Robert E Howard

Kyyhkyt helvetistä on valikoima amerikkalaisen Robert E. Howardin kauhunovelleja, joista osa on ilmestynyt aikaisemmin suomeksi 1980- ja 1990-luvuilla ja osa on ennen suomentamattomia. Mukana ovat kaikki Howardin Cthulhu-novellit. Kokoelma novellit liikkuvat eri aikakausissa ja erilaisissa eksoottisissa paikoissa ympäri maailmaa. Howardin laajasta novellituotannosta erityisesti nämä kauhunovellit ovat säilyttäneet lukukelpoisuutensa näihin päiviin asti, ja niitä julkaistaan yhä uudelleen erlaisissa kokoelmissa eri kielillä. Robert E. Howard (1906-1936) kirjoitti lyhyen elämänsä aikana kymmeniä, ellei jopa pari sataa novellia. Ne olivat fantasiaa, kauhua, urheilua, seikkailuja ja Villin lännen tarinoita. Hän kirjoitti yhden romaanin, Lohikäärmeen hetki, josta Jalava julkaisi uusintapainoksen 2023. Se on muinaisen miekkasankarin, Conanin, seikkailuista kertova romaani.

Harmaan jumalan hetki on Robert E. Howardin novelliin pohjautuva, historiallisten tapahtumien ympärille kietoutuva sankarifantasia. Clontarfin kentällä Irlannissa käytiin vuonna 1014 suuri taistelu, jossa ottivat yhteen keltit ja viikingit. Koko päivän kestänyt taistelu tuotti hirviömäisiä tappioita molemmille osapuolille. Mytologiassa yhteenotto on nähty loppuna viikinkien vaikutusvallalle Irlannissa. Harmaan jumalan hetki herättää henkiin kelttien ja viikinkien rikkaan tarumaailman. Tarina on häpeämättömän oopperamainen ja kerronnaltaan lähellä klassisia näytelmiä, mutta toimii myös ajankohtaisena muistutuksena sodan mielettömyydestä. Harmaan jumalan hetki julkaistiin alun perin 1994, ja se on Petri Hiltusen kysytyimpiä teoksia. Tämä juhlajulkaisu sisältää uuden esi- ja jälkipuheen sekä yllättävän laajan bonusosion, josta löytyy kattava valikoima Hiltusen Robert E. Howardiin liittyvää tuotantoa.

Robert E. Howard ("REH") was a passionate poet who embraced the art form throughout his entire life. Though he completed around 300 stories intended for commercial audiences and contributed to 300 more, he authored over 700 poems-almost none of which were aimed at commercial markets. His first published work beyond school was the poem "The Sea," showcased in a local publication. The renowned couplet "All fled, all done..." borrowed from Viola Garvin was allegedly the last phrase he typed. And between these significant moments, poetry surged from him. Howard's poetry offered a candid window into his soul. It reflected his awe, fascination, trepidation, and repulsion without reservation. His focus remained on the genuine expression of his emotions and thoughts, rather than the potential judgment of future readers. This unapologetic honesty is perhaps the hallmark of any true poet-the bravery to articulate one's deepest desires and concerns." The Collected Poetry of Robert E. Howard, Volume 3" is the final installment of an all-encompassing three-volume set featuring all discovered poetry by Howard, complete with earlier drafts where available. This collection stands as the definitive compendium of Robert E. Howard's poetic legacy.

Robert E. Howard ("REH") was a passionate poet who embraced the art form throughout his entire life. Though he completed around 300 stories intended for commercial audiences and contributed to 300 more, he authored over 700 poems-almost none of which were aimed at commercial markets. His first published work beyond school was the poem "The Sea," showcased in a local publication. The renowned couplet "All fled, all done..." borrowed from Viola Garvin was allegedly the last phrase he typed. And between these significant moments, poetry surged from him. Howard's poetry offered a candid window into his soul. It reflected his awe, fascination, trepidation, and repulsion without reservation. His focus remained on the genuine expression of his emotions and thoughts, rather than the potential judgment of future readers. This unapologetic honesty is perhaps the hallmark of any true poet-the bravery to articulate one's deepest desires and concerns." The Collected Poetry of Robert E. Howard, Volume 3" is the final installment of an all-encompassing three-volume set featuring all discovered poetry by Howard, complete with earlier drafts where available. This collection stands as the definitive compendium of Robert E. Howard's poetic legacy.

Robert E. Howard ("REH") was an avid poet, composing verse from the beginning to the end of his life and throughout its entirety. Although he completed approximately 300 stories for commercial consumption and had a hand in 300 more, he penned over 700 poems-virtually none intended for commercial markets. His first published work beyond his school was the poem "The Sea," featured in a local newspaper. Reportedly, the last words he typed were the well-known couplet "All fled, all done..." borrowed from Viola Garvin. In between these milestones, poetry flowed from him effortlessly. In his poetry, Howard revealed his authentic self, unfiltered. His verses captured his amazement, curiosity, fears, and revulsion. He was unconcerned with how future readers might perceive him as a writer. This unbridled honesty is perhaps characteristic of any genuine poet-the courage to express one's innermost thoughts." The Collected Poetry of Robert E. Howard, Volume 2" is part of a comprehensive three-volume set encompassing all known poetry by Howard, including earlier drafts where they exist. This collection truly represents the ultimate anthology of Robert E. Howard's poetic works.

Robert E. Howard ("REH") was an avid poet, composing verse from the beginning to the end of his life and throughout its entirety. Although he completed approximately 300 stories for commercial consumption and had a hand in 300 more, he penned over 700 poems-virtually none intended for commercial markets. His first published work beyond his school was the poem "The Sea," featured in a local newspaper. Reportedly, the last words he typed were the well-known couplet "All fled, all done..." borrowed from Viola Garvin. In between these milestones, poetry flowed from him effortlessly. In his poetry, Howard revealed his authentic self, unfiltered. His verses captured his amazement, curiosity, fears, and revulsion. He was unconcerned with how future readers might perceive him as a writer. This unbridled honesty is perhaps characteristic of any genuine poet-the courage to express one's innermost thoughts." The Collected Poetry of Robert E. Howard, Volume 2" is part of a comprehensive three-volume set encompassing all known poetry by Howard, including earlier drafts where they exist. This collection truly represents the ultimate anthology of Robert E. Howard's poetic works.

Conan the Barbarian (also known as Conan the Cimmerian) is a fictional sword and sorcery hero who originated in pulp magazines and has since been adapted to books, comics, several films (including Conan the Barbarian and Conan the Destroyer), television programs (animated and live-action), video games, role-playing games, and other media. The character was created by the writer Robert E. Howard in 1932 for a series of fantasy stories published in Weird Tales magazine. This book contains the complete Conan stories in the chronological order of their original publication." The Phoenix on the Sword" (novelette; vol. 20, #6, December 1932)"The Scarlet Citadel" (novelette; vol. 21, #1, January 1, 1933)"The Tower of the Elephant" (novelette; vol. 21, #3, March 1933)"Black Colossus" (novelette; vol. 21, #6, June 1933)"The Slithering Shadow" (novelette; vol. 22, #3, September 1933, alternate title "Xuthal of the Dusk")"The Pool of the Black One" (novelette; vol. 22, #4, October 1933)"Rogues in the House" (novelette; vol. 23, #1, January 1934)"Iron Shadows in the Moon" (novelette; vol. 23, #4, April 1934, published as "Shadows in the Moonlight")"Queen of the Black Coast" (novelette; vol. 23, #5, May 1934)"The Devil in Iron" (novelette; vol. 24, #2, August 1934)"The People of the Black Circle" (novella; vol. 24, #3-5, September-November 1934)"A Witch Shall Be Born" (novelette; vol. 24, #6, December 1934)"Jewels of Gwahlur" (novelette; vol. 25, #3, March 1935, author's original title "The Servants of Bit-Yakin")"Beyond the Black River" (novella; vol. 25, #5-6, May-June 1935)"Shadows in Zamboula" (novelette; vol. 26, #5, November 1935, author's original title "The Man-Eaters of Zamboula")"The Hour of the Dragon" (novel; vol. 26, #6 & vol. 27, #1-4, December 1935, January-April 1936)"Red Nails" (novella; vol. 28, #1-3, July, September, October 1936)

The People of the Black Circle, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Räjähtävää ja vauhdikasta toimintaa hyborialaisessa ajassaConan on populaarikulttuurin ikoni ja pohjoinen barbaari, joka on esiintynyt niin elokuvissa, televisiosarjoissa, sarjakuvissa kuin monissa kirjoissakin. Tapahtumat sijoittuvat kuvitteelliseen hyborialaiseen aikaan. Lohikäärmeen hetki -romaanissa ikivanha velho herää henkiin ja kuningas Conan syöstään vallasta. Conan vaeltelee ympäriinsä etsimässä Ahrimanin Sydäntä, timanttia jonka avulla hän pääsisi takaisin valtaan. Robert E. Howardin suuri fantasiaromaani julkaistaan nyt kysyttynä uusintapainoksena. Se on ilmestynyt suomeksi ensimmäisen kerran osana Conan voittaja -teosta (Jalava 1991).

"Thе Pеoplе of thе Black Circlе" is a gripping novеlla writtеn by Robеrt E. Howard, an influеntial figurе in thе rеalm of pulp fiction and thе crеator of thе iconic charactеr Conan thе Barbarian. This talе is a cornеrstonе of thе Conan sеriеs. Sеt in thе fictional world of Hyboria, thе story follows Conan as hе confronts thе nеfarious Black Sееrs of Yimsha. Whеn a sorcеrеss from thе rеmotе country of Vеndhya is markеd for dеath by thеsе mystеrious sorcеrеrs, Conan bеcomеs еmbroilеd in a wеb of intriguе, political machinations, and dark magic. To rеscuе thе sorcеrеss and protеct his own intеrеsts, hе must form unlikеly alliancеs and outwit formidablе foеs, all whilе navigating a trеachеrous landscapе fillеd with dangеr and dеcеit. "Thе Pеoplе of thе Black Circlе" is rеnownеd for its vivid dеscriptions, dynamic charactеrs, and fast-pacеd action. Howard's mastеry of world-building and his ability to blеnd еlеmеnts of fantasy, advеnturе, and thе occult makе this novеlla a classic in thе sword and sorcеry gеnrе. It showcasеs his talеnt for crafting talеs of high advеnturе in a dark and immеrsivе world, making it a must-rеad for fans of hеroic fantasy litеraturе.

"Red Nails" is a classic sword and sorcery novella written via Robert E. Howard, the prolific American writer exceptional recognised for creating the long-lasting character Conan the Barbarian. "Red Nails" is one in all Howard's remaining and most celebrated works in the Conan series. The tale is set in the legendary land of Xuchotl, wherein the ultimate surviving population of warring cities, Xuchotl and Commoria, find themselves dwelling in a single fort called the "Red Nails." Conan, the Cimmerian warrior, encounters Valeria, a fierce pirate, and collectively, they come to be embroiled within the lethal politics and conflicts of this remoted community. Within the partitions of Red Nails, the characters face treacherous sorcery, savage beasts, and the ever-present chance of betrayal as they navigate a society steeped in bloodlust and intrigue. Howard's vivid descriptions and skillful global-building carry this dangerous and darkly atmospheric placing to existence. "Red Nails" is extremely good for its exploration of subject matters which includes barbarism, civilization's decline, and the destructive nature of unrelenting battle. It also showcases Howard's signature writing style, characterized by means of motion-packed sequences, shiny characters, and a penchant for exploring the primal aspects of humanity.