Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny librarything. Roger zelazny was a science fiction and fantasy writer, a sixtime hugo award winner, and a threetime nebula award winner. When i was a teenager, the chronicles of amber were a library book quest to find the whole set, which never quite happened, so it wasnt until later in adult life that i was able to purchase the bumper edition that contained them all.
Roger zelazny was unquestionably one of the finest american science fiction writers of the last half of the 20th century. In high school, he became the editor of the school newspaper and joined the creative writing club. Roger zelazny 19371995 is best known as the author of the critically acclaimed chronicles of amber series, lord of light, and a night in the lonesome october. See more ideas about roger zelazny, science fiction books and science fiction. Pursued by a fiendish enemy or two, or three, or four merle must battle through an. Explore books by roger zelazny with our selection at. Featuring both detective fiction and comic elements, it was originally published in serial form in the magazine analog science fiction and science fact. He is best known for his chronicles of amber series.
Roger joseph zelazny may, 1937 june 14, 1995 was an american poet and writer of fantasy and science fiction short stories and novels, best known for the chronicles of amber. Roger zelazny was born in euclid, ohio, the only child of polish immigrant joseph frank zelazny and irishamerican josephine flora sweet. He has edited several anthologies and is the author of the nonfiction book that focuses on himself, written also with the help of neil randall that was published in 1988. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I first read doorways in the sand when i was thirteen years old. He is probably best known for this epic, tenvolume chronicles of amber fantasy series, which was recently 2017 optioned for television. Jun 26, 2017 shadows and reflections is the roger zelazny tribute anthology youve been waiting for. Forever amber 1991 by uncredited rencontre avec roger zelazny french 1992 by ian murphy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. See all books authored by roger zelazny, including the great book of amber, and lord of light, and more on. This edition is sure to be a treat for the legion of amber fans. Online shopping from a great selection at kindle store store. Dick, roger zelazny 16 editions first published in 1976. Nine princes in amber ebook by roger zelazny rakuten kobo.
One of the most revered names in science fiction and fantasy, the incomparable roger zelazny was honored with numerous p. Doorways in the sand is vintage zelazny, which is to say it is like taking a course in philosophy while crawling about between the gargoyles on the cathedral of life, dodging the slings and deathrays of outrageous villains, some of them bugeyed monsters. I think it tends to be sadly overlooked in the wake of his classic awardwinners and the amber books, and because it had a really poor cover upon its initial release. Science fiction has produced many such hands, and i genuinely envy those who encounter roger zelazny. Most famous for his science fiction series the chronicles of amber, roger zelazny 19371995 was a prolific scifi and fantasy writer. Greetings and welcome to my home for roger zelazny trivia. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Im always interested in knowing how you met roger, whether in person or in print. Aug 27, 2009 roger zelazny was a demented genius who could squeeze words until they sang.
Roger zelaznys 1975 doorways in the sand is not one of zelaznys majorwithacapitalm novels. Like so many of zelazny s works, this was a little confusing in parts. Although widely praised are such such novels as lord of light, many readers felt that his genius shone brightest in short stories, novellas, and novelettes. The most playful and arguably most accessible novel by the master of inventive science fiction. His novels tended to utilize various mythologies anything from greek mythos to navajo and everything inbetween. Here are stories that are not just inspired by roger zelazny, but stories set in universes created by roger zelazny. He published more than forty novels in his lifetime. It is, however, a perfect minor novel, an amusingly cheerful light confection in which the. One of the most revered names in science fiction and fantasy, the. Roger zelazny was a demented genius who could squeeze words until they sang. Roger zelazny has contributed to the third book in the nebula award stories series, published in 1967. When i was a teenager, the chronicles of amber were a library book quest to find the whole set.
Roger zelazny project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Jack the rippers dog snuff narrates a mad game of teams to cause or prevent ar. I picked it up because it was used as an example of excellent use of flashbacks and it was. The most humorous and arguably the finest novel by the ma. This mortal mountain contains zelaznys short works from the late 1960s and early 1970s, zelaznys breadth of interests developed into a variety of styles displayed in such rich stories as this mortal mountain, the steel general, damnation alley, the man who loved the faioli, and the hugo and nebulanominated the engine at heartsprings center. Doorways in the sand kindle edition by zelazny, roger. Roger zelazny is one of the great authors of the golden age of fantasy and scifi. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny, paperback barnes. Im so glad to see zelaznys works finally being comprehensively issued as ebooks. See more ideas about roger zelazny, science fiction books and books. Zelaznys books have won three nebula awards and six hugo awards. Click to read more about doorways in the sand by roger zelazny.
Here is the seventh and newest of roger zelaznys acclaimed amber novels. He won the nebula award three times out of 14 nominations and the hugo award six times also out of 14 nominations, including two hugos for novels. Delete the words science fiction and the statement is still true. Roger zelazny 19371995 was an american author of science fiction and fantasy, in both novel and short story format. Roger zelazny books list of books by author roger zelazny. This edition is sure to be a treat for the legion of. Roger zelazny 19371995 studied elizabethan and jacobean drama at columbia university before bursting on to the science fiction scene while still in his midtwenties. Finding shadows and reflections is like discovering a new zelazny collection full of old friends that you thought youd never see again. It was zelaznys intent to use these short stories to tie up unfinished threads from his amazing chronicles of amber. I think it tends to be sadly overlooked in the wake of his classic awardwinners and the amber books, and because it. From myth to science fiction 1984 by darrell schweitzer. Read nine princes in amber by roger zelazny available from rakuten kobo.
Doorways in the sand was first published in hardback and paperback in 1976, the year i was born after being. Doorways in the sand is one of my favorite zelazny novels. Read a night in the lonesome october by roger zelazny available from rakuten kobo. It tells the story of perpetual college student fred cassidy, who has found himself a suspect in the theft of a priceless alien artifact. Collected here in one binding are seven tales of amber. There were very few of roger zelazny s books that i did not like. The novel doorways in the sand practices a flashback technique in which most chapters open with a scene, typically involving peril, not implied by the end of the. I first read doorways in the sand when i was thirteen years. Doorways in the sand is a 1976 novel by roger zelazny. While clearing his name, fred has to deal with alien.
Amber, the one real world, of which all othersincluding our earthare but shadows. He frequently depicts mythic characters attempting to succeed in the modern world, and his stories often feature absent father figures. Roger zelazny project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. In the fall of 1955, he began attending western reserve university and graduated with a b. Doorways in the sand 1976 by roger zelazny from couch to. Amber is the one true world of which all others are but shadows. The story itself is easy to read and engaging and seems to have a moral at the end, at least for me.
Roger zelazny books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Jack of shadows, lord of light, this immortal, nine princes in amber first book in the first of the two amber pentalogies, creatures of light and darkness. Roger joseph zelazny may, 1937 june 14, 1995 was an american writer of fantasy and science fiction short stories and novels, best known for his the chronicles of amber series. Roger joseph zelazny may, 1937 june 14, 1995 was an american writer of fantasy and science fiction short stories and novels. Zelazny wrote the whole story in one draft, no rewrites and it subsequently became one of his own five personal favorites in all his work. Zelazny broke onto the scene with a flood of shorter fiction, which he would also continue writing for his entire career. He won the nebula award three times out of 14 nominations and the hugo award six times out of 14 nominations, including two hugos for novels. Doorways in the sand is a science fiction novel by american writer roger zelazny. Among his many books are four for tomorrow, the dream master, a rose for ecclesiastes and the many titles in the chronicle of amber. Shadows and reflections is the roger zelazny tribute anthology youve been waiting for. Fred cassidy, thirteen years an undergraduate and an acrophiliac, joins professor paul byler in a search for their laboratory replica of an alien artifact of interest to more than one interstellar com. A night in the lonesome october ebook by roger zelazny. Booktopia bookshop search results for roger zelazny.
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