Infamous dustjacket error copy of R.E. Howard: The Coming of Conan The Cimmerian

Description: This hardcover book, titled "The Coming of Conan The Cimmerian" by Robert E Howard, is a must-have for fans of fantasy adventure. With its dust jacket and illustrations by Mark Schultz, this book is a true gem for collectors. The error in Howard's name on the dust jacket adds an extra layer of uniqueness to this copy. The book has 463 pages and measures 6 inches in length, 9 inches in height, and 1.5 inches in width. It was published by Ballantine/Del Rey in 2003 and is intended for young adults and adults. This book is not personalized or inscribed and is not ex libris. It weighs 20 oz and is written in English. This is a copy of the 2003 “infamous” Science Fiction Book Club issue of Robert E. Howard’s “The Coming of Conan: The Cimmerian.” The dust jacket attributes the book to Robert Earl Howard. The problem is…..R. E. Howard’s middle name was Ervin. A Random House editor in 2004 called this the “infamous Robert Earl Howard SFBC edition” in which the Science Fiction Book Club “produced cover copy for this edition, and gave REH the wrong middle name.” This was quickly corrected. The editor added that “We have to remember that this edition has been valuable to us in re-establishing Howard’s prominence in the genre. And with the error, these books will be collector’s items, too! Enjoy.” The error only occurs on the front and back flap of he dust jacket. In the book itself, the author is named “Robert E. Howard” in the foreword and introduction, and his middle name is not specified.

Price: 349.99 USD

Location: Cayucos, California

End Time: 2024-11-05T23:28:17.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD