Howard, but it includes all additions made in each generation of Conan authors including Sprague de Camp, Carter, Jordan, Thomas, etc. I found what I was seeking and you might, too, if classic fantasy if your cup of tea. There is a reason why authors such as Michael Chabon and George R. View all 6 comments. Mar 27, John Smith rated it it was amazing. A fairly complete history of Conan up until about Written with authority by one of the greatest Conan writers Roy Thomas Who did as much to popularize him as a character as did his creator Robert E.
The book has great summaries of all the major characters and story arcs from the original short stories and novels of Howard and the later Marvel Comics. All told in a chronological order of Conan's Life. The art in this book is also fantastic with pieces From all the Conan masters.
A f A fairly complete history of Conan up until about A fantastic book for any fan of the barbarian hero. Mar 03, J rated it really liked it. Never been a big Conan fan. I'm more of X-mutant, Inhumans, Avengers, Daredevil guy. Bite size explanations of the various story arcs.
I like the Frank Franetta-ish artwork. I can appreciate that work that was put into this. Not the Arnold Scwarzennegar Conan and that is a relief. Kudos Never been a big Conan fan. Feb 05, Randy Lander rated it really liked it Shelves: swanky-hardcovers. This oversized hardcover tome, with a heft and thickness worthy of the Cimmerian it represents, is a treasure trove for Conan fans old and new.
And on the writing and information side of things, the whole thing is guided by the man who has probably written more Conan than anyone save REH himself, Roy Thomas. The Ultimate Guide draws from many sources in telling the tales of Conan, from the books to the comics adaptations, and in so doing reveals the rich history that the character has had.
Conan is presented, quite credibly, as a legendary figure on the level of Robin Hood or King Arthur. Curiously, the death of Conan is never spelled out, but rather left shrouded in mystery, which I found an interesting twist on legendary figures like these, whose death is usually as epic and important as their life itself.
Robert E. Interior pages from Conan Ultimate GuideAs much as choosing the right writer for the project is key, so too is the proper selection of art, and here again the DK Publishing team proves their worth. The art selection ranges from the black and white work in Savage Sword of Conan to fantasy art by legends like Frank Frazetta to the newest work by Cary Nord and Tim Truman.
It all coexists side by side in perfect layouts, so that the black and white, often fading into sepia background tones, never looks out of place, and the old school Marvel art and flashy new colored Dark Horse art looks just fine side by side. In general, this is a colorful, visual and clearly laid out guidebook. Dec 29, Christopher rated it really liked it Shelves: art , fiction.
A great tribute which came out concurrent with Dark Horse's early phase of comic reboot just over a decade ago. It follows one of the established outlines of Conan's career and also explores the land of Hyborea using art taken from both comic runs as well as paintings from various artists.
Dec 19, Mark Lacy rated it it was ok Shelves: fantasy. A real disappointment. While there was plenty of artwork throughout the book, taken from Frazetta, and the Conan comic books, as well as other sources, it was impossible to follow the text, or the thread of Conan's life. I realize that Howard didn't write all the Conan stories with a clear biography in mind. But in trying to pull everything together that's ever been written about Conan, from Howard's work to the comic books to the other books written, it turned out to be just one big hodge-podge A real disappointment.
But in trying to pull everything together that's ever been written about Conan, from Howard's work to the comic books to the other books written, it turned out to be just one big hodge-podge that was more trouble to read than it was worth. Shelves: fantasy-fiction , terror-tomes , dragons-diction. This is an adventurous and bloody history of fantasy's best bloody bad boy Conan the Barbarian, written by a world famous Conan comic book author.
Like an encyclopedic compendium of Conan and his travels from being a Corsair on the Black Coast to being Conan the King, and all points in between. It contains absolute epic illustrations!!!
I used to buy Conan Saga's back in the nineties; I have always loved that warrior art and aesthetic, and I love this book, too. Jan 15, Timothy Boyd rated it really liked it. If you know nothing of Conan then this is the book for you. Conan Exiles Links. Gamepedia support Report a bad ad Help Wiki Contact us. Explore Wikis Community Central. Register Don't have an account? Barbarian Edition. Edit source History Talk 0. See also: Downloadable Content. This DLC bundle has been discontinued as of March 7, The cut 'M' version made its way to VHS throughout the '80s and '90s.
It is now the current certificate today. In the original first run version there was a scene during the tree crucifixion where a vulture plucked out an eye. It is missing from all other versions. European version features alternate footage and is slightly re-edited. Conan is later seen to lead her by the hand and then carrying her away. The last sentence of Conan's "A King by his own hand" silent text ending "but that is another story" has been changed to read "And this story shall also be told" and includes a voice over by Mako Akiro.
In addition to the original ending, the R1 Special Edition DVD adds an intricate scene of dialogue between Conan and Subotai as they prepare before the battle on the mounds.
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