DK Publishing will release three pop culture guides in August and September, featuring iconic characters Conan, James Bond, and the young Clark
Conan: The Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Savage Barbarian, planned for September release, will be a $24.99, 160-page hardcover by long-time Conan writer Roy Thomas. It will include over 350 color and b/w illustrations.
2006 is the 100th anniversary of Conan creator Robert E. Howard's birth, and the flow of licensed products and entertainment continues to increase (see 'Conan: Red Nails Animated Feature').
In August, DK will release Smallville: The Visual Guide, a 96-page, $14.99 trade paperback by Smallville uber-fan Craig Byrne. It will be full-color throughout, and will include many stills and other illos, including a map of the town of
And in September, DK will release a new edition of James Bond: The Secret World of 007. The new edition of the oversize hardback will include more pages, allowing coverage of two films published since the release of the original edition: Die Another Day, and Casino Royale.
