Likely soon - if not already - AI audio will be automagically censored in real time - making for double the gratitude and enjoyment here.
Yeah it's a solid mental meal. I always feel good coming out of one of these stories.
I started reading these around age 11-12, which is probably why I always read far above my grade level.
And, "Pronoun free!"
I'm glad to have them now for long commutes.
Amazing. Howard is right up there with Tolkien. Totally different styles, but equally compelling. Thank you for taking the time to do these stories justice.
Lord of the Rings is remarkably similar to The Fire of Asshurbanipal. I would argue that Tolkien plagiarized REH
That strangle battle was awesome! I remember reading it, but hearing your narration of it was even better. Thanks for the great content, Nigel
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
@@audiobooky sadly, this story will not fly today, and it is understandable, due to the somewhat racists overtones.
I read these stories as a kid. Then, my collection of Conan books was destroyed in a flood. Now I get to listen to them. Yay!
Go buy them and read them again! 🤜🤛
You have done an enormously good job of breathing life into the stories of the greatest fantasy adventure hero of all time! Even the illustrations of the scenes surrounding the story is fantastically done. And the direct quotation from the original story-THANKS!!
Seconded. Perfect voice for Howard, too. Thank you.
I read most of the original conan stories, and I loved his prose and world building.
I am glad sword and sorcery is making a comeback somewhat.
I have almost finished a sword and sorcery type tale inspired by Robert E Howard's creation and Lee Child's Jack Reacher.
I hope to submit it to Savage Realms Monthly.
Good luck!
@@VideoHostSite thanks.
Also, I'm redoing a story, with the new character inspired by Kull and Price Valiant.
I was having trouble with the flow, so I changed the character.
I've read this story many times when l was young, l loved the Conan saga's. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
That was really an enjoyable reading! No sound effects, just the reader and the text. Thanks!
We're glad you enjoyed it :)
I listen to these story’s at work. So that I’m inspired when I get home and start writing! Thank you!
That's awesome!
I had all but given up hope that anyone would ever produce a Conan audio production worthy of the master writer and his brawling, carousing barbarian.
Your work is stunning. The work is read with the understanding and masculine prowess of a man that grasps the fury and wonder of hell raising adventure. I salute you, sir.
This is a dream come true, as "Shadows In Zamboula" is my absolute favorite of Howard's Conan shorts. My mouth now waters as I dream of your potential execution of my favorite Howard novella's, "The People of the Black Circle, "Red Nails", and "Beyond the Black River".
Again, thank you for your talent and your perspective on great literature.
Wow, thank you for the kind praise! By Crom, we will definitely consider those titles!
Outstanding tale friend great telling!
I was 7, and my older brother gave me a novel,, saying,, read this, I think you'll like it. Was the first of the series released in the 60's. My love of reading was born,, Here.
Same story for me, I was about 8 or 9 tho.
Conan the fearless was the book I think.
My first book was Johnathan Livingston seagull. You win.
Beautiful, Fantastic Story - ❤ it very much & 🙏
Cool story back in the day I used to read all the Conan comics
That was great, I have never heard or read conan but always heard good things! Can’t wait to hear more!
Welcome! Glad you're here :)
Watch the movie Conan the Barbarian. You'll love it
CROM!
If you liked this, check out the cybrarian ( he does these exact same stories) he's one of a kind.
Thank you very much here's a sub and like 🎉
Thank you!
Agreed, love this narrator
Another really enjoyable story, great fun.
Look at you with all these nice colorful pictures you have here, great 👍🏾 great 👍🏾 great work, reminds me of a legendary 📖 book you have never heard of called My Book of Bible stories. Chicago Illinois salutes you.
Thank you so much 🙏
Another magnificent tail magnificently read
Thank you!
Awesome story
Excellent work
Thank you! Cheers!
a great story!
Might be Howard's best ending.
That story was amazing!
Excellent read!
Ty so so much 😊❤
Ty, i needed my fix. Not a fan of the other guys voices.
You're most welcome! (we won't tell the other guys 😅)
The cybrarian is awesome 👍🏾😎 ( he does these exact same stories) he is one of a kind, you should definitely check him out if you liked this
Relatively speaking Howard was a kid, an amazingly talented kid. We shall not see his like again.
good
So, is Cimmerian pronounced as Simmerian or Kimmerian?
There is debate, the etymology vs. what people would expect it to be... We've made it somewhat interchangeable throughout our productions.
Conan fans usually pronounce it as simmerian
It is a variant of the Greek word "Kimmeroi".
@@MoivinSulunker So, if you’re speaking Greek you pronounce it with a K, and if you’re speaking English you pronounce it with an S.
@@glenncox9128 Thank you for your kindness.
No. English speakers and speakresses who so have spoken were wrong so to have done. A hundred million wrong votes are just as wrong as 1 wrong vote.
Let me ask, do these stories need to be read in order?
While some fans have attempted to make a chronological order, there's no greater overarching narrative. They're just individual adventures Conan has had in his life, chronicled without regard for when each happened
@@audiobooky Thanx
:)
Do you know of a fantasy about a prince that has magical connections to a white fox?For more context, his father is being coronated at the beginning of the book,one of his siblings was a twin and his older brother has PTSD from a former war.
Is it "The Foxhole Court" by Nora Sakavic, which is part of the "All for the Game" series?
@@audiobooky No I don't think so.
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You mispronounce "Cimmerian"
There is debate about that... I provided a reference in a previous comment backing this version but it may come down to personal preference at this point.
50:43...... Adamantine
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"Conan in the Land of Dixie", would be a more appropriate title for this story. Wow...... couldn't stand to listen to the full story.
Now just imagine if this was every piece of TV and movies?
Now you know what it feels to be the Europeans in the modern age
@@AtlasRathbane4346 let us not forget how Europeans have portrayed nearly every race and ethnicity in media.
Im looking forward to your masterpiece.
Gonad the ball bearing 🎉
😅
Conan the Chimeran 😂
I just wish I could get over the blatant enthno-nationalism and borderline racism in these stories. Without constant mentioning of races and ethnicities, these stories would have been immensely enjoyable.
Sounds like a you problem.
I love reading, and listeng to these. I have a huge collection of old pulp novels...but I do cringe at the borderline racism in these. yes, it reflects feelings on race at the time, and Howard was never overtly racist, but its worth noteing.
Gay
The racism makes it real.
Agreed xD
No it’s not worth noting.
I think this just reflects your own views. You basically search for racism first and foremost.. American probably
Blacks 😂
I still have a few Conan comics and novels left but this story didn’t sound too PC to me in fact it was a bit too derogatory and demeaning and I’ve read a few Conan comics and loved them but this was very unsettling as a black person to listen to which says more about the script artist than it does anything else.
It's important to know that all of our productions stay true to the author's original text; we make no changes or omissions to their writing.
The fiery, Conan stories were written by a powerful, hell raising writer that produced these stories in a brawling, 1920s oil town. They are deliciously Barbaric tales to entertain and ignite the fires in the hearts of true men. No doubt they will, as they always have, distress the delicate sensibilities of "civilized", modern, mama's boys with tepid water rather than hot blood flowing through their milksop's veins.
Boo Hoo Hoo
@@audiobookyThank you
These stories were written almost 100 years ago in Texas
Brown man 😂😂😂 why was Howard so racist?
Howard is way more PC than a lot of people from the 30s. 😂
Racism is natural. In this case it is nothing besides a fictional act of observation. You would have folks to be blind and not to notice nor to observe.
Besides that the word is ambiguous being used for a multiplicity of sundry phenomena.
Why is calling someone brown racist? Get the f#ck over it, it was the 1920s segregation was the law and would not get over turned until the nearly forty years later .
The word "racist" has such vague definition as to mean many things. Is it "to hate irrationally"? Or is it "to observe characteristics"?
Liars and deceivers will shift from one definition to another in order to deceive or make a false impression on you.
@Sylentmana
I dispute the idea that racism is natural. Bigotry is indeed natural,but racism is a rather specific concept. It is to at the very least believe, but otherwise perpetuate the concept of race. It's important to understand that people did not always have our modern understanding of race, and that race is indeed a social construct. Modern science does not support the idea of races. Howard is definitely a racist, but it doesn't really seem to be of the malicious sort, more like Howard is finding inspiration in the eugenic racism of the 30's that was definitely popular to paint a picture of his world. The reality is, everyone in America is racist, because racism is ingrained in our culture. It takes work to deprogram that racism from yourself. @@SkeeterHowitzer