One hero looms above all others in the world of fantasy. He is Conan, the iron-willed ravager from the North whose daring conquests and extraordinary adventures have captured the imaginations of writers, artists, and fans for over seventy years. And now, for the first time, all of his bloody exploits, strange encounters, fiendish nemeses, and dazzling heroines are gathered together in one lavishly illustrated guide to the life and many near-deaths of Robert E. Howard's most celebrated and enduring creation, Conan the Cimmerian.
From his birth on a blood-soaked battlefield to his brutal usurpation of the throne of the Hyborian Age's most glorious kingdom, Conan's death- and god-defying deeds are legendary, and this fully illustrated guide is a treasure trove of stories and art for fans both new and old. Written by renowned Conan author and scholar Roy Thomas and featuring a foreword by Todd McFarlane, this invaluable tome contains over 300 images from some of the genre's foremost artists, including John Buscema, Frank Frazetta, Gary Gianni, Ken Kelly, Gregory Manchess, Cary Nord, Alex Ross, Mark Schultz, Barry Windsor-Smith, and many more.
For Conan fans, this book is a dream come ture--and a dream seventy years in the making. For those new to the Hyborian Age and to Conan, its greatest champion, this is the ideal introduction to a world of fantastic adventure.
