“Bloodstone” by Karl Edward Wagner. Warner Books 90-139 (1975). Cover art by Frank Frazetta.
“Kane Unearths a Dreadful Relic of an Ancient Civilization That Will Give Him Dominion Over the World.”
From the back cover:
“Kane, the Mystic Swordsman, becomes the living link with the awesome power of a vanished superrace. In the dark swamp where toadmen croak and cower, slumbers a secret relic of the days when creatures from the stars ruled the Earth. In the booty captured in a savage raid, Kane discovers a ring, a bloodstone which is key to the power that lies buried, inactive but not dead, within the forest.
“Now Kane, whose bloody sword has slashed and killed for the glory of other rulers, can scheme to rule the Earth – himself!”
Frank Frazetta (1928-2010) was an American artist who specialized in fantasy and science fiction themes. He started his career as a comic book artist, working on titles such as Li'l Abner, Buck Rogers, and Tarzan. He gained fame and recognition for his stunning book covers of Conan the Barbarian, John Carter of Mars, and Vampirella, among others. He also created posters for movies such as What's New Pussycat?, The Gauntlet, and Fire and Ice. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and original illustrators of the 20th century, and his work has inspired generations of artists, filmmakers, and fans. [Source: Wikipedia]
“Bloodstone” by Karl Edward Wagner. Warner Books 90-139 (1975). Cover art by Frank Frazetta.
“Kane Unearths a Dreadful Relic of an Ancient Civilization That Will Give Him Dominion Over the World.”
From the back cover:
“Kane, the Mystic Swordsman, becomes the living link with the awesome power of a vanished superrace. In the dark swamp where toadmen croak and cower, slumbers a secret relic of the days when creatures from the stars ruled the Earth. In the booty captured in a savage raid, Kane discovers a ring, a bloodstone which is key to the power that lies buried, inactive but not dead, within the forest.
“Now Kane, whose bloody sword has slashed and killed for the glory of other rulers, can scheme to rule the Earth – himself!”
Frank Frazetta (1928-2010) was an American artist who specialized in fantasy and science fiction themes. He started his career as a comic book artist, working on titles such as Li'l Abner, Buck Rogers, and Tarzan. He gained fame and recognition for his stunning book covers of Conan the Barbarian, John Carter of Mars, and Vampirella, among others. He also created posters for movies such as What's New Pussycat?, The Gauntlet, and Fire and Ice. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and original illustrators of the 20th century, and his work has inspired generations of artists, filmmakers, and fans. [Source: Wikipedia]