I am grateful to Jerry Tiritilli, Rick Bernal, Scott Gustafson, Geof Darrow, Larry Majewski and Tom Gianni. Their enthusiasm for art and fantasy has always been an inspiration. Also for their suggestions and insights, I’d like to thank the Keegan family, Barry Klugerman, Rick Vitone, Dave Burton, Mark Schultz and Al Wyman. Applause for Barbara and Jack Baum, if not for them, where would we be? Lastly, thanks to Marcelo Anciano. His vision of the Robert E. Howard/Wandering Star library is now considered a benchmark of quality in the publishing of fine books.

Gary Gianni

My thanks to the Wandering Star team for making it happen a second time. Marcelo, Stuart and Rusty: we did it! Thanks to Glenn Lord for his support of this project and his continuous help. These books couldn’t exist without you. Thanks also to Terence McVicker for his generosity and his help with this volume. And very special thanks to Shelly and Valérie for letting the boys out of the chores when superior duty called.

Patrice Louinet

Many thanks to the Wandering Star team, particularly Patrice, Marcelo and Stuart, for yeoman effort into the wee smalls; to Glenn Lord for his years of effort on behalf of REH and for his hard work in assisting this project; and of course to Shelly, with much love – thanks for letting me out of the chores when the deadline looms!

Rusty Burke

I would like to thank Marcelo, Patrice and Rusty for being a pleasure to work with once again and Gary for revitalising my interest in Conan. Thanks also to Mandy and Emma for being patient and understanding, Fishburn Hedges for allowing me to use their design studio after hours and at weekends again (and again) and, finally, to Phil Watson with whom I used to exchange Howard books and Conan comics many, many years ago. Cheers, Phil!

Stuart Williams

When I first started these books I had no idea that I would be creating a library of illustrated books. I would like to thank all who have been involved in its conception and to the many artists who have been incredibly supportive of my endeavour: Al Williamson, Mike Mignola, Mark Schultz, Geof Darrow, Neil Gaiman, Bruce Timm, Frank Cho, Justin Sweet, Frank Frazetta, Jeff Jones and, of course, Gary Gianni. Very special thanks also to Jim Keegan, Stuart, Rusty and Patrice, my keystones, and not forgetting Ed Waterman, web designer supreme.

Marcelo Anciano