Frazetta's Conan: The Ultimate Legacy | Sara Frazetta - Conan the Barbarian Podcast #7

[@ElveeKaye]

Frank Frazetta has always been my favorite fantasy artist by a mile! Very few artists can capture the same sort of dark, magical, powerful mood of his artwork. He takes you to another world entirely.

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

I wish Lancer had treated him better; we could have had so many more Frazetta Conan paintings!!!

[@traviswilcox3472]

Frank’s artwork is a feast for the eyes. Sara is pretty nice on the eyes too ;)

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

Which came first... The Frazetta or the Masterpiece? 🤣 Frank & Sara are models!

[@KingCronan]

The Frazetta Legacy is in great hands with Sara 💪

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

Follow her @FrazettaGirls

[@brettbradshaw3297]

All true fans need to make the effort to visit the museum in Florida when it is open. My friend Don and I spent an entire day there with Sara and Holly, surrounded by the Frazetta original paintings. It was one of the highlights of my life. They are both wonderful, generous human beings, and it is an honor to call them friends.

[@2OldGeeksTalking]

It's great how Sarah is keeping her grandfather's legacy alive. Frank would be proud.

[@jerr3d]

Wow! Fantastic interview with Sara Frazetta! Thanks!

[@sesimie]

Frank Frazetta was my gateway to not just Conan Comics, but to shapely women and love of primal themes. The 13 year old me will never forget the first time I saw Art in Comics. Twas a Frazetta! Also MetalillcA is my fav band/performers of all time. For Hammett to own a Frazetta.... I have to smile and nod.

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

We'll have to get Hammett on the show!

[@sesimie]

@@conanthebarbarianofficial I like the way you think!! :D

[@Boesc1]

I think Frank Frazetta was the gateway to primal themes and shapely women for many adolescent boys

[@Dehumanizer3000]

William Stout tried to get Roy to work on the Conan film here is a quote. (this quote also displays Roy's lack of confidence in himself, perhaps with a push Roy would had gone for it, but what we do have of Roy's artwork of Howards stories shows he understood Robert E Howard's works better then anyone at the time. I recommend any Krenkel art book if you can find one and Sowers of the Thunder where he did alot of illustrations for that book, after the Stout quote I'll post Krenkel's qoute about Robert E Howard) Stout: I tried to get Roy hired as a concept artist on the first Conan movie. His ability to visually convey the essence of Robert E. Howard's worlds and to inspire the best Howard work in others (Roy was Frazetta's artistic advisor on Frank's legendary Conan paintings) was (and is) unsurpassed. I pitched Roy's magnificent abilities and was given the go-ahead to test the waters. I phoned Roy to probe his interest. Though flattered, he then proceeded to give me several very good reasons not to hire him. The main one went something like this: "...I suppose you'd want me to produce a fairly regular amount of drawings once I got out there..." ("Out there" meant coming from New York to Hollywood.) My eyebrows began to elevate as I replied in the affirmative. Roy continued: "...Well, this isn't like tap water, you know-I can't just turn it on and off!" Roy verbalized the worst case scenario I had begun to anticipate. "...I just might get out there and not be able to come up with any ideas or drawings for months! I might go just as dry as a bone. You never can tell about these things. Sometimes the muse just isn't there. You just can't count on it." Roy paused. "I guess you'd want these drawings on a regular basis, then," he repeated. "Well, I just don't know. I just don't know." "I let the subject of Roy working on Conan fade at the film office. It was clear to me through Roy's behavior that the project held no interest for him. About two years later my wife and I got together with Roy in New York. We met Roy and Al Williamson at Forbidden Planet. Al had business to attend to so we invited Roy to lunch. One of Roy's first questions was about the Conan project. He was curious to know why we'd never recontacted him about working on the film. He said he'd been geared up and ready to go ever since my phone call!" Roy Krenkel's praise for Howard, can be found as the introduction for the 'Sower of the Thunder', Roy has also talk about Howard and shared drawings in Amra, that would be cool to dig up. "HOWARD WAS a great writer -- it has been said before -- a score of times. It bears repeating. Listen: "When I was a fighting man, the kettle drums they beat; The people scattered gold dust before my horse's feet; Now I am a great king, the people hound my track With poison in my wine-cup and daggers at my back." It's all there -- all the tawdry pomp of public acclaim, the empty prize of kingship, the burden of duty, the subtle treachery -- fear; in little more than a couplet! I have read lengthy novels that told it less well. His words rang like brazen hammers on some anvil of the gods. Dark gods -- and wayward. It is custom for artists who undertake the writing of introductory essays to acknowledge the 'privilege' attendant to illustrating the volume in question. rather, in this case at least, say it was -- a mandate! Some tales demand placement between decent bindings, along with such adornment as skill permits. (If the implications of this seem too sententious for the mid-twentieth century ego, so much the worse for that ego -- but remember, I grew up on TROS OF SAMOTHRACE!) I am not an illustrator in the proper or classic sense of that oft-times ambiguous word, nor never shall be. The attempt here was not so much to 'illustrate' the words of the text (Howard needs no interpreter), but rather to embellish that text -- to space it out as it were -- with a kind of pictorial mood in echo of the copy. One reads Howard distantly, as though through a mist of time -- fleeting glimpses, lightning sharp, are caught of marching men in grim armor, of battlements stormed by savage hordes, of whispered intrigues in tapestried candlelight. As from afar we hear the summons of the oliphant, the ring of steel on steel, the screams of the dying; too vast -- too terrible -- to grasp as reality, and, somehow, the more 'real' for all that! What emerges, sharp and clear, is the mood. Which brings me to an aspect of Howard -- and of his work -- that has, so far as I can recall, been curiously overlooked: his 'feel' for tragedy, and for -- what shall I call it -- evanescence? For my road runs out in thistles and my dreams have turned to dust, And my pinions fade and falter to the raven-wings of rust. He was aware of this quality of 'things passing' -- of time ravelling away -- as was no other figure in the whole field of literature. It colored all his work; his best prose is built around it, his poetry is redolent of it! Futility, and the emptiness of men's dreams, the feeling of things -- of life -- slipping through one's fingers -- unbidden, ineluctable -- and wayward! It has been said of Burroughs, and I doubt it not, that he hated death -- and by implication, loved life. Held up to Howard he was an amateur! Nothing short of Godhood, and dominion over all time, could have quenched Howard's hunger. He knew barbarism is man's natural state, that beauty is a fleeting spark in the night of eternity, that 'even the lovliest sunset fades!' and he hated it! My own thought-patterns run just close enough to understand the point of view: Howard lived with it! On that dark day in 1936 when Howard put a bullet through his brain it was no simplistic, psychiatric 'mother-fixation,' no standard devaluation of ego peculiar to common man, nor even that weariness of mind endemic to those who know the world is mad -- but, rather, that rash, unbridled 'Gaelic Waywardness,' so much a part of his complex person, that worked the dreadful deed! There are 'suicides' and there are 'murderers' -- the former interpret the intolerable as reflections of their own inadequacies, and expiate the fault in self-destruction -- the latter (in identical circumstance) lay blame on the artifice of fate, and strike out against an unfair universe. And, as any good, functioning egoist 'murderer' could tell you, one way to snuff out an unfair cosmos is with a judiciously placed bullet! A little less of 'gut-thinking,' a little more ego, some balance in evaluating the proportion of things, just a bit more of laughter -- and he might be with us still -- but then we might not have had this book... Here in these four tales -- garnered from that great old magazine Oriental Stories -- will be found the very essence of Robert E Howard in his most stark and tragic vein. The protagonists, like figures of fate, move across a world evoked by nightmare. Black and monstrous deeds, shining heroisms, high courage and vile treachery are here -- and golden cities (with nighted dungeons) and laughter, and lovely women, and death, and -- madness! From the first opening lines to the final denouement in some some blood-drenching vengeance these tales move to their inevitable endings with the sureness of Wagnering Libretto. This is no fare for delicate aesthetes, or genteel old ladies -- one emerges from the reading almost as from some real and dreadful event personally encountered. You feel, along with Howard, some portion at least, of that same anguish of loss for kings and kingdoms sold to doom -- for great deeds come to naught, for beauty quenched, and laughter stilled forever. You will not read these for tales -- you will experience them! Read now... and see.... Roy G. Krenkel 1972

[@SG-js2qn]

Always glad to see someone representing their family well. I enjoyed the stories of love and dedication, and I'm glad they're finding success.

[@MourningConstitution]

Thanks!

[@OldGreyGryphon]

An excellent interview, Ms. Frazetta is always worth hearing from! I look forward to what comes next.

[@RicardoRios-fp6gl]

Great and awesome interview,Crom, it’s feel like Frazetta’s spirit watching with to see his granddaughter………..sword and sorcery, heavy metal yeah

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

No doubt!

[@daleanderson1727]

This was genuinely interesting, thank you for making this happen.

[@jasonsantos3037]

Frank Fazetta's one of the master artists of all time did great job with Robert E Howard iconic character. 💪 ⚔️ 💀 🐍 🪓 🔥 🐙 🦖

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

Killer use of emojis!!! 💪 ⚔️ 💀 🐍 🪓 🔥 🐙 🦖

[@joaoelvas8951]

🔥🔥 Another gem for the Conan legacy.

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

🍻 Hell yes!

[@KevinMayle1974]

Great interview!

[@GholaMuadDib]

Awesome interview. Glad she's keeping his legacy going. WOW, never noticed the Conan head in that Bran Mak Morn painting. Great easter egg. ⚔️

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

Same, isn't that wild?!

[@Worldatwarcomics]

Sara is such a great interview!

[@bobnix3240]

Holy hulking barbarians, Batman! I had no idea Frank Frazetta was so good looking! He looks like a model. Kind of reminds me of Clint Eastwood.

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

Seriously! We were robbed of seeing Frazetta's handsome mug on the silver screen!

[@MLN89018]

Roy Krenkel, the only man who can say he beheaded Conan!

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

HA! TRUTH.

[@SG-js2qn]

And he did it with a paintbrush. Take note, John Wick!

[@Megatron4Life23]

I've bought 3 prints from Sara and her online shop... fantastic products, shipping and customer service!!! Support the lineage and buy from Frank's granddaughter.

[@rainsilversplash4376]

Wonderful interview! I was able to look up every piece mentioned, and it added so much to the experience. FWIW, Kid Rock has a Frazetta print in his home.

[@RolandoRatas]

The visceral visions of Conan that Frazetta had that he realized through his paintings was just staggering.

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

Beyond words!

[@phoenixrising8062]

My first introduction to Conan and Frazetta was aged ten when my dad bought a plastic carrier bag with the 12 Lancer Conan books and a load of Edge books (the latter really being for him), from a car boot sale in the UK. He handed me the bag and said sagely 'Read them. They're fantastic!'. The Frazetta art work imbedded in my imagination and psyche what Conan looked like. He did the same thing with The Hobbit and The Lord of Rings at eleven. My most cherished stories. Sara is right about Fire & Ice. My favourite fantasy animation. Had the DVD, upgraded it to the Blu Ray. If there was a 4K HD release and I had the equipment. I'd upgrade it again to that film format!

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

I have a VERY similar story, my dad also passed down those exact books. Also, Fire and Ice is on 4K! - Shawn

[@Worldatwarcomics]

You rock Shawn!

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

YOU rock, Tommy!!!

[@olivercarter2528]

DEATH DEALER is probably his most famous recognizable piece of art.

[@AlphaProto]

This is a lot of excellent insight.

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

Check out @FrazettaGirls for more!!

[@AlphaProto]

@@conanthebarbarianofficial for sure. I got the Teegra action figure in the male today. It's beautiful.

[@axecalibore]

My first exposure to Frank Frazetta was the Ace Tarzan paperbacks, so when I saw him doing the Lancer Conan paperbacks, I was not surprised that they were magnificent.

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

The best!!!

[@crossbronxcollectibles9127]

Great video, id love to a few poster s of some of his paintings

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

www.frazettagirls.com/collections/frank-frazetta-fine-art-prints

[@Bjornscomiccollection]

*Another **_LEGENDARY INTERVIEW!_** Brother!* Are you trying to get a job as the 'new Barbara Walters'?! 😉😉😉 I will admit, I fell in love with Conan before ever seeing a Frazetta cover (with a paperback, that had a forgettable cover, but the words and the barbarian inside changed my life in a way, and made me love reading books.... Even more than comics dare I say)? Of course though, when I did finally see one, I was blown away! I thought to myself; "Now that is the *_Real Conan_* that I mentally pictured in my mind when reading the novels! Not that I didn't love the look of Conan in SSOC; but I also thought that in comics he looked a little _too good looking_ (after all the battles he had been in). Crom bless Frank Frazetta and his family... I hope he knew a portion of how much his legendary masterpieces changed lives and ignited a passion in soooo many people! 🥰 Loved the interview; love the grand daughter's passion and love for your grandpa's legacy! I have bought a fine art print from their store, and I can't wait to receive it in the mail soon! Please keep banging out these great interviews and vid's my friend! *5000 subs here we come!* 😁😁😁😁

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

We did it, 5K subs! As always, thank you for the kind words and support. We always look forward to your comments. Cheers!

[@Bjornscomiccollection]

@@conanthebarbarianofficial I received my shirt in the mail!! I will make sure to have it on when I do my video about my lifetime of love for Conan; and I will make sure I include a link to your on-line store! 😁

[@lefterisevmorfopoulos468]

Great video. I love all these interviews that give so much background information on works of art we love, be it paintings, literature or comics. Well done all of you. Could you possibly do an interview with S. M. Stirling so that he can analyze his take on Conan?

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

An idea for the future!

[@NoWay1969]

The covers sold the books. The same way Jusko's covers sold ERB's Tarzan and Mars books and Boris sold the John Norman Gor novels. You were like, "What is this?" "A guy stabbing a monkey in a cloak?" "Snakes and battle axes?" "No ****in' elfstones or hobbits here."

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

Absolutely!!! Frazetta elevated Conan to new heights, I know that Howard would have loved his work.

[@user-km4mj7nl3n]

Thanks for video. Great post

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

Thank you! It was so fun to talk with Sara!

[@tommydeamon7657]

Thank you ,youre both awsome this has bee a tottaly a privilege an joy wow

[@Mr.Cheese113]

It’s amazing to see someone champion the legacy of their own family rather than sitting back and selling the property out for a quick buck or apologizing for any “implications” by modern standards, for that matter.

[@breadpirateoverhere]

My biggest goal is to one day go to the Frazetta Museum and just spend the day marveling at his works.

[@RobertMcQuillan-my3du]

Still hoping Robert Rod can make Fire and Ice film with the Frazetta family and Bakshi❤

[@phillip_rogersjr]

Frank Frazetta and Earl Norem are my two favorite Conan artists.

[@user-be7tc2bd6e]

I like both of them too. What do you think about all those Filipino artists in the 70s who produced art for so many Conan comics ???

[@atenubi]

Awesome interview.

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

Thank you, Sara is the BEST

[@tommydeamon7657]

Fire and ice rules

[@vadoraid2517]

I’m 44 & just found out about frazttea thru Tegra. & I was into, he man, Conan (Arnold). But fire & ice is on you tube. & free

[@sambeltram8711]

I had all those and more from my father , I was drawing because of FF .

[@willynthepriestess]

Conan legacy, full respect young Sara. Darling, you're gorgeous in the drop dead category and had completely awesome Gpa 😍 This triggered some memories of being on holiday with my Gpa. While the old feller was cruising the second hand book shops for cowboy paperbacks, I was tagging along. At the time, the Frazetta covers had a strange interest for me that I didn't understand. NOW I do!!!!! Stolen Frazetta Conan painting?!? I imagine some Crom's dark humour for the thief 😈 As always many thanks 🍻

[@Apaxuki]

Frazzetta time has come again

[@JackHawkinswrites]

The covers did sell the books, no doubt. I speak from personal experience

[@OrthodoxReview]

So much yes

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

and so little NO. 🍻

[@Fatherofheroesandheroines]

Howard might have written Conan but Frazetta MADE Conan.

[@nathan_the_barbarian7974]

Great interview! When I was younger and getting into lifting weights in the basement I didn’t have bodybuilders or athletes posters hanging up I had Frazetta pictures instead to give me inspiration 💪🏻

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

Sounds like you need a pair of Frazetta gym shorts! www.frazettagirls.com/products/leaping-lizard-mesh-shorts

[@SympNerv]

Barbie the Barbarian...

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

@Mattel are you listening?! Frazetta Barbie collab!!

[@Micanick78]

Sara is so sweet love all the pictures and figures more,more,more, Love your stuff Sara....

[@remdog1138]

Frank only did one cover for Marvel, Epic number 1. Roman soldiers on a peak. Can't remember the title.

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

We'll look into this, wasn't aware.

[@remdog1138]

@@conanthebarbarianofficial After a little looking, the painting was called 'Seven Romans'. Don't know if it was ever reused.

[@jlord9638]

No nothing happened to the audince in 2015 we did not change Hollywood changed. What Heroic Signatures is doing with Conan is a breath of fresh air from all the wokenes in modern entertainment.

[@BenBierman]

Are there any other pretty girls out there who are into Conan the Barbarian? This seems almost like a dream, never in my life did ever think I would hear and see this.

[@Aeternuss]

She is so beautiful. I have a new crush

[@chrsitophercollins1271]

Still waiting for a descent Conan episodic series without IED interference. So far nothing close to the books.

[@chrsitophercollins1271]

Yes I read all 12 of the books as a kid. The 1st two were always my favorite. I think Lin Carter and L Sprague DeCamp did a good job. I really liked the footnotes at the beginning of each story.

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

That's so awesome! We encourage you to go back and read ROBERT E HOWARD's original Conan stories (Del Rey edition). What you read, unfortunately, missing much of its poetic gravitas (heavily edited by Sprague). The Del Rey edition of Conan is a decent collection and features far more accurate and compelling footnotes and essays. 🍻

[@chrsitophercollins1271]

@@conanthebarbarianofficial I have Robert's original stories as well including Kull.

[@chrsitophercollins1271]

3 volumes of short stories.

[@conanthebarbarianofficial]

@@chrsitophercollins1271 Good on you! Cheers, brother!🍻