HOWARD, ROBERT E., 1906 to 1936

Robert E. Howard

American author.

Also wrote as John Taverel, Patrick Ervin, Patrick Howard, Patrick Mac Conaire, Sam Walser, Steve Costigan

Books: 6
Editions tracked: 8
First editions: 6
Nationality: United States

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For collectors

Collect Robert E. Howard

Earliest first editionConan the ConquerorGnome Press, 1950 Most editions trackedConan of Cimmeria2 editions

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Series

Gnome Conan Series

Reading guide

Robert E. Howard books in order

In publication order

In order

First editions, year by year

1950Conan the ConquerorGnome Press
1953The Coming of ConanGnome Press
1969Conan of CimmeriaLancer Books
1977The Hour of the DragonG.P. Putnam's Sons
1978KullBantam Books
1980ConanAce Books

Books and editions

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Conan the Conqueror

Robert E. Howard · first published 1950

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The Coming of Conan

Robert E. Howard · first published 1953

1st Gnome Press1953 Hardback · Gnome Conan Series 4 Not yet valued I own The Coming of Conan, Gnome Press 1953 Log in to want this

Conan of Cimmeria

L. Sprague de Camp, Robert E. Howard · first published 1969

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The Hour of the Dragon

Robert E. Howard · first published 1977

1st G.P. Putnam's Sons1977 Hardback Not yet valued I own The Hour of the Dragon, G.P. Putnam's Sons 1977 Log in to want this

Kull

Robert E. Howard · first published 1978

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Conan

Robert E. Howard · first published 1980

1st Ace Books1980 Paperback Not yet valued I own Conan, Ace Books 1980 Log in to want this

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What order should I read Robert E. Howard's books in?

In publication order they begin with Conan the Conqueror (1950), then The Coming of Conan (1953) and Conan of Cimmeria (1969). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Robert E. Howard's first book?

The earliest book we list is Conan the Conqueror, first published in 1950.

When was Robert E. Howard born?

Robert E. Howard was born in 1906 and died in 1936.

How many Robert E. Howard books does MyVolumes track?

We track 6 books by Robert E. Howard across 8 editions, 6 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Robert E. Howard book is a first edition?

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