Doorways in the sand 1976 by roger zelazny from couch. Chicago daily news one of the highest tributes i have ever heard paid to a writer lies in the words of a young lady who said, i knew, halfway through the second paragraph, that i was in good hands. At the time i read it, i recall thinking that it was much different from other books i had read, including other zelazny books. Amber, the one real world, of which all othersincluding our own ea. In high school, roger zelazny was the editor of the school newspaper and joined the creative writing club. It was nonimated for both the hugo and the nebula awards. For those of us who have read and reread the amber stories, lord of light, doorways in the sand, isle of the dead, and roger zelazny s other masterpieces, this light collection of fantasy stories comes as a welcome stopgap. He is best known for his chronicles of amber series. Chronicles of amber series in order roger zelazny fictiondb. I did a double and then a tripletake on that line before it sank in, and then almost burst an artery laughing. He published more than forty novels in his lifetime. Looking for opinions on roger zelaznys book series.
While clearing his name, fred has to deal with alien abduction, telepathic plants, overly patriotic brits. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny librarything. Doorways in the sand by zelazny, roger and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Featuring both detective fiction and comic elements, it was originally published in serial form in the magazine analog science fiction and science fact.
Jul 09, 2015 of all the roger zelazny books ive read, eye of cat is the one that always stays stuck in my head. This was coedited by zelazny s son trent zelazny, included an afterword by his daughter shannon zelazny and a story by his partner and sometime coauthor jane lindskold, and featured a rarely seen story by zelazny himself. This mortal mountain contains zelazny s short works from the late 1960s and early 1970s, zelazny s 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. Having read seven of zelaznys most recent books in one month, richard. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny the tied winning author from the decade before, zelazny is nominated again for this psychedelic scifi inversion of alices adventures in wonderland, which involves yet another holden caulfieldesque character who quips and shirks, and stops just short of calling everybody phonies.
Doing well while doing good, the peddlers apprentice, doorways in the sand final part roger zelazny, joan vinge, vernon vinge, jerry pournelle, heyford peirce. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny fantastic fiction. The guns of avalon is the second book of the chronicles of amber. Re novels, my favorite was this immortal but, of course, the first amber series is near and dear. All dispatched within 1 3 working days from the uk. Roger zelazny has 521 books on goodreads with 1140520 ratings. Explore books by roger zelazny with our selection at. It tells the story of perpetual college student fred cassidy, who has found himself a suspect in the theft of a priceless alien artifact. The complete series list for chronicles of amber roger zelazny. Zelazny s first novel was originally serialized as and call me conrad in 1965 and was later rereleased as this immortal the next year roger preferred the former title. Five roger zelazny books that changed my life by being.
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. And call me conrad, won the hugo award for best novel. Among his more than fifty books, arguably zelazny s most popular literary creations were his extraordinary amber novels. See all books authored by roger zelazny, including the great book of amber, and lord of light, and more on. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Roger zelazny 1937 1995 was a science fiction and fantasy writer whose widelyloved and multiawardwinning including six hugo awards and three nebula awards works include the chronicles of amber series, a night in the lonesome october, creatures of light and darkness, damnation alley, doorways in the sand, lord of light, my name is legion, lord of dreams and this immortal. Doorways in the sand is a science fiction novel by american writer roger zelazny. In high school, he became the editor of the school newspaper and joined the creative writing club. The collected stories of roger zelazny roger zelazny, david g. To ask other readers questions about doorways in the sand, please sign up. While clearing his name, fred has to deal with alien abduction, telepathic plants, overly patriotic. Of more recent stories developing the myth of machine creation, roger zelazny s for a breath i tarry 1966 is without question the most brilliant zelazny s very beautiful story combines the faust legend with the creation myth.
The book varies from clever to absurd, with a somewhat unusual storytelling structure but nothing as weird as colad. Bridge of ashes is a fun book, though not, by roger s standards. Doorways in the sand roger zelazny vintage 1976 hcdj bce wbook club flyer. A little experimental with in world chronology that would work well in a tv. He is the author of the amber series, which has ten books and was continued by john gregory betancourt. He won the nebula award three times and the hugo award six times, including twice for novels. Doorways in the sand is a joy to discover or rediscover and remains a timeless classic example of zelaznys swirling prose. Science fiction has produced many such hands, and i genuinely envy those who encounter roger zelazny. Doorways in the sand was first published in hardback and paperback in 1976, the year i was born after being.
Sep 28, 2017 that rarest of creatures in science fiction, the original character, emerges in roger zelaznys doorways in the sand. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny 1977, paperback. Roger zelazny books biography and list of works author. Roger zelazny project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Of more recent stories developing the myth of machine creation, roger zelazny s for a breath i tarry 1966 is without question the most brilliant zelazny s very beautiful story combines the. This is often something new, but i also like to dip back into old favourites. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Doorways in the sand kindle edition by zelazny, roger. Best roger zelazny novels science fiction and fantasy world. See more ideas about roger zelazny, science fiction books and science fiction. Of all the roger zelazny books ive read, eye of cat is the one that always stays stuck in my head. Doorways in the sand is one of my favorite zelazny novels.
Doorways in the sand book by roger zelazny half price books. Five books about five roger zelazny books that changed my life by being awesome. English fiction science fiction, american extraterrestrial beings extortion college students. Roger zelazny specializes in devilmaycare, chainsmoking, harddrinking, appealing young men and his doorways in the sand features fred cassidy, the eternal undergraduate with a very strong case of acrophiliahe loves to climb things. Roger zelazny 19371995 was an american author of science fiction and fantasy, in both novel and short story format. Buy doorways in the sand by roger zelazny from amazons fiction books store. Doorways in the sand is the most straightforward humorous of zelazny s novels, and sits with this immortal on the scifi side of zelazny s works. Kovacs, ann crimmins, michael whelan, jacket design. Buy doorways in the sand by zelazny, roger from amazons fiction books store. Like so many of zelaznys works, this was a little confusing in parts. Buy a cheap copy of doorways in the sand book by roger zelazny. Roger zelazny was born in euclid, ohio, the only child of polish immigrant joseph frank zelazny and irishamerican josephine flora sweet. May 27, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of roger zelazny books online.
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Zelaznys writing is a fastpaced maelstrom, focused on the plot. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny, paperback barnes. Doorways in the sand is a 1976 novel by roger zelazny. Zelazny is also the author of the changeling saga, which includes two books and was sold as an omnibus called wizard world in 1989. Doorways in the sand 1st edition rent 9780060147891. 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 doorways in the sand excerpt literary lair. Jan 12, 2020 roger zelazny 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. It was always just this little obscurity, and not even all. 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.
It needs a symbiote in order to use its nervous system to collect data. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Discover book depositorys huge selection of roger zelazny books online. Its a great read, with the author of lord of light at his very best.
Roger zelazny, doorways in the sand 1976 reenchantment of. Your order is now being processed and we have sent a confirmation email to you at. He won the nebula award three times out of 14 nominations and the hugo award six times also out of 14. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny on tbcl the book collectors library. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. Roger zelazny books list of books by author roger zelazny. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny 1977, paperback for. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny book 34 editions published. Below is a list of roger zelazny s books in order of when they were originally released. I picked it up because it was used as an example of excellent use of flashbacks and it was.
Doorways in the sand has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about doorways in the sand by roger zelazny. As a public service, i would like to mention those authors, and lead you to the original of which i. Lord of light by roger zelazny the great book of amber by roger zelazny nine princes in amber by roger zelazny a night in the lonesome. Doorways in the sand features what has to be zelazny s most excruciatingly funny image, right on p. I think it tends to be sadly overlooked in the wake of his classic awardwinners and the amber books, and because it. Below is a list of roger zelaznys books in order of when they were originally released. Book one the chronicles of amber 1 back in the late 70s and ive been rereading the series every five or ten years, now. Every now and then i take a break from reading science books and unwind with a spot of fiction. When fred is accused of stealing the cosmic artefact, he is pursued from australia to greenwich village and beyond, by telepathic psychologists, extraterrestrial hoodlums and galactic police in disguise. Zelazny was born in euclid, ohio, the only child of polish immigrant joseph frank zelazny zelazny, polish for iron or castiron adjective 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. Roger zelazny was a science fiction and fantasy writer, a six time hugo award winner, and a three time nebula award winner. Jan 27, 2017 five books about five roger zelazny books that changed my life by being awesome. Doorways in the sand book by roger zelazny 5 available. Limited to 625 copies of which this is one of 200 numbered hardbound copies signed by zelazny. 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. Zelazny was born in euclid, ohio, an only child of josephine sweet and joseph frank zelazny zelazny. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny 1976, hardcover. Roger joseph zelazny may, 1937 june 14, 1995 was a united states writer of fantasy and science fiction short stories and novels. Books by roger zelazny author of nine princes in amber. I first read roger zelazny s nine princes in amber. Return to amber here is the first new adventure in the classic amber series in over five yearsthe first book in a brandnew trilogy from multiawardwinning author roger zelazny. His novels tended to utilize various mythologies anything. The road to amber, the last in the series, covers the final five years of zelazny s career in the early 1990s, when he reached for new ideas and continued familiar themes with stories such as godson and go.
Zelaznys papers can be found at the university of maryland in baltimore county at the albin o. Im not a big expert on this author, but ill agree that lord of light is very good. Roger zelazny has contributed to the third book in the nebula award stories series, published in 1967. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny on tbcl the book collectors library book cover art book cover design book art science fiction books pulp fiction roger zelazny classic sci fi books occult science occult books.
Roger zelazny recommendations i have notice more than one fan of mine i have at least two, counting myself, and my mom lauding elements in my stories which i shamelessly steal from better authors. Zelaznys first novel was originally serialized as and call me conrad in 1965 and was later rereleased as this immortal the next year roger preferred the former title. Roger zelazny books and biography free pdf books from bookyards, one of the worlds first online libraries to offer ebooks to be downloaded for free. Follow him on his adventures as he enters multiple realities, flipping in and out of alien perspectives, through doorways in the sand.
And, you can likely discount the fifth novel because its the most recent one and every authors favorite books always include his most recent one but, from that interview, zelazny s own fourfive favorite novels are this immortal, lord of light, doorways in the sand, eye of cat, and my most recent one, a night in lonesome october. Roger zelazny is the author of doorways in the sand with isbn 9780060147891 and isbn 006014789x. His first novel this immortal, serialized in the magazine of fantasy and science fiction under the title. Doorways in the sand has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun. Click to read more about doorways in the sand by roger zelazny. Hugo nominated science fiction novel, originally published in serial form in analog science fiction. 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.
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