Download or read book Conan the Barbarian The Official Story of the Film written by John Walsh and published by Titan Books (US, CA). This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Official retrospective hardback book telling the story of the making of Conan The Barbarian, including interviews with cast and crew and featuring behind-the-scenes photography from the shoot. In 1982, Robert E. Howard's iconic literary anti-hero, Conan, slashed his way from page to screen after a perilous decades-long journey. With its potent mix of epic vistas and bloody battles, Conan the Barbarian thrilled moviegoers around the world and launched the career of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Forty years after its release, this cult-classic film is celebrated in Conan the Barbarian – The Official Story of the Film, a lush hardback volume that tells the full story of how the film was made. Brand new interviews with cast and crew, as well behind-the-scenes photography from the set and concept art created for the production, give fascinating insights into the development of one of the best-loved fantasy films of the 1980s.
Download or read book Conan the Barbarian written by L. Sprague De Camp and published by Titan Books (US, CA). This book was released on 2023-08-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two of the most famous contributors to the Conan legend write the official novel of CONAN THE BARBARIAN, the seminal fantasy film by John Milius. The official adaptation of CONAN THE BARBARIAN, the seminal film written by John Milius and Oliver Stone, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Earl Jones. In the novel by L. Sprague de Camp and Lin Carter, the Cimmerian youth Conan witnesses the death of his parents at the hands of Thulsa Doom, a priest of Set. Enslaved, he is trained as a gladiator. Gaining his freedom he allies with Subotai, a Hyrkanian archer, and a skilled swordswoman thief named Valeria. Together they raid the Tower of the Serpent, then Conan breaks away to seek the cult of Doom—and revenge on the sorcerer who leads it.
Download or read book Flash Gordon The Official Story of the Film written by John Walsh and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-11-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official story behind the cult sci-fi hit Flash Gordon. In 1980, the film Flash Gordon was released, becoming an instant cult favourite. One of the most quotable and beloved sci-fi films ever, it is legendary for its unique look, tone and iconic soundtrack. This beautiful, first-of-its-kind coffee table book will delve into the making of the movie and celebrate its legacy. Featuring brand new interviews with cast and creative, including stars Sam Jones and Brian Blessed and director Mike Hodges, this stunning book features never-been-seen-before concept artwork and behind-the-scenes photography that makes it a must-have for any classic sci-fi fan.
Download or read book Escape from New York The Official Story of the Film written by John Walsh and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the thrilling story behind the making of Escape from New York and celebrate its legacy in this visually stunning, exclusive retrospective. Over forty years after the release of the iconic hit, Escape from New York: The Official Story of the Film delves into the archives to showcase the creation of the movie. Directed by John Carpenter and released in 1981, Escape from New York thrilled audiences worldwide with its memorable characters, gritty premise and creative special effects. This must-have book is the ultimate retrospective to the cult-classic movie, illustrating the production process of the science-fiction blockbuster, plus the impact and influence in popular culture, as well as the costuming, special effects, music, posters, and much more. Featuring brand new interviews with cast and crew, plus a foreword written by award-winning filmmaker, Corin Hardy, this extraordinary collection of never-before-seen art will give fans exclusive insight into every aspect of the movie.
Download or read book Dr Who The Daleks The Official Story of the Films written by John Walsh and published by Titan Books (US, CA). This book was released on 2022-12-20 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to the making of the classic 1960s Dr. Who movies, lavishly illustrated and packed with insights into these beloved films. Dr. Who and the Daleks: The Official Story of the Films is the definitive guide to the making of Dr. Who and the Daleks and Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. The first and only big-screen adaptations of the long-running TV series, the films, starring Peter Cushing as the titular time-traveller, are beloved by fans – and the Daleks, in glorious Technicolor, have never looked better. Author and film expert John Walsh has unearthed a treasure trove of archive material, interviews and stunning artwork, and takes us through the whole process of translating the metal monsters from small screen to big. In-depth information on the production, design, casting and special effects is accompanied by full-colour illustrations, including props, posters, and behind-the-scenes photography – making it the perfect gift for fans of the films.
Download or read book Conan The Destroyer written by Robert Jordan and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-08-04 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, comes a tale of the legendary Barbarian in Robert Jordan's Conan the Destroyer In the fabled city of Shadizar, sultry Princess Tamaris hires Conan to recover the magical gem known as the Heart of Ahriman. Accompanied by the beautiful maiden Jehnna, Conan must vanquish scheming, murderous Bombatta, the princess' henchman, and face the sinister Guardians of the Horn, only to confrotnt the foul and ancient, many-fanged demon-god Dagoth. With Jehna's life and Conan's very soul at stake, Conan must truly be Conan the Destroyer. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book Conan and the Gods of the Mountain written by Roland J. Green and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1993-05-15 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fleeing the sorcerous destruction of Xuchotl, Conan and the voluptuous pirate Valeria plunge into danger as spies and assassins pursue them. They land on the shores of the Lake of Death, where Spirit Seekers battle with the God-Men. Even a sword powered by barbarian might is of little use against such beings.
Download or read book Conan the Barbarian 15 written by Jim Zub and published by Titan Comics. This book was released on 2024-09-25 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After trouncing a trio of Aesir warriors set to steal his hard-fought game, Conan of Cimmeria struck a peace with their leader Niord and shared their campfire, where he listened to Aesir tales of battle, the fury of their gods, and of their mortal enemies the Vanir. Upon heeding a desperate horn call, the group found the nearby Aesir village aflame and, knowing the Vanir were to blame, Niord set his warband to hunt, accepting Conan’s offer of help and arming the Cimmerian for battle. Setting out into the norther wastes, the war party was shadowed by an ethereal mysterious woman, who observed the warriors persisting through a blizzard sent by ‘her father.’ When the sudden storm abated, Niord’s war party found themselves facing the Vanir out on the ice, and an orgy of violence followed. During the brutal battle, the woman marveled at the black-haired Cimmerian, whose fire and fury burned so much brighter than the others. There, amidst the cold and carnage, she claimed Conan for herself.
Download or read book Conan the Barbarian 16 written by Jim Zub and published by Titan Comics. This book was released on 2024-10-23 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amidst the bloodstained snow, Conan of Cimmeria slew the last of the Vanir war party. Thinking himself alone, Conan was surprised to see a mysterious woman at the battlefield’s edge, who taunted him with her nudity and mocked his ignorance of the gods. Stoking his desire, the woman led Conan on a merry chase through the deepening snows and into twilight realms not meant for mortal men. There, thunder preceded the arrival of the woman’s Frost-Giant brothers, who attempted to slay the Cimmerian. But Conan was underestimated, succeeding in felling both brothers before chasing the woman to fulfil his raging desires. Capture, the woman beseeched her father, Ymir, who rescued his daughter from her folly and rendered Conan unconscious. When the Cimmerian awoke, he was surrounded by Niord and his Aesirmen who’d followed his spoor through the wastes. Though first disbelieving his tale, all recognized the truth when they beheld the gossamer in the Cimmerian’s hands: Conan had met Atali, the Frost-Giant’s daughter.
Download or read book The Savage Sword of Conan 5 written by Jason Aaron and published by Titan Comics. This book was released on 2024-10-30 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By Crom! Issue 5 of The Savage Sword of Conan is HERE! King Conan: The Ensorcelled Part One The first chilling chapter of a witch hunt gone horribly haywire, from writer Jason Aaron and artist Geof Isherwood. Conan: Damn Thing in the Water A short story of a not-so-simple rest stop, from writer Jim Zub and artist Roberto de la Torre. Conan: Forged A tales of testing one’s metal in the forge fires of youth, from writer Michael Kogge and artist Dan Parsons.
Download or read book The Conan the Barbarian Stories written by Robert E. Howard and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An action-packed collection of Conan the Barbarian’s wild adventures. In this unparalleled collection from a literary mastermind, swordsman Conan the Barbarian faces powerful sorcerers, deadly creatures, and ruthless armies of thieves. With his character Conan the Barbarian, author Robert E. Howard single-handedly invented the genre that came to be known as sword and sorcery. In this volume are eighteen Conan stories, including a classic of dark fantasy, “The Phoenix and the Sword,” and the classic adventure “The Devil in Iron.” These timeless stories feature Conan the raw and dangerous youth, Conan the daring thief, Conan the swashbuckling pirate, and Conan the commander of armies, and bring to mind the pulp tales that dominated the mid-twentieth century. The Conan the Barbarian Stories includes “The Phoenix on the Sword,” “The Scarlet Citadel,” “The Tower of the Elephant,” “Black Colossus,” “The Slithering Shadow,” “The Pool of the Black One,” “Rogues in the House,” “Gods of the North,” “Shadows in the Moonlight,” “Queen of the Black Coast,” “The Devil in Iron,” “The People of the Black Circle,” “A Witch Shall be Born,” “Jewels of Gwahlur,” “Beyond the Black River,” “Shadows in Zamboula,” “Red Nails,” and “The Hyborian Age.” This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Download or read book Conan The Barbarian 4 written by Jim Zub and published by Titan Comics. This book was released on 2023-10-25 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conan and his companion, Brissa, have battled the “TRIBE OF THE LOST” from the Aquilonian wilderness into the borders of Cimmeria. There, they encountered an ominious temple carved of black stone, dedicated to a shadowy force long presumed dead, and a dark power older than time itself. As the warriors combed the structure, they discovered captive allies being offered to the depths, swelling the ranks of an undead battalion intent to usher in a new era of destruction. Now, while Brissa leads the prisoners to freedom, Conan has ventured forth to stop the wholesale human sacrifice, but amid battle, has thrown himself from the black altar into the abyss itself…
Download or read book Conan The Barbarian 3 written by Jim Zub and published by Titan Comics. This book was released on 2023-09-27 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conan of Cimmeria has returned north to find the area under siege from a supernatural threat – known in the surrounding wilderness as the “Tribe of the Lost.” Aided by a battle-ready Pictish scout named Brissa, the two warriors have hacked their way through trails of the undead who seemingly answer to an unseen master. Now, as they reach the end of carnage’s path, Conan and Brissa have encountered a mysterious tower of black stone – the possible source of the horrors that have led them this far. But now a question looms larger than the spire itself… how much further will they need to go?
Download or read book Conan The Barbarian Volume 1 written by Jim Zub and published by Titan Comics. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legendary Conan The Barbarian is back! Heroic Signature and Titan Comics proudly present the epic return of Robert E. Howard’s mercenary warrior! Armed with only his wits and his weapon, Conan set out from his homeland of Cimmeria in search of glory and adventure. Now, years later, a mysterious scout warns him of an imminent threat on the march, once that could destroy Conan’s birthplace and the rest of the world. Will the Cimmerian and his new ally be able to stop this horde of invaders and discover the strange dark power that controls them? The Hyborian Age is unleashed in a brand-new tale of brutal heroic adventure from acclaimed creators Jim Zub (Avengers, Dungeons & Dragons) and Rob de la Torre (Invincible Iron Man, King-Size Conan). Collects Conan The Barbarian #1-4
Download or read book I Am a Barbarian written by Edgar Rice Burroughs and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The decadent era of the Caesers as seen through the eyes of the barbarian slave, Brittanicus.
Download or read book Robert E Howard s Hawks of Outremer written by Robert E. Howard and published by Boom! Studios. This book was released on 2014-10-22 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He is Cormac FitzGeoffrey, and he has no master. As a wandering warrior born and bred on battle, he's a renowned fighter, a ruthless adversary, and a man who is no stranger to the ways of violence and bloodshed. He counts his friends on one hand, so when Cormac learns that his most recent liege has been murdered, nothing will stop his quest for revenge. By oath, a path of vengeance will be marked with the blood of his enemies. Sword-swinging, berserker action in only the way Robert E. Howard could deliver!
Download or read book Conan the Barbarian The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol 6 written by Michael Fleisher and published by Marvel. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an Omnibus extravaganza that covers the entire run of writer Michael Fleisher's two years on CONAN THE BARBARIAN, artist John Buscema turns in page after page of iconic artwork -- often inked by the great Ernie Chan and by Big John himself! Buscema also takes a turn as plotter, helping bring to life a series of exciting stories featuring Conan opposite some of his most mysterious foes and an old friend: The scheming Jergal Zadh, the magic-wielding Alhambra, the conniving Baron Vjerzak and Conan's old comrade Fafnir! Plus: two mighty Annuals -- one pitting Conan against an ancient mystical menace and the other against a god -- and a classic issue of WHAT IF? that asks the question: what if Conan was stranded in the 20th century? COLLECTING: Conan the Barbarian (1970) 150-171, Conan the Barbarian Annual (1973) 8-9, What If? (1977) 43
