{"product_id":"fists-of-iron-round-one-9781955446563","title":"Fists of Iron Round One","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore Conan, before Solomon Kane, Robert E. Howard was going toe-to-toe with roughnecks at the local icehouse-trading blows with oilfield bruisers, seasoned pros, and anyone gutsy enough to step in the ring. Around town, folks called him Bob. In the ring, they called him unbeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFists of Iron - Round 1: The Ultimate Edition is the explosive first volume in a four-part series collecting Howard's boxing fiction, poetry, fragments, and articles. These are not just boxing stories-they are tributes to endurance, raw power, and the blood-and-sweat brotherhood of the ring. Written by a man who trained, fought, and knew the pain and glory of every round, these tales are laced with wit, grit, and a deep respect for the fighting spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition includes not only fully restored texts from Howard's original typescripts and carbons-sourced from archives such as the Glenn Lord Collection and the Cross Plains Library-but also rare material such as newspaper articles, unfinished stories, alternate versions, and poetry that captures the atmosphere of smoky gyms and roaring crowds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find pulp classics like \"The Spirit of Tom Molyneaux,\" \"Iron Men,\" and \"The Voice of Doom,\" plus little-seen gems like \"Dula Due to be Champion\" and \"Tunney Can't Win.\" The volume also includes an insightful introduction by Christopher Gruber and a scholarly essay by Patrice Louinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of sports fiction, pulp history, or just damn good storytelling, Fists of Iron - Round 1 delivers one knockout after another. Step into the ring with the master.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Reh Foundation Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781955446563\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 474\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d","brand":"Robert E. Howard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51924791689397,"sku":"9781955446563","price":38.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_e2aecf33-49e4-459b-85ae-b1734ff7e83a.jpg?v=1761660927","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/fists-of-iron-round-one-9781955446563","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}