First Edition
Illustrated Wraps. Condition: Near Fine. Cover and text illustrations by Jeff Jones. (illustrator). First Printing, May, 1976. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, age-toning is the only flaw to note. Appears unread; no spine crease. This second extensive compilation of short stories, poems, and miscellaneous writings by Howard was curated by Glenn Lord to highlight the breadth of his literary repertoire and diverse interests. It features selections from his historical fiction, detective tales, boxing stories, Westerns, 'spicy adventures,' and humorous anecdotes, as well as elements of horror and sword & sorcery. Lord supplements the collection with insightful notes and commentary. Howard, renowned as the quintessential pulp action writer, possessed a remarkable talent for storytelling. [GR].