@@jasonsantos3037 I disagree. I think Frazetta was born to draw John Carter of Mars. I think that is his mount everest. I relation Conan more with Barry Windsor Smith or John Buscema. But Frazetta's John carter, is unmatched.
For my sixteenth birthday my mother gave me a copy of "The Fantastic Art of Frank Frazetta". I was blown away. I couldn't believe anything could look so good.
@@BigJohnson-g3j - I think she was quoting Frazetta. Conan has always been described as having shoulder-length straight black hair, bronzed skin, blue eyes, and muscular physique. He was notable for nearly superhuman strength, so Frazetta's illustrations are pretty spot on all things considered
I do love FF. I have the Egyptian Queen tapestry hanging in my dining room. I have most every paperback he did the cover for. That said, Barry Smith's Conan is the best.
BreandanOCiarrai "" Conan has always been described as having shoulder-length straight black hair, bronzed skin, blue eyes, and muscular physique" Sounds identical to Burroughs' description of Tarzan, except Tarzan had grey eyes.
I got a commission painting done by Ken Kelly who was a student of Frazetta and nephew by marriage. Unfortunately Ken passed away right after he finished my painting. Ken's easel and paint brush are going to be put into Frazetta's museum which is awesome. Great video Sarah. I love Frazetta's work as well.
Frazetta’s work with oils was outstanding,matching the great Renaissance painters. Each of his paintings tell a story. Not just some static museum pose. His brush work is undeniably impressive. I have poured over my hard bound collected works of Frazetta and never cease to see something new. But his ability to tell a story through his painting is genius. I think he stands.among the greatest painters of the 20th century and should be included in collegiate art history classes.
My brother Michael was a big Conan fan. He had every single issue of, Savage Sword of Conan. And other Conan comics. He passed away in 1991. He was 21. I miss him dearly.
Sorry for your loss…..I too am a huge Conan fan, I have all the savage swords, Conan the barbarian, Kull, and King Conan comics, seen the movie 92 times and John Buscema and Ernie Chan drew him perfectly in books.
The Frazetta covers were the reason I started reading Robert E. Howard. I have all the original paperbacks with Frank's covers. I have every print he's ever done.
Growing up in the 70's. Frank Frazetta's fantastic art was everywhere. Ultimately, all those awesome paintings compelled me to want to learn more about the Conan character and his adventures.
Me too! I remember seeing the covers when I was a kid in the 70s and 80s. I expected it to be some hard core metal but it turned out to be Southern Rock.
Same here. I still have a copy of that album from back in the day. I'm not a huge fan of Molly Hatchet but that album cover is one of the greatest ever. I pull it out and look at it from time to time.
Frazetta's art is visceral. It speaks to the men and women,but especially the men,who deep down still have that manly quality and sense of adventure so lacking today in todays society. Long live Frazetta art and Conan stories.
Adventure, protectiveness, strength, and stoicism. Always got that impression from the Conan graphic novels, and qualities broadly lacking in men today.
She didn't mention it in this presentation (likely because it's a Conan focused video), but I'm sure I remember hearing back in the 1980s that Sylvester Stallone had purchased the original Frazetta painting called "Swamp Demon". It wouldn't surprise me if he owned more as well. Your use of the word visceral brought that to mind.
Frazetta was a huge influence on me as a sculptor. I worked with Marcus Nispel on a non Conan related project many years and we have been friends ever since. He does indeed admire Frank Frazetta's work tremendously. We've talked about it a number of times. A stunning legacy Mr Frazetta created.
You've probably heard this your whole life, but as an Illustrator of over 25 years, it's impossible not to site Frazetta as a Massive influence/inspiration, especially for those of us who do Sci Fi Fantasy. I'm classically trained and still find his work a never ending inspiration. Thanks for your channel 👍. 🤘😎🖖🇨🇦❤️
As a relatively new American (got my citizenship last year) I rank Frank Frazetta right up there among the best of what America has given us in popular culture (together with Humphrey Bogart and a few others).
As a kid I poured over those Frazetta art books at malls and bookstores every time I was there. I wanted so much to own one and adored his artworks. He is maybe the greatest fantasy illustrator of them all. At least one the greatest.
Frazetta was a true master and genius. His work will live forever. I have loved it since the first time I saw it in the drugstore as a kid on a paperback.
Thank you, Sara, for sharing this iconic piece of Frazetta history. It is almost unheard of for an artist to create an entirely new genre in the art world yet that is exactly what Frank Franzetta accomplished. He bestowed immortality to not only Conan but all the characters he painted into existance and we are all the better for it.
Frank Frazetta taught me how to read. 1968 at the age of 6. I took my grandfather's paperback of Conan the Adventurer because of the cover artwork. I wanted to know the story in regard to the picture. I was tone deaf and dyslexic but I wanted to know the story. By 1969 I had read all of my Grandfather's Conan's books. I still look at the cover art first to decide if I want to read a book. For me, the special thing about all of Mr. Frazetta's artwork to is the fact the entire story can be found in one picture. TV was and still is the great. But, as we all know. A picture really is worth a thousand words.
Without Frazetta's Conan there would be no Buscema's Conan. Congratulations on the privilege of being the heir to the legacy of the great artist who was your grandfather.
My childhood friends and I grew up reading Robert E. Howard's Conan novels, admiring the sheer ferocity of Frazetta's artwork, and depiction of Conan. I thank them and DeCamp for making my childhood a fantastic adventure. Thank you for the video.
Thank you , Sarah, for bringing beautiful world of Frazetta ‘ life , his arts, and Conan, my first Conan novel was in 1970 paperback of Ace cover of Conan standing with nice woman surrounded with skulls, that hook me on , again thank you for bringing on Happy Friday and Howard Day……………….sword and sorcery and heavy metal yeahhh
It was one of those old paperbacks that got me into reading as a young man. Specifically, it was FF's imagery. I've always felt very personally connected with his art. Ive been deeply in love with, and inspired by, his work. My brother took me to the museum in NY for my birthday and it remains one of my fondest memories. I dont actually recall if I finished that book so long ago, but I know I was impressed by Howard's use of language. My adoration of the Conan character came more from the Schwarzenegger film (the 1st one more so but also the second). Yet from all of that it, is the visionary Frazetta which impressed me the most. I never really knew much about him until I saw the Painting with Fire documentary and was so pleased to see the type of man he appeared to be; a very down to earth guy. Thanks @FrazettaGirls for helping to keep his dreams alive, and with his so many of ours.
Frazetta was an artist above them all. When a no one can pick his name out of a picture gallery, you know he is good. He made the world a little happier with his work. I hope they make a Life Bio movie on his rise to the top. He is the Leonardo or Michalangelo of our time, in this old mans opinion. Thanks for keeping is work alive for new and future generations. My Respects, RH DSD
I still have those color volumes of Frazetta's art from the 70's. My Dad got them for me when i was in jr. high. Thank you Dad, and thank you Frank! May you both rest in peace.
My brother and I have been huge conan and frazetta fans for a long time. In the early 2000s we were able to visit the museum in PA. That day your grandfather wasnt there, but I did get to meet your grandmother. I had a wonderful conversation with her that i will never forget. What a lovely woman
I first remember seeing Frazetta's art in tiny thumbnails in Famous Monsters magazine. I was instantly intrigued by these fantastic scenes and the feeling they portrayed, What a great inspiration for artists everywhere,(me included). The Frazetta Conan images are the only ones I've ever known, and I think Robert Howard would surely approve. Thanks for a fun video Sara, sure glad to discover Frazetta Girls!
Excellent job Sarah! I read once that Robert was searching for material when one rainy , dark night, he felt inspired as though under the watch of the very character he was creating that he was imbued with the spirit of Conan.👍💥❤️💯
It’s not only Howard that felt that “presence” as he put it, but also Basil Poledouris, the composer of the Conan soundtrack said in an interview you can find on UA-cam that he was writing for the score one night and at some point he felt a presence pass by the open door at his back. Spooked he checked his wife and daughter who were asleep and saw there was no one in the house. He was sure it was whatever imbues the Conan idea. Years later he asked John Milius if he had anything similar happen during the whole creation of the movie to which a chilled Milius said “oh yes!”. And even Arnold Schwarzenegger has said a few times that it seems to him whenever a discussion on Conan it happening something happens to him to make sure he’s set straight, like for example getting injured on the very first day of filming, on the very first take which was pretty mundane, or the boom during an interview falling nearing hitting him on the head when the topic of Conan was beginning. Now, sure these can all be coincidences but what a hell of a coincidence!
Yes, by Crom's grace!!! Wonderful overview of R.E.H. Conan's story. I was born in 1968, so my formative years were filled with the Frazetta paperback book covers of Conan. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this, Sarah! 🙏
I have every Conan paperback with the Frazetta covers! Ive read them in chronological order twice! Probably my favorite books of all time. I also secretly wanted to be Conan the Barbarian, his strength and sense of honor!
As a child I was amazed by Frazetta, Achilleos and Boris. They painted a world of fantasy (including Conan) that influenced me for life. Thanks for the video.
Great job retelling the history of not only Frank Frazetta, but also Robert E. Howard and the creation of CONAN ! As a fan of all three I've collected the works since the 60's. With the covers of the Warren Publishing magazines, CREEPY, EERIE, and VAMPIRELLA, painted by your Grandfather Frank Frazetta, I've collected the paperbacks, magazines, and posters over the years since. Just yesterday I received my set of Bone China dishes with illustrations from the Lord of the Rings portfolio that was illustrated by Frazetta (which I also own ). The China is beautiful and I'm so happy that your company put these up for sale to collectors ! Keep the legacy going, I appreciate you and your family's efforts !
Thank you so much. There was SO much to go over and I had to keep it under 15 minutes. I could do an hour long video just about REH. He's a fascinating human being. He and Frazetta had a lot in common when it comes to connecting to the spirit world and essentially download what we all needed. Their ambition matched the talent and I feel so fortunate to exist in this time to witness it. I'm so glad you love the china. Frazetta's work has to be on high quality items. We will continue to improve for his fans and him.
@@FrazettaGirls Thanks for taking time to answer my comment ! I'm so impressed with your efforts to continue the Frank Frazetta Legacy ! You are appreciated ! I wish you and all of your family the best !
Frank Frazetta’s visions of Robert Howard’s Conan made the character come alive, they will live as long as fantasy art and heroic tales are loved, and then some! Frank himself was legend, creating amazing innovative concepts, as well as being a fantastic artist!
Wow, what an amazing informative video. So cool to hear about Howard and Frazetta’s struggles, it was very inspiring. Great job, I subscribed. I have read all his short stories and books and have been memorized by Frazetta’s artwork since I first saw it as a kid. 👊
As a young boy, reading the Conan books and looking at Frazetta's vision of Conan, it is hard to describe how wonderful his art made me feel as I read Howard's stories. It was like I was teleported both in mind and soul to that ancient world. The literary art of Howard in combination with Frazetta's visual art is one of those one in a lifetime pairings.
My father has Frazetta's art books and I loved looking at them even as a small child. They have had a large, framed print of The Sea Witch over their bed for as long as I can remember. I still strike the pose every time I walk into their bedroom 😄
Just found your channel and I think this is the perfect video to start with. Glad to see there are more people with taste who like both Conan and Frazetta.
I had all of those Lancer books and recall staring into the covers and imagining what movements happened next or before. I would read the stories to try and catch up to the scene of inspiration. I basically saw Frazzetta's Conan in mind as I read the vivid stories. I love the insight into Frank's relationship with and respect for the great Roy G. Krenkel.
Wow, this was super interesting! Well-spoken by a beautiful lady as well! Love all things by the Master Frazetta, and always enjoy and value his perspectives in art as well as any other subject for that matter. Truly-inspired genius and a truly-rare Renaissance man! His original Lancer covers were the reason I discovered his work along with the great Robert E. Howard, as a twelve-year-old boy. Life changing indeed. Very sad the way Lancer behaved: cheap, shortsighted, and petty. They had a Master-artist available to them and never appreciated what they had.
You just popped up in my feed....watched, liked and subscribed! I grew up with Conan and others in Sweden, back in the 70's! Wish you a most enjoyable weekend!
This video is beyond awesome, and I am pleased to see it's only 2 weeks old when the algorithm condescended to put it in my suggestions. When I was 13 years old I was given the 12 volume paperback set of the Conan saga as arranged by L. Sprague De Camp and Lin Carter in I believe the 1960's or early 1970's, chronologically arranged into "A Probable Outline of Conan's Career" setting the stories in order based on the age that Howard described Conan at in each particular story, and including pastiches in which Carter and De Camp completed partial Conan stories or rewrote Howard stories of different characters into Conan stories. I believe there is at least one story written completely by Carter or De Camp or possibly in collaboration to fill in long gaps in Conan's travels. I grew up reading and re-reading those 12 books over and over and still re-read them at least annually to this day. I also had the joy of the Marvel Comics publications of Conan the Barbarian, The Savage Sword of Conan, and King Conan during the golden era with some amazing artists. Then came the Arnold movies. Conan has been a huge presence of media enjoyment in my life, from books to movies I have loved it all, but when I re-read my Conan novels, it is always the Conan as depicted by Frank Frazetta that I see in my head.
Conan 1982 film was a cult hit due to excellent casting, direction, cinematography & superb soundtrack by Basil Poledouris. Fazetta's cover art for Conan stories were perhaps more interesting than the stories themselves. The 1982 film is a favourite among the few films I enjoy. Thankyou for video upload.
This was a great video , i enjoyed watching very much . The story of Howard is very moving , his Conan and also the Soloman Kane stories are excellent reads .
I found my fathers Conan Magazines when I was a kid and after seeing that amazing art, I was a life long fan. My proudest collecting moment was when I was able to save enough money over a summer to be able to buy a signed numbered print of Golden Girl. It was a beautiful painting like all of his works, I still look for opportunities to add prints to my collection. Thank you for sharing this story .
I'm lucky enough to still have the first 4. Did they ever issue more? I'm sure I got mine around 1983. I've also got a copy of the comic "Conan #1" with art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Not in great condition, but I love BWS's artwork. He's probably best known for the limited series for Marvel called "Weapon X" (Wolverine).
My father and brother and I would all delve into Conan stories and we loved them. We'd sit and talk about the stories, characters and plots. They're both gone now (they both died before their time), so all I have left of them are the memories and the stories. I miss them both, and the conversations I don't have with anyone else.
Thanks a lot, Sara, for your interesting words about your amazing Frazetta's art. I love him his extraordinary pictures. And, I love too, the amazing Howard's literary work, in special Conan the Barbarian.
Frazetta created the visual world for the text. And wow, did he do it right. I don’t think anyone else impacted illustration more than him! I grew up in the 70’s and took his art for granted. That was just what fantasy looked like. Now I look back and see how much he did.
Frazzeta cost me to lose more than half of my comic book collection in the 1980's. I was doing inventory of them in my mom's basement which would flood only when it rained for hours. It was a beautiful sunny saturday. A bookstore called saying "your Frazzeta book came in." I was so excited I left the house with comics on the floor along with about 15 boxes. I got my Frazzeta book but it started to thunder and rain on my way back, but it only lasted 20 minutes. I rushed home only to find my comics floating in 3 feet of water. I had great comics by the way with lots of first appearances. Anyway this didn't stop me loving Frazzeta. Still the greatest.
Great video! Frank Frazetta and Conan go together like chocolate and peanut butter! Quick story. I was 7 years old, alone and in my Grandmother's spooky upstairs. I opened an old book case and there was a copy of Conan the Warrior. I was immediately drawn to the art and to the character. The image was haunting, but made me want to be Conan. This was my first introduction to Conan and to Mr. Frazetta's art. Soon after I became a Conan fan, especially after seeing the film (in 2nd grade) and a fan of Mr. Frazetta's art. I'm now nearly 50 and have been a commercial artist for over 25 years. Funny thing, my Grandmother, or anyone else in the family, had no idea where that copy of Conan the Warrior came from. Thank you for your inspiration Mr. Frazetta!
What an age to find Frazetta and REH's Conan and what a way...MAGIC! I love how the memory is imprinted on you. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being here.
Frazetta's artwork needs to be taught in art schools. his paintings are simply phenomenal. While i was watching this video my mind was like " I have a Frazetta Conan hanging my wall".
I had every copy, and you're right, it was Mr. F's art that introduced me to Howard. I don't know how many moves ago I lost them, but it's a great loss!
Frank's portrait of Count Urlik Skarsol and his polar bear driven Ice Chariot from Michael Moorcock's The Silver Warriors (Phoenix in Obsidian) is my favorite of his Heroic art.
The Lancer books were my introduction to Conan, Howard, Franzetta, and the sword and sorcery genre. I bought my first in 1967. I was 10. Franzetta was an amazing artist. His cover drew me to the book, and the writing set the hook. I have been a fan ever since.
It's funny - I always thought Frank's iconic portrayal of Conan aligned very well with the way that Howard described him. Frank's work also heavily influenced John Buscema's version of the Barbarian - which also became iconic in its own right.
I agree. Not sure where she got that Conan was skinny with shorter hair. Absolutely not how he was described in the novels. Frazetta got it right, black hair, blue eyes, barrel chested, chisel cut, muscles coiling like pythons under his skin, all descriptions Howard used describing a man of usual strength and size. The look of ferocity on Frazetta’s Conan also matches the books. I’m thinking she has not actually read them.
@@BigJohnson-g3j The paintings match the book Conan even better than Arnold Schwarzenegger did, since his hair was light brown and his eyes didn't match.
wow Sarah you are keeping the history and all the details alive so meticulously, very important work, well done I always look forward to your videos, so much new (old?) stuff to learn 🔥
I’ll never forget walking past some of these books in a store when I was 14-15 and being completely gobsmacked by these covers. Stopped me in my tracks.
Wow! Talk about a blast from the past! It was Frank Frazetta art work that got me started in reading when I was a kid. It set me on a life time of reading. I was drawn to the art work and the promise of a swashbuckling adventure it gave. This brings back a lot of fond memories and makes me want to read them all again.
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Frank Fazetta painting of Conan is the most iconic thing he ever did to populize Robert E Howard iconic character.
Agreed!
@@jasonsantos3037 I disagree. I think Frazetta was born to draw John Carter of Mars. I think that is his mount everest.
I relation Conan more with Barry Windsor Smith or John Buscema.
But Frazetta's John carter, is unmatched.
Frazetta's Conan was the first Conan I knew, and is the standard.
Right on down to the distinctive BANG haircut?
Agreed!
@@TheOneSoulMate_ Hated that... but was SO GOOD!
That Conan painting became the standard for Conan's appearance. Chances are Conan probably wouldn't have been what he became without it.
I must agree with you in the idea of judging a book's worth by the cover art. It made me buy Robt Howard books.
For my sixteenth birthday my mother gave me a copy of "The Fantastic Art of Frank Frazetta". I was blown away. I couldn't believe anything could look so good.
I agree with how Frazetta had thought Conan should look like. To me Frazetta’s Conan is the definitive one.
It matches the description Howard laid out numerous times. Idk where she got shorter hair, or skinny, absolute nonsense.
@@BigJohnson-g3j - I think she was quoting Frazetta. Conan has always been described as having shoulder-length straight black hair, bronzed skin, blue eyes, and muscular physique. He was notable for nearly superhuman strength, so Frazetta's illustrations are pretty spot on all things considered
@@BigJohnson-g3jI believe Howard portrays young Conan as a runaway slave and thief with a slender build.
I do love FF. I have the Egyptian Queen tapestry hanging in my dining room. I have most every paperback he did the cover for. That said, Barry Smith's Conan is the best.
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"" Conan has always been described as having shoulder-length straight black hair, bronzed skin, blue eyes, and muscular physique"
Sounds identical to Burroughs' description of Tarzan, except Tarzan had grey eyes.
I got a commission painting done by Ken Kelly who was a student of Frazetta and nephew by marriage. Unfortunately Ken passed away right after he finished my painting. Ken's easel and paint brush are going to be put into Frazetta's museum which is awesome. Great video Sarah. I love Frazetta's work as well.
Frazetta’s work with oils was outstanding,matching the great Renaissance painters. Each of his paintings tell a story. Not just some static museum pose. His brush work is undeniably impressive. I have poured over my hard bound collected works of Frazetta and never cease to see something new. But his ability to tell a story through his painting is genius. I think he stands.among the greatest painters of the 20th century and should be included in collegiate art history classes.
My brother Michael was a big Conan fan. He had every single issue of, Savage Sword of Conan. And other Conan comics. He passed away in 1991. He was 21. I miss him dearly.
So young, so farewell I guess.
I’m sorry for your loss. I had all but 5 issues of Savage Sword of Conan. I understand his passion and the pleasure he derived from them.
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The early issues were inked by Barry Winsor-Smith, then John Buscema and Ernie Chan. 😮😮😮
Great memories for me 😊
Sorry for your loss…..I too am a huge Conan fan, I have all the savage swords, Conan the barbarian, Kull, and King Conan comics, seen the movie 92 times and John Buscema and Ernie Chan drew him perfectly in books.
The Frazetta covers were the reason I started reading Robert E. Howard. I have all the original paperbacks with Frank's covers. I have every print he's ever done.
Growing up in the 70's. Frank Frazetta's fantastic art was everywhere. Ultimately, all those awesome paintings compelled me to want to learn more about the Conan character and his adventures.
As a child, I was awed by my Brother's Molly Hatchett Albums - those covers were definitely iconic.
Me too! I remember seeing the covers when I was a kid in the 70s and 80s. I expected it to be some hard core metal but it turned out to be Southern Rock.
Same here. I still have a copy of that album from back in the day. I'm not a huge fan of Molly Hatchet but that album cover is one of the greatest ever. I pull it out and look at it from time to time.
Frazetta's art is visceral. It speaks to the men and women,but especially the men,who deep down still have that manly quality and sense of adventure so lacking today in todays society.
Long live Frazetta art and Conan stories.
Adventure, protectiveness, strength, and stoicism. Always got that impression from the Conan graphic novels, and qualities broadly lacking in men today.
@@davidsirmons amen
She didn't mention it in this presentation (likely because it's a Conan focused video), but I'm sure I remember hearing back in the 1980s that Sylvester Stallone had purchased the original Frazetta painting called "Swamp Demon". It wouldn't surprise me if he owned more as well.
Your use of the word visceral brought that to mind.
"the men,who deep down still have that manly quality and sense of adventure" have the women that pose for the paintings.
Frazetta was a huge influence on me as a sculptor. I worked with Marcus Nispel on a non Conan related project many years and we have been friends ever since. He does indeed admire Frank Frazetta's work tremendously. We've talked about it a number of times. A stunning legacy Mr Frazetta created.
You've probably heard this your whole life, but as an Illustrator of over 25 years, it's impossible not to site Frazetta as a Massive influence/inspiration, especially for those of us who do Sci Fi Fantasy. I'm classically trained and still find his work a never ending inspiration. Thanks for your channel 👍. 🤘😎🖖🇨🇦❤️
Super presentation Sarah!!! Wow. Great delivery. You’re perfect for the job. Frank and Ellie would be so proud of you. Again well done. 👏 👏 👏
As a relatively new American (got my citizenship last year) I rank Frank Frazetta right up there among the best of what America has given us in popular culture (together with Humphrey Bogart and a few others).
These videos are really great, informative, entertaining and those paintings! Wow! Frazetta, the all time best!
beyond iconic
the fact that the paintings were so good and so undeniable that they defined Conan as much as howard himself is just remarkable
As a kid I poured over those Frazetta art books at malls and bookstores every time I was there. I wanted so much to own one and adored his artworks. He is maybe the greatest fantasy illustrator of them all. At least one the greatest.
If you enjoyed those, you would probably like the covers of the old Karl Edward Wagner Kane novels...
Crom!! It's amazing how quickly Mr. Frazetta could whip out a painting and still draw you into the story being told.
It really is. He was a true master.
Frazetta was a true master and genius. His work will live forever. I have loved it since the first time I saw it in the drugstore as a kid on a paperback.
As a teen I read all 12 of the de Camp Conan books and this was also my introduction into Frazetta.
Thank you, Sara, for sharing this iconic piece of Frazetta history. It is almost unheard of for an artist to create an entirely new genre in the art world yet that is exactly what Frank Franzetta accomplished. He bestowed immortality to not only Conan but all the characters he painted into existance and we are all the better for it.
Amazing piece of history! Thank you :)
Frank Frazetta taught me how to read. 1968 at the age of 6. I took my grandfather's paperback of Conan the Adventurer because of the cover artwork. I wanted to know the story in regard to the picture. I was tone deaf and dyslexic but I wanted to know the story. By 1969 I had read all of my Grandfather's Conan's books. I still look at the cover art first to decide if I want to read a book. For me, the special thing about all of Mr. Frazetta's artwork to is the fact the entire story can be found in one picture. TV was and still is the great. But, as we all know. A picture really is worth a thousand words.
Without Frazetta's Conan there would be no Buscema's Conan. Congratulations on the privilege of being the heir to the legacy of the great artist who was your grandfather.
My childhood friends and I grew up reading Robert E. Howard's Conan novels, admiring the sheer ferocity of Frazetta's artwork, and depiction of Conan. I thank them and DeCamp for making my childhood a fantastic adventure. Thank you for the video.
Thank you , Sarah, for bringing beautiful world of Frazetta ‘ life , his arts, and Conan, my first Conan novel was in 1970 paperback of Ace cover of Conan standing with nice woman surrounded with skulls, that hook me on , again thank you for bringing on Happy Friday and Howard Day……………….sword and sorcery and heavy metal yeahhh
Thank you for watching. It was my pleasure to do this. I loved taking a deep dive into the life of REH and the Conan history.
It was one of those old paperbacks that got me into reading as a young man. Specifically, it was FF's imagery. I've always felt very personally connected with his art. Ive been deeply in love with, and inspired by, his work. My brother took me to the museum in NY for my birthday and it remains one of my fondest memories. I dont actually recall if I finished that book so long ago, but I know I was impressed by Howard's use of language. My adoration of the Conan character came more from the Schwarzenegger film (the 1st one more so but also the second). Yet from all of that it, is the visionary Frazetta which impressed me the most. I never really knew much about him until I saw the Painting with Fire documentary and was so pleased to see the type of man he appeared to be; a very down to earth guy.
Thanks @FrazettaGirls for helping to keep his dreams alive, and with his so many of ours.
Frazetta was an artist above them all. When a no one can pick his name out of a picture gallery, you know he is good. He made the world a little happier with his work. I hope they make a Life Bio movie on his rise to the top. He is the Leonardo or Michalangelo of our time, in this old mans opinion. Thanks for keeping is work alive for new and future generations. My Respects, RH DSD
I still have those color volumes of Frazetta's art from the 70's. My Dad got them for me when i was in jr. high. Thank you Dad, and thank you Frank! May you both rest in peace.
I read all the Conan, Kull, and Solomon Kane Books. Frazetta was one of the best artists ever.
My brother and I have been huge conan and frazetta fans for a long time. In the early 2000s we were able to visit the museum in PA. That day your grandfather wasnt there, but I did get to meet your grandmother. I had a wonderful conversation with her that i will never forget. What a lovely woman
I own all these books and always loved the artwork of Frazetta. Death Dealer is another print I love
Conan the Barbarian is the only soundtrack acceptable for the gym! Love these videos and thanks for keeping his legend and art alive. Viva Frazetta!
I was listening to it the entire time while doing my research for this video. I'll have to play it at the gym because you are absolutely right.
I also use it for a lot of my D&D sessions
@vinniegiovanni Conan the Destroyer is basically a D&D campaign if you look at the adventuring party and their quest 😆
Wheel of Pain is great for that last set: just visualizing the transformation of young Conan into an adult is inspiration!
I love the soundtrack too. I still get chills when I hear the orgy scene.
Awesome job Sara!
I first remember seeing Frazetta's art in tiny thumbnails in Famous Monsters magazine. I was instantly intrigued by these fantastic scenes and the feeling they portrayed, What a great inspiration for artists everywhere,(me included). The Frazetta Conan images are the only ones I've ever known, and I think Robert Howard would surely approve. Thanks for a fun video Sara, sure glad to discover Frazetta Girls!
Excellent job Sarah! I read once that Robert was searching for material when one rainy , dark night, he felt inspired as though under the watch of the very character he was creating that he was imbued with the spirit of Conan.👍💥❤️💯
Wow. REH was definitely tapped into the spiritual realm. It's amazing how much one human can accomplish in so little time.
This appears as a scene in the Howard biopic, The Whole Wide World. Great scene.
It’s not only Howard that felt that “presence” as he put it, but also Basil Poledouris, the composer of the Conan soundtrack said in an interview you can find on UA-cam that he was writing for the score one night and at some point he felt a presence pass by the open door at his back. Spooked he checked his wife and daughter who were asleep and saw there was no one in the house. He was sure it was whatever imbues the Conan idea. Years later he asked John Milius if he had anything similar happen during the whole creation of the movie to which a chilled Milius said “oh yes!”. And even Arnold Schwarzenegger has said a few times that it seems to him whenever a discussion on Conan it happening something happens to him to make sure he’s set straight, like for example getting injured on the very first day of filming, on the very first take which was pretty mundane, or the boom during an interview falling nearing hitting him on the head when the topic of Conan was beginning.
Now, sure these can all be coincidences but what a hell of a coincidence!
Yes, by Crom's grace!!! Wonderful overview of R.E.H. Conan's story. I was born in 1968, so my formative years were filled with the Frazetta paperback book covers of Conan. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this, Sarah! 🙏
An artists vision shaped a legacy!! Great Video, thank you
I have every Conan paperback with the Frazetta covers! Ive read them in chronological order twice! Probably my favorite books of all time. I also secretly wanted to be Conan the Barbarian, his strength and sense of honor!
As a child I was amazed by Frazetta, Achilleos and Boris. They painted a world of fantasy (including Conan) that influenced me for life. Thanks for the video.
Frazetta was my artistic hero growing up. Loved his use of contrast to go along with his subject matter. Hie was the definitive Conan artist
Great job retelling the history of not only Frank Frazetta, but also Robert E. Howard and the creation of CONAN ! As a fan of all three I've collected the works since the 60's. With the covers of the Warren Publishing magazines, CREEPY, EERIE, and VAMPIRELLA, painted by your Grandfather Frank Frazetta, I've collected the paperbacks, magazines, and posters over the years since. Just yesterday I received my set of Bone China dishes with illustrations from the Lord of the Rings portfolio that was illustrated by Frazetta (which I also own ). The China is beautiful and I'm so happy that your company put these up for sale to collectors ! Keep the legacy going, I appreciate you and your family's efforts !
Thank you so much. There was SO much to go over and I had to keep it under 15 minutes. I could do an hour long video just about REH. He's a fascinating human being. He and Frazetta had a lot in common when it comes to connecting to the spirit world and essentially download what we all needed. Their ambition matched the talent and I feel so fortunate to exist in this time to witness it. I'm so glad you love the china. Frazetta's work has to be on high quality items. We will continue to improve for his fans and him.
@@FrazettaGirls Thanks for taking time to answer my comment ! I'm so impressed with your efforts to continue the Frank Frazetta Legacy ! You are appreciated ! I wish you and all of your family the best !
Frank Frazetta’s visions of Robert Howard’s Conan made the character come alive, they will live as long as fantasy art and heroic tales are loved, and then some! Frank himself was legend, creating amazing innovative concepts, as well as being a fantastic artist!
What an outstanding historical overview! Thank you Sara!
Wow, what an amazing informative video. So cool to hear about Howard and Frazetta’s struggles, it was very inspiring. Great job, I subscribed. I have read all his short stories and books and have been memorized by Frazetta’s artwork since I first saw it as a kid. 👊
Yes, Frazetta's artwork gave so much inspiration. I love these insights. Thank you, @Frazetta Girls.
As a young boy, reading the Conan books and looking at Frazetta's vision of Conan, it is hard to describe how wonderful his art made me feel as I read Howard's stories.
It was like I was teleported both in mind and soul to that ancient world. The literary art of Howard in combination with Frazetta's visual art is one of those one in a lifetime pairings.
My father has Frazetta's art books and I loved looking at them even as a small child. They have had a large, framed print of The Sea Witch over their bed for as long as I can remember. I still strike the pose every time I walk into their bedroom 😄
I've got my 3 favorite Frazetta paintings/prints up in my living room, in all their glory on display for all my guests to view!!!
I'm sure your guests are in instant awe when they walk in!
@@FrazettaGirls Absolutely they do!!!
Great video....Thanks for your effort...
Just found your channel and I think this is the perfect video to start with. Glad to see there are more people with taste who like both Conan and Frazetta.
I had all of those Lancer books and recall staring into the covers and imagining what movements happened next or before. I would read the stories to try and catch up to the scene of inspiration. I basically saw Frazzetta's Conan in mind as I read the vivid stories. I love the insight into Frank's relationship with and respect for the great Roy G. Krenkel.
Wow, this was super interesting! Well-spoken by a beautiful lady as well! Love all things by the Master Frazetta, and always enjoy and value his perspectives in art as well as any other subject for that matter. Truly-inspired genius and a truly-rare Renaissance man! His original Lancer covers were the reason I discovered his work along with the great Robert E. Howard, as a twelve-year-old boy. Life changing indeed. Very sad the way Lancer behaved: cheap, shortsighted, and petty. They had a Master-artist available to them and never appreciated what they had.
Adorei o canal. Conhecendo as artes do Frazetta só agora
An entire channel dedicated to Frank Fazetta!?!?!? subbed!!!!!
Thank you!!!
This was an awesome story, thanks Sara
I have no idea why this turned up in my feed, but I'm very happy that it did!
yay!!!
You just popped up in my feed....watched, liked and subscribed!
I grew up with Conan and others in Sweden, back in the 70's!
Wish you a most enjoyable weekend!
Thank you for subscribing! So happy you found us!
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....and so am I! 😁😎
Thank you so much for making this video. Mr. Frazetta has been and always will be my role model for life as a husband, father, and artist.
This video is beyond awesome, and I am pleased to see it's only 2 weeks old when the algorithm condescended to put it in my suggestions. When I was 13 years old I was given the 12 volume paperback set of the Conan saga as arranged by L. Sprague De Camp and Lin Carter in I believe the 1960's or early 1970's, chronologically arranged into "A Probable Outline of Conan's Career" setting the stories in order based on the age that Howard described Conan at in each particular story, and including pastiches in which Carter and De Camp completed partial Conan stories or rewrote Howard stories of different characters into Conan stories. I believe there is at least one story written completely by Carter or De Camp or possibly in collaboration to fill in long gaps in Conan's travels. I grew up reading and re-reading those 12 books over and over and still re-read them at least annually to this day. I also had the joy of the Marvel Comics publications of Conan the Barbarian, The Savage Sword of Conan, and King Conan during the golden era with some amazing artists. Then came the Arnold movies. Conan has been a huge presence of media enjoyment in my life, from books to movies I have loved it all, but when I re-read my Conan novels, it is always the Conan as depicted by Frank Frazetta that I see in my head.
Just discovered this channel. Nice that it was hosted by Dejah Thoris herself!
This brought back a flood of memories. I remember reading all of them, except for ‘The Buccaneer’.
The Buccaneer wasn't as popular which is why he ultimately transformed him into what we now know as "The Destroyer." Personally, I liked both!
Conan 1982 film was a cult hit due to excellent casting, direction, cinematography & superb soundtrack by Basil Poledouris. Fazetta's cover art for Conan stories were perhaps more interesting than the stories themselves. The 1982 film is a favourite among the few films I enjoy. Thankyou for video upload.
I’ve been reading Conan novels since I was a kid. I found some old books in a local bookstore and got back into these amazing stories..
This was a great video , i enjoyed watching very much . The story of Howard is very moving , his Conan and also the Soloman Kane stories are excellent reads .
I found my fathers Conan Magazines when I was a kid and after seeing that amazing art, I was a life long fan. My proudest collecting moment was when I was able to save enough money over a summer to be able to buy a signed numbered print of Golden Girl. It was a beautiful painting like all of his works, I still look for opportunities to add prints to my collection. Thank you for sharing this story .
I still have the first and second "Art of Frank Frazetta" books since the 70's!
I'm lucky enough to still have the first 4. Did they ever issue more? I'm sure I got mine around 1983.
I've also got a copy of the comic "Conan #1" with art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Not in great condition, but I love BWS's artwork. He's probably best known for the limited series for Marvel called "Weapon X" (Wolverine).
Growing up I used to look at his artwork and I couldn't look away. Still luv it today.
My father and brother and I would all delve into Conan stories and we loved them. We'd sit and talk about the stories, characters and plots. They're both gone now (they both died before their time), so all I have left of them are the memories and the stories. I miss them both, and the conversations I don't have with anyone else.
Thanks a lot, Sara, for your interesting words about your amazing Frazetta's art. I love him his extraordinary pictures. And, I love too, the amazing Howard's literary work, in special Conan the Barbarian.
Frazetta created the visual world for the text. And wow, did he do it right. I don’t think anyone else impacted illustration more than him! I grew up in the 70’s and took his art for granted. That was just what fantasy looked like. Now I look back and see how much he did.
Love Frank, Conan, Robert ! and I love you Sara! thank you for this episodes!!!
Frazzeta cost me to lose more than half of my comic book collection in the 1980's. I was doing inventory of them in my mom's basement which would flood only when it rained for hours. It was a beautiful sunny saturday. A bookstore called saying "your Frazzeta book came in." I was so excited I left the house with comics on the floor along with about 15 boxes. I got my Frazzeta book but it started to thunder and rain on my way back, but it only lasted 20 minutes. I rushed home only to find my comics floating in 3 feet of water. I had great comics by the way with lots of first appearances. Anyway this didn't stop me loving Frazzeta. Still the greatest.
I really love these back stories on Frank, keep them coming Sara!
Great video! Frank Frazetta and Conan go together like chocolate and peanut butter! Quick story. I was 7 years old, alone and in my Grandmother's spooky upstairs. I opened an old book case and there was a copy of Conan the Warrior. I was immediately drawn to the art and to the character. The image was haunting, but made me want to be Conan. This was my first introduction to Conan and to Mr. Frazetta's art. Soon after I became a Conan fan, especially after seeing the film (in 2nd grade) and a fan of Mr. Frazetta's art. I'm now nearly 50 and have been a commercial artist for over 25 years. Funny thing, my Grandmother, or anyone else in the family, had no idea where that copy of Conan the Warrior came from. Thank you for your inspiration Mr. Frazetta!
What an age to find Frazetta and REH's Conan and what a way...MAGIC! I love how the memory is imprinted on you. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being here.
I saw many of these covers as a kid growing up. There could not be a better match between Frazetta and Howard.
Howard writings to Frazetta's drawing. Milius directing and Poledouris composing. Excellent entertainment 😊!
Frazetta's artwork needs to be taught in art schools. his paintings are simply phenomenal. While i was watching this video my mind was like " I have a Frazetta Conan hanging my wall".
I had every copy, and you're right, it was Mr. F's art that introduced me to Howard. I don't know how many moves ago I lost them, but it's a great loss!
I'm so sorry. Its always tragic when we misplace our treasures that mean so much to us.
Frank's portrait of Count Urlik Skarsol and his polar bear driven Ice Chariot from Michael Moorcock's The Silver Warriors (Phoenix in Obsidian) is my favorite of his Heroic art.
It's one of his most iconic works for good reason. Death Dealer, Conan The Barbarian, Silver Warrior and Egyptian Queen. The top!
Wow!! I just discovered you and love your take on the artist and author!
The Lancer books were my introduction to Conan, Howard, Franzetta, and the sword and sorcery genre. I bought my first in 1967. I was 10. Franzetta was an amazing artist. His cover drew me to the book, and the writing set the hook. I have been a fan ever since.
Hats off to the Frazetta Girls for carrying the torch of Frank's work!
Subscribing to this channel today. Crom will be pleased lol
Thank you so much!
I came across Howard’s Conan stories in 1966. Frank’s depictions of Conan several years later were absolutely perfect, imo.
Great clip very informative. Well done 👏
Thank you for the fascinating facts behind one of my favorite fictional characters. Well done.
It's funny - I always thought Frank's iconic portrayal of Conan aligned very well with the way that Howard described him. Frank's work also heavily influenced John Buscema's version of the Barbarian - which also became iconic in its own right.
I agree. Not sure where she got that Conan was skinny with shorter hair. Absolutely not how he was described in the novels. Frazetta got it right, black hair, blue eyes, barrel chested, chisel cut, muscles coiling like pythons under his skin, all descriptions Howard used describing a man of usual strength and size. The look of ferocity on Frazetta’s Conan also matches the books. I’m thinking she has not actually read them.
@@BigJohnson-g3j The paintings match the book Conan even better than Arnold Schwarzenegger did, since his hair was light brown and his eyes didn't match.
I would get shipped around alot when i was young . But i had my Conan paper back novels . with them great covers .
For us that loved Howard's Conan, we knew Frazetta's art didn't depict Conan correctly but it was still cool. I loved reading those books.
We must have more of this! Conan foreverrrr
Wow, just discovered this channel. Love to hear such enthusiasm for Conan/Howard and Frazetta! Especially coming from a woman! This is so great.
thank you so much for being here
wow Sarah you are keeping the history and all the details alive so meticulously, very important work, well done I always look forward to your videos, so much new (old?) stuff to learn 🔥
You're a really good speaker/host. I used to love the old Ace Paperbacks, that's amazing hearing the story behind them.
Thank you so much.
"Frank Frazetta is the high priest of Conan"
-John Milius, telling it like it is
Thanks for this video! It's fantastic!
Just came across your channel , and i love it ! I'm a fan of both Franzetta and Conan ! Love your knowledge of both .
I’ll never forget walking past some of these books in a store when I was 14-15 and being completely gobsmacked by these covers. Stopped me in my tracks.
Wow! Talk about a blast from the past! It was Frank Frazetta art work that got me started in reading when I was a kid. It set me on a life time of reading. I was drawn to the art work and the promise of a swashbuckling adventure it gave. This brings back a lot of fond memories and makes me want to read them all again.
I have that t shirt. I have had the distinct pleasure to see the original that his son has. And a lot of his original art.