{"product_id":"the-sowers-of-the-thunder-robert-e-howard-1st-edition","title":"The Sowers of the Thunder, Robert E. Howard — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: West Kingston, Rhode Island, Donald M. Grant, 1973\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo, pp. 285.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Near Fine. The volume remains tightly bound in its original tan cloth, which is bright, clean, and largely free of shelf-wear, retaining the crispness of the black stamped Krenkel illustration on the front board. The spine is uncreased with sharp ends, and the hinges remain perfectly solid. The text block is exceptionally clean, with bright, unmarked pages and only a whisper of age-toning to the top edge. It is housed in a dust jacket that displays striking colour retention to the black and red panels, exhibiting only marginal rubbing to the extremities and slight surface scuffing to the gloss finish, now preserved in an archival protective sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is a true first edition, first printing, one of a limited press run of only 2,509 copies, of the author's acclaimed collection of historical adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe volume is profusely illustrated by Hugo Award-winning artist Roy G. Krenkel, whose sweeping, dynamic line work and dramatic colour frontispiece perfectly capture the brutal essence of the prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eNotably, this collection contains \"The Shadow of the Vulture,\" a story of considerable significance to fantasy enthusiasts as it features the original, historical introduction of the fiery female warrior \"Red Sonya\" of Rogatino, who later inspired the iconic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eT\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eight and clean first printings from this limited run remain highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eSet against the sprawling, blood-soaked backdrop of the Crusades and the expanding empires of the East, these four historical adventure stories showcase Robert E. Howard’s unmatched talent for visceral action and dark tragedy. Delving into a shadow-world of savage hordes, desperate kings, and tapestried intrigue, the tales reflect the brutal realism and atmospheric intensity of Howard at his most sombre. Capturing the author in his darkest mood, the collection also notably features the debut of the legendary Red Sonya, making it a masterful cornerstone of historical pulp fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55386973503827,"sku":"6170","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261012_130223.jpg?v=1792053438","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-sowers-of-the-thunder-robert-e-howard-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}