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Clint
This is an interesting book that lingered upon my nightstand for three years. It’s that sort of book that need not be read all at once, but could be.

Written by Roy Thomas and lavishly illustrated by too many talented artists to name, the book has a chapter on each widely accepted eras of Conan’s career. The Nemedian Chronicles name some myths as factual, read those stories written by REH, and others as legends.

The legends are the Marvel and Dark Horse comics series along with pastiche from the
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Christopher
Dec 29, 2017 rated it really liked it
Shelves: fiction, art
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. ...more
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Mar 11, 2010 rated it liked it
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Bruce
Aug 05, 2010 rated it liked it
Shelves: fantasy
Robin
Mar 25, 2011 rated it liked it
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David West
Aug 24, 2011 rated it really liked it
Shawn
Jun 03, 2012 marked it as to-read
George
Apr 07, 2015 rated it really liked it
Shelves: conan
Ron Gilmette
Jun 06, 2019 rated it it was amazing
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Mar 13, 2022 marked it as to-read
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Jason Ray Carney
Aug 13, 2024 marked it as to-read
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Sword & Sorcery: "An earthier sort of fantasy"