Today is Robert E. Howard's 120th birthday. The original classic Texas Fantasist. I've always liked him and his greatest creation, Conan, as any search of this blog will show. I've always kind of wanted to like him more. I've bought tons of related material; I've also found it fairly easy to part with them. His philosophy is peurile; his personal relationships were pitiable; yet there is a sort of spirit and verve to him and his work that makes the sale. He is the equivalent of a hamburger and fries compared to a quality restaurant meal. And a burger can be delicious and just what you want. So let's raise a glass to poor ol' Two-Gun Bob, gone far too soon.
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