Hannes Bok's paintings, woodcarvings, and illustrations captured the imagination of science fiction readers for 30 years, arguably the peak period of the genre. Bok achieved a luminous, stained-glass quality in his work through the use of an arduous glazing process, reminiscent of the work of his early mentor, Maxfield Parrish. Hannes Bok's fantastic illustrations graced the pages of many major science fiction magazines and books. A Hannes Bok Treasury features 45 full color and 50 distinctive black and white illustrations, including previously unpublished paintings and drawings. Also reproduced here are rare samples of Bok's work in costume design and his elaborate paper mache masks. This unique showcase edition is for every fan of science fiction and fantastic art.

Skull-Face by Robert E. Howard is an astounding and terrifying story of London’s Limehouse quarter and a dire threat against all humanity. Strange was the bondage into which he sold himself, a terror-stricken slave in an abyss of evil. And stranger still was the bargain he made with the Unseen World to escape the shadow of the Thing named . . . Skull-Face. Part 1 1. The Face in the Mist 2. The Hashish Slave 3. The Master Of Doom 4. The Spider and the Fly 5. The Man on the Couch 6. The Dream Girl 7. The Man of the Skull 8. Black Wisdom 9. Kathulos of Egypt 10. The Dark House 11. Four Thirty-four 12. The Stroke of Five Part 2 13. The Blind Beggar Who Rode 14. The Black Empire 15. The Mark of the Tulwar 16. The Mummy Who Laughed 17. The Dead Man from the Sea Part 3 18. The Grip of the Scorpion 19. Dark Fury 20. Ancient Horror 21. The Breaking of the Chain Robert E. Howard (1906-1936) published Skull-Face as a serial novel in Weird Tales. It was published in three parts in the October, November and December, 1929 issues. Skull-Face contains 3 illustrations.

The most massive and comprehensive collection of Hannes Bok's work ever published, with dozens of new paintings never before seen.

The marvels of tomorrows past and tomorrows yet to come abound in this delightful volume. With two dozen imaginative and moving tales, this collection included the work of the finest writers in the field, among them: Poul Anderson, Terry Bisson, Pat Cadigan, Greg Egan, Michael F. Flynn, Joe Haldeman, James Patrick Kelly, John Kessel, Nancy Kress, Ursula K. Le Guin, Ian R. MacLeod, David Marusek, Paul J. McAuley, Maureen F. McHugh, Robert Reed, Mary Rosenblum, Geoff Ryman, William Sanders, Dan Simmons, Brian Stableford, Allen Steele, Michael Swanwick. A helpful list of honorable mentions and Gardner Dozois's insightful summation of the year in science fiction round out the volume, making it indispensable for anyone interested in science fiction today. "Once again, Dozois serves up a pleasurable mix of established luminaries as well as the newer stars of the SF realm...All of the 24 short stories or novellas are rewarding, which is really the most outstanding feature of this collection."--Publishers Weekly