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Roger Zelazny

    13 de mayo de 1937 – 14 de junio de 1995

    Roger Zelazny se hizo famoso con sus novelas cortas, que demostraron la intensidad emocional que podía generar la imaginería de la ciencia ficción. Sus novelas a menudo abordan personajes pícaros y mitología, donde figuras ambiguas se transforman en dioses, utilizando mitos conocidos como vehículo para la subversión. A través de mundos intrincados y ricos en mitología, Zelazny exploró temas como la fe, la identidad y la condición humana. Su estilo imaginativo y voz única dejaron una marca significativa en la fantasía y ciencia ficción contemporáneas.

    Roger Zelazny
    Kalifriki
    Chronicles of Amber
    The Guns of Avalon
    The Magic
    El Signo del unicornio
    La Mano de Oberon
    • La Mano de Oberon

      Serie Ambar IV

      • 173 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      Corwin, one of the princes of the mystical kingdom of Amber, discovers a flaw in the Pattern which gives Amber its substance and sets out to learn who among his rival siblings is trying to destroy the Pattern and Amber along with it.

      La Mano de Oberon
      4,4
    • El Signo del unicornio

      • 173 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      De regreso al reino de Amber tras haber vencido al príncipe Eric, Corwin descubre a su hermano Caine asesinado por misteriosas criaturas de Sombra, aparentemente bajo las órdenes de un oscuro y vengativo mandante. La búsqueda del verdadero asesino entre los innumerables reflejos de Amber llevará a Corwin, enfrentado a numerosos peligros e intrigas, al umbral de una revelación infinitamente más importante: la verdadera naturaleza del extraño reino de Amber, sus misterios y sus contradicciones. Este tercer volumen de la serie de los Príncipes de Amber vuelve a expandir las fronteras del monumental y prodigioso universo imaginado por Roger Zelazny.

      El Signo del unicornio
      4,1
    • The Magic

      • 620 páginas
      • 22 horas de lectura
      The Magic
      4,8
    • Across the worlds of Shadow, Corwin, prince of blood royal, heir to the throne of Amber, gathers his forces for an assault that will yield up to him the crown that is rightfully his. But, a growing darkness of his own doing threatens his plans, an evil that stretches to the heart of the perfect kingdom itself where the demonic forces of Chaos mass to annihilate Amber and all who would rule there. One of the most revered names in sf and fantasy, the incomparable Roger Zelazny was honored with numerous prizes—including six Hugo and three Nebula Awards—over the course of his legendary career. Among his more than fifty books, arguably Zelazny’s most popular literary creations were his extraordinary Amber novels. The Guns of Avalon is the second book of The Chronicles of Amber.

      The Guns of Avalon
      4,3
    • Chronicles of Amber

      • 800 páginas
      • 28 horas de lectura

      Amber is the one real world, casting infinite reflections of itself, Shadow worlds, that can be manipulated by those of royal Amberite blood. But the royal family is torn apart by jealousies and suspicion, with the throne up for grabs.

      Chronicles of Amber
      4,3
    • Kalifriki

      • 82 páginas
      • 3 horas de lectura

      The story revolves around a character who wields an extraordinary weapon that surpasses even the destructive force of a black hole. This unique power sets the stage for intense conflict and exploration of themes such as control, responsibility, and the consequences of wielding immense power. As the narrative unfolds, readers will be drawn into a gripping tale of adventure, intrigue, and the moral dilemmas faced by the protagonist.

      Kalifriki
      4,0
    • Shadows & Reflections

      A Roger Zelazny Tribute Anthology

      • 242 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      Exploring beloved universes created by Roger Zelazny, this anthology offers a collection of stories that evoke nostalgia and familiarity. Readers will encounter narratives set in iconic realms such as Lord of Light and Jack of Shadows, featuring characters and themes that resonate with Zelazny's unique style. This tribute not only celebrates his legacy but also invites fans to reconnect with cherished worlds and figures, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of his work.

      Shadows & Reflections
      4,0
    • The latest in the series of Amber novels, in which Merlin, the son of Prince Corwin, continues to claim his birthright, despite the various people who wish to kill him.

      Knight of Shadows
      4,2
    • Beyond Lies the Wub

      • 397 páginas
      • 14 horas de lectura

      A matchless display of Philip K. Dick's quirky, humorous, idiosyncratically philosophical world view. With one exception, all the stories of this volume were written over a nine-month period between 1951 and 1952, when Dick was making his first impact as a writer.

      Beyond Lies the Wub
      4,2
    • From the far reaches of space to the hidden corners of Earth, from aliens to wizards and everything in between . . .One of the most influential SFF writers of modern times, Roger Zelazny wrote across a wide range of subgenres and themes, experimenting with form and story with mastery. He won many awards throughout his lifetime, including six Hugo awards, three Nebula awards and two Locus awards. He has inspired many of today's great SFF authors. This new collection contains a selection of his short stories and novellas which span the depth and breadth of the human imagination.'Zelazny has always had one of the most inventive imaginations in the genre' Kirkus Reviews'Paragon of the storytelling art' Robert Silverberg'Zelazny's authority never falters, and nor does the charisma of his voice' Locus

      The Best of Roger Zelazny
      4,1
    • In the murky London gloom, a knife-wielding gentleman named Jack prowls the midnight streets with his faithful watchdog Snuff. Soon after the death of the moon, black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into the world. Some have come to open the gates, some to slam them shut. And now the dread night approaches - so let the Game begin.

      Night in the Lonesome October
      4,1
    • Imagine a distant world where gods walk as men, but wield vast and hidden powers. Here they have made the stage on which they build a subtle pattern of alliance, love, and deadly enmity. Are they truly immortal? Who are these gods who rule the destiny of a teeming world? Their names include Brahma, Kali, Krishna and also he who was called Buddha, the Lord of Light, but who now prefers to be known simply as Sam. The gradual unfolding of the story - how the colonization of another planet became a re-enactment of Eastern mythology - is one of the great imaginative feats of modern science fiction.

      Lord of Light
      4,1
    • Bring me the head of Prince Charming

      • 310 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      Azzy Elbub, demon, has his sights set on the Millenial Evil Deeds Award, given to the being whose acts do the most toward reshaping the world. But his evil plans go far astray. ...

      Bring me the head of Prince Charming
      4,1
    • The Thread That Binds the Bones

      • 311 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      Tom Renfield, janitor-cum-taxi driver, has always had some weird abilities - seeing ghosts, perceiving other 'currents' of energy... but he's always tried to ignore them. Running from himself seems to be a large part of how he ended up in the tiny town of Arcadia. However, when he picks up a beautiful model from the big city in his taxi and sets off to take her to her brother's wedding at an obscure house in the woods, little does he know what he's in for. Laura's extended family are an ancient clan of witches(?) who make a habit of terrorizing and enslaving the townspeople. However, that doesn't stop Tom from instantly falling in love with her. With the help of a ghost, things are about to get shaken up in the town of Arcadia...

      The Thread That Binds the Bones
      4,0
    • “Vivid and elliptical... If you've ever asked yourself what would have happened if Philip Marlowe had been Odysseus... here is a clue to the answer.” —NEW WORLDS THE HUGO AWARD-WINNING FIRST NOVEL EVER WRITTEN BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CHRONICLES OF AMBER! Conrad Nomikos has a long, rich personal history that he'd rather not talk about. And, as Arts Commissioner, he's been given a job he'd rather not do. Escorting an alien grandee on a guided tour of the shattered remains of Earth is not something he relishes-especially when it is apparent that this places him at the center of high-level intrigue that has some bearing on the future of Earth itself! "Roger Zelazny [was] the compleat New Wave author, so daring he could pen nothing without perturbing some creaky icon... so strong a writer, so moving in the sweep of his plots and imagery."—David Brin

      This Immortal
      4,0
    • Virtual Unrealities

      The Short Fiction of Alfred Bester

      • 384 páginas
      • 14 horas de lectura

      Bester employs dazzling and enchanting storytelling techniques that keep readers engaged and on their toes. His narratives are dynamic and constantly evolving, ensuring a captivating reading experience filled with unexpected twists and turns.

      Virtual Unrealities
      4,0
    • Doorways in the Sand

      • 189 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      The most humorous – and arguably the finest – novel by the master of inventive science fiction. Humanity is not alone in the cosmos. The aliens have given a precious relic to the people of Earth: star-stone. But the harmony of the galaxy is endangered when they discover that the star-stone has disappeared. Likeable Fred Cassidy is an eternal undergraduate. All he thinks he knows about the star-stone is that it came to Earth in an interplanetary trade for the Mona Lisa and the British Crown jewels. When Fred is accused of stealing the cosmic artefact, he is pursued from Australia to Greenwich Village and beyond, by telepathic psychologists, extra-terrestrial hoodlums and galactic police in disguise. Follow him on his adventures as he enters multiple realities, flipping in and out of alien perspectives, through doorways in the sand.

      Doorways in the Sand
      3,9
    • To Reign in Hell

      • 269 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      Vintage paperback

      To Reign in Hell
      3,8
    • My Name is Legion

      • 213 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      A detective for a vast interworld agency accepts three extremely difficult and deadly assignments

      My Name is Legion
      3,9
    • Isle of the Dead

      • 192 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      Sandow: planet owner, planet maker; a man of immense wealth and power in human terms. To the alien Pei'ans he was more- a God, his personality merged with the ancient consciousness of Shimbo, Thunderbringer. And the Pei'ans were the oldest and wisest race of the universe. Sandow might be sceptical of his Godly powers but he could not deny the evidence of their existence. Then the new tri-dee picture of Kathy arrived. Kathy who had died long ago. Six times this had happened. Tri-dees of of six people, all dead, all people who had meant much to Sandow. Soon he discovered that their Recall Tapes had been stolen from Earth. Somewhere he had an enemy who was recreating the people of his past. An artificial rebirth into a contrived suffering so hat Sandow in turn would suffer. Now he would have to fight as a God; use the powers that rationality rejected, for his enemy was also a God.

      Isle of the Dead
      3,8
    • The play's the thing in this comic fantasy from the authors of Bring Me the Head of Prince Charming and If at Faust You Don't Succeed It's that quiet time between Millennia, and the demon Azzie is becoming bored and restless. Then inspiration hits. On a devilish sabbatical in Europe, Azzie discovers that morality plays are all the rage. He decides to strike back by producing an "immorality play," in which seven nondescript human pilgrims will be allowed by magic to attain their hearts' desires. But the forces of Good are determined to close the play before it opens. New characters suddenly start romancing the stage, such as a Grateful Dead-listening Cyclops, and Azzie's own protagonists begin changing their hearts' desires on the slightest whim. This is one theatrical production that could do without an angel--and there's even worse news waiting in the wings. . . . "Zelazny and Sheckley make for a synergy that's just about unequaled in . . . fantasy humor."--Minneapolis Star Tribune

      A Farce to Be Reckoned With
      3,8
    • To Die in Italbar

      • 316 páginas
      • 12 horas de lectura

      In a galaxy plagued by a mysterious and deadly disease, a unique individual known as "Mr. H" possesses the power to heal or kill with a mere touch. As various factions pursue him for their own motives, the quest to find Mr. H intensifies. Francis Sandow emerges as a key figure, potentially holding the secret to H's true identity. The story unfolds against a backdrop of chaos, exploring themes of power, identity, and the desperate search for salvation.

      To Die in Italbar
      3,7
    • The Williamson Effect

      Original Stories in Tribute to Grand Master Jack Williamson

      • 349 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      Acclaimed science fiction and fantasy writer Roger Zelazny has brings together some of today's greatest sci-fi writers to honor Jack Williamson, author of such classic and groundbreaking works as "The Legions of Space" and "The Humanoids", with terrific original stories either about Williamson or inspired by his works.CONTENTSA world in love with change - David BrinThe Mayor of Mare Tranq - Frederik PohlBefore the legion - Paul DellingerInside passage - Poul AndersonRisk assessment - Ben BovaWilliamson's World (poem) - Scott E. GreenEmancipation - Pati NagleThinkertoy - John BrunnerThe bad machines - Fred SaberhagenThe human ingredient - Jeff BredenbergChild of the night - Jane LindskoldA certain talent - David WeberNonstop to Portales - Connie WillisNo folded hands - Andre NortonDarker than you wrote - Mike ResnickNear Portales ... Freedom Shouts (poem) - Scott E. GreenWorlds that never were: The last adventure of the Legion of Time - John J. Miller

      The Williamson Effect
      3,6
    • Madwand

      • 288 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      Pol Detson, a gifted sorcerer and heir to Lord Det of Rondoval, returns home to master his formidable but unrefined magical abilities. To claim his rightful place, he must endure rigorous training and a challenging initiation into the world of sorcery. With a dragon and a thief as allies, he faces formidable foes, including powerful wizards determined to eliminate him. The narrative explores themes of power, friendship, and the struggle for mastery in a world where magic reigns supreme.

      Madwand
      3,8
    • The Last Defender of Camelot

      • 256 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      This paperback original is a new collection of short stories by Roger Zelazny (1937-1995), a science fiction writer every young reader should know. Even old fans will find surprises in this collection. For instance, how many devotees have read Passion Play, Zelazny s first published work, and how many are familiar with He Who Shapes, the foundation of his classic novel The Dream Master?

      The Last Defender of Camelot
      3,5
    • Today We Choose Faces 'Pull pin seven and loose the demon within.' Why did the voice keep jabbering inside his head? Lange, the current "nexus" of the Family, the telepathic keeper of the House, the mind which controlled the destiny of mankind, was not about to pull the pin to find out. And yet the voice haunted him. 'You don't know how to deal with our attacker and I do. Lange, you must pull pin seven!' But still Lange would not listen. He knew he could defeat the mysterious enemy who sought to kill off the Family and wreck the House. Or so he thought until - Nexus! - he woke with the death explosion still in his mind... Bridge of Ashes He was the greatest telepath the world had ever known. He was Archimedes, Leonardo da Vinci, Jean Jacques Rousseau, and a Childred of Earth terrorest all rolled into one... He was Dennis Guise, idiot child, whose mind had been suffocated and nearly obliterated by a universe of other people's thoughts. And he was Earth's last hope against an enemy that had created the human race but would destroy it all again if Dennis Archimedes Leonardo Jean Jacques Humanity Guise could not meet tehm on their own terms and win...

      Today we choose faces
      3,6
    • Deus Irae

      • 192 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      An artist searches for God in Philip K. Dick's collaboration with Roger Zelazny.

      Deus Irae
      3,6
    • With more than 1,500,000 books sold, Amber is one of the most popular fantasy series ever created. Now, the world of Amber has taken on an exciting new dimension, one that will bring to even greater life its magic, mystery, and truth, so...Enter: The tour of Castle Amber is about to begin—with vivid illustrations, detailed floor plans, cutaway drawings, and page after page of never-before-revealed information. Explore: See it all, from the throne room to the treasury, the dungeons to the dining halls, the library, laboratory, private apartments, and secret chambers. Exult: Learn more about Amber's culture, myths, and military. Discover new facts about the royal family. Travel to the Courts of Chaos. And, at last, see for yourself what the Trump cards actually look like!It's all here, in the one book every Amber devotee must own.

      Roger Zelazny's Visual Guide to Castle Amber
      3,7
    • Where do you go when you can go anywhere? And how do you find your way back?

      Roadmarks
      3,5
    • Two gods, two houses, one quest and the eternal war between life and death. To save his kingdom, Anubis, Lord of the Dead, sends forth his servant on a mission of vengeance. At the same time, from The House of Life, Osiris sends forth his son, Horus, on the same mission to destroy utterly & forever The Prince Who Was a Thousand. But neither of these superhuman warriors is prepared for the strange & harrowing world of mortal life. The Thing That Cries in the Night may well destroy not only their worlds, but all humankind. As Zelazny did with the Hindu pantheon in the legendary, groundbreaking classic Lord of Light, the master storyteller here breathes new life into the Egyptian gods with another dazzling tale of mythology and imagination.

      Creatures of Light and Darkness
      3,5
    • Fantastic Alice

      • 304 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      Today's masters of modern fantasy pay tribute to Alice in Wonderland and its inspired creator, Lewis Carroll, in this all-new anthology.

      Fantastic Alice
      3,5
    • Damnation Alley

      • 184 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      A fast-driving car thief and killer, Hell Tanner faces a life sentence until offered a chance at redemption: deliver antiserum to plague-stricken Boston. This perilous journey turns into a treacherous road trip through a post-apocalyptic America filled with radioactive storms and monstrous creatures. As Tanner navigates the dangers of Damnation Alley, he must confront not only external threats but also his own moral choices in a world where survival is anything but guaranteed.

      Damnation Alley
      3,4
    • Eye of Cat

      • 188 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      Cat might ave looked more like a one-eyed boulder but that was where the resemblance ended. Cat could read thoughts as well as most human telepaths, knew how to use a teleport booth and as a shapeshifter he was in a class of his own. After being cooped up in the zoo for fifty years he was mean as well. So when they asked the old Navajo tracker Billy Singer to eliminate an alien assassin, Billy knew at once whom he ought to subcontract the job to. After all, he was the one who'd captured Cat in the first place. But Cat had his price. Sure, he'd help Billy. All he wanted was to get out of the zoo. But once he'd done what was asked of him, Billy had better start running. Brilliant and moving - Vonda Mcintyre Easily the best Zelazny in nearly a decade - Fantasy Newsletter Zelazny at his best: stylistic brilliance, subtle characterization, originality and strong mythic themes of power - Washington Post Book World

      Eye of Cat
      3,2
    • A top-tier science fiction novel that explores myth, the subconscious, and the essence of fantasy, featuring some of the finest writing in the genre, according to Science Fiction Review.

      The Dream Master
      3,2
    • The Black Throne

      • 288 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      As children they met on a beach out of space and time: Edgar Perry, Little Annie, and Edgar Allan Poe. Years later, Perry meets Annie again, grown up and beautiful--and in the real world. She warns him of danger, then flees for Europe on a mysterious black ship. Pursuing her, Perry lives the stories written by his alter ego, Edgar Allan Poe. Reissue.

      The Black Throne
      3,3
    • Flare

      • 344 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      As the Titan Cartel brings two hundred trillion tons of liquid natural gas down to Earth, maverick astrophysicist Hannibal Freede searches for signs of strange phenomena on the sun.

      Flare
      3,0
    • Manna from Heaven

      • 402 páginas
      • 15 horas de lectura

      This collection features a blend of original and new stories set in the Amber Universe, showcasing the imaginative storytelling of Roger Zelazny. Alongside the 16 stories from the original edition, readers will discover three additional tales, enhancing the experience for fans of science fiction and fantasy. The new edition also includes an introduction by Stephen Brust, making it a compelling addition for enthusiasts of the genre.

      Manna from Heaven
    • For a Breath I Tarry

      • 48 páginas
      • 2 horas de lectura

      "For a Breath I Tarry" by Roger Zelazny is a captivating science fiction short story that explores the themes of artificial intelligence, humanity, and the pursuit of knowledge. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans have become extinct, the story follows Frost, an advanced AI who has gained sentience and is the sole inhabitant of a vast underground complex. Frost's primary objective is to understand and replicate human emotions, he becomes obsessed with the concept of mortality and the desire to experience life as a human. In his quest for knowledge, Frost encounters a mysterious entity who challenges his understanding of existence and pushes him to question his own nature. Zelazny's writing is both thought-provoking and poetic, immersing readers in a world where technology and humanity intertwine. The story raises profound philosophical questions about the nature of consciousness and the boundaries of artificial intelligence. "For a Breath I Tarry" is a compelling and introspective tale that will leave readers contemplating the essence of what it means to be human and the eternal quest for understanding.

      For a Breath I Tarry
    • Přišel do Amberu, aby tam vládl. Zvítězil v bitvě, ale ještě není král. Udrží se Corwin na vratkém trůnu?

      Amber 3. Znamení jednorožce
      4,4
    • Tajemný Amber. Zbraně Avalonu

      • 220 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      Svět Amberu je nekonečný a jeho realita je utvářena mocí, slávou, životem a smrtí. Roger Zelazny byl jmenován kronikářem Amberu, jehož deset zpráv o tomto světě představuje samostatné příběhy. Každý díl má svůj začátek, střed a konec, a čtenář se dozví potřebné informace bez ohledu na to, zda začne prvním nebo desátým dílem. Druhá kniha, kterou nyní nabízíme, by mohla být i první či poslední, neboť čas a prostor Amberu jsou složitější než v našem světě. Amber je místem objevování a vzpomínání, ale také rodinným dramatem, kde bratři a sestry z rozvětvené rodiny bojují o moc a uzavírají dočasná spojenectví či nepřátelství. Corwin, vypravěč příběhu, se snaží pomstít svému bratru Erikovi, který ho potupil a uvěznil. Corwin, posílený svými schopnostmi, se snaží překonat překážky a dosáhnout svého cíle. Vstupujete do říše Amberu, kde se začátek a konec prolínají, a každá možnost se může uskutečnit. V sázce není jen trůn, ale i život.

      Tajemný Amber. Zbraně Avalonu
      4,4
    • Trahi par son meilleur ami, emprisonné dans une grotte de cristal qui le privait de ses pouvoirs, Merlin doit sa liberté à l'intervention de la femme qui a juré sa perte. Contraint pour la sauver à son tour de voyager d'ombre en ombre, le fils de Corwin aura besoin de tout son talent de magicien pour braver mille périls : mages espiègles tapis dans les replis de la réalité, tueurs à gages surgis d'une ruelle obscure, torrents de fleurs jaillis du néant... À qui peut-il accorder sa confiance? De qui doit-il se méfier ? La conduite ambiguë de son entourage ne lui laisse d'autre choix que d'affronter, seul, les mystères de l'univers d'Ambre.

      Le sang d'Ambre
      4,3
    • Tajemný Amber 2. Stín jednorožce

      • 203 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      Obklíčen démonickými silami, zrazen děsivým spiknutím ve vlastní rodině, jde Corwin, princ královské krve, vstříc konečnému odhalení. Největší tajemství královské rodiny, schopnost manipulovat stíny a cestovat paralelními světy, bylo prozrazeno nepřátelům Amberu. Corwin musí v útoku na ďáblovu pevnost riskovat vše...

      Tajemný Amber 2. Stín jednorožce
      4,3
    • Sterren van Galaxy

      • 229 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      10 SF-verhalenRoger Zelazny: Het spel van bloed en stof (The game of blood and dust, 1975)Craig Srete: Ik viel altijd zo prachtig van het paard (A horse of a different technicolor, 1975)Michael Bishop: Banden van trouw (Allegiances, 1975)Spider Robinson: Supertrip (Overdose, 1975)John Sladek: Olifant met houten poot (Elephant with wooden leg, 1975)Jerry Pournelle: De marskramer (Tinker, 1975)Stephen Robinett: Helbent 4 (Helbent 4, 1975)Joanna Russ: De experimentator (The experimenter, 1975)Joe Haldeman: De strijd van soldaat eerste klas Jacob (The private war of pvt Jacob, 1974)James Blish: De fout (The glitch, 1974)

      Sterren van Galaxy
      4,0
    • Bloed van Amber. Een teken uit Chaos

      • 400 páginas
      • 14 horas de lectura

      Amber is een wereld waarin de magie aan de macht is en de technologie verstek laat gaan. Er heersen andere natuurlijke wetten en er wordt geregeerd door één machtige familie van elkaar naar het leven staande prinsen en prinsessen. Amber is een onuitputtelijke bron voor fantastische avonturen, door Roger Zelazny met zoveel vaart en humor beschreven dat zijn boeken overal ter wereld tot de klassieken van de Fantasyliteratuur worden gerekend.Bloed van Amber en Een teken uit Chaos vervolgen het verhaal van Merle Corey, die op gewelddadige wijze werd gedwongen zijn comfortabele bestaan in te ruilen voor het Amber-universum. Merlijn, zoon van de grote Corwin, weet uit zijn geheimzinnige gevangenschap te ontsnappen, maar kan niet ontkomen aan de gevaren van de dubbelzinnige Amberwereld, waar vriend en vijand vaak niet van elkaar te onderscheiden zijn.

      Bloed van Amber. Een teken uit Chaos
      4,3
    • Trumfy osudu

      • 200 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      Stejně chytrá, napínavá a vtipná jako ostatní příběhy z Amberu, jedinečné říše vzniklé stejně z hlavy šílence jako z neotřesitelné vůle velmože. Zároveň však země čistého bytí, země, která je prapůvodem všech možných světů, včetně toho našeho. Svět, do kterého se snad někdy ve hvězdných okamžicích svého života dostaneme i my. Kraj, kde každý okamžik je skutečný, kde vášeň je pravá a věci nejsou náhražkami. U samého základu existence se žije rychle. A Amber není věčné království. Podstata světa je otřesena. Nemilosrdný boj o trůn, v němž je dovoleno vše a vítězí jen silnější, chytřejší a důvtipnější, dovedl jednoho z princů tak daleko, že vydal Amber všanc silám Chaosu, mocnosti, před kterou ho chtěli vládce Oberon a geniální blázen Dworkin ochránit. Rovnováha byla porušena. Svět Amberu však závisí na velmi křehkých, složitých vztazích, které lze snadno narušit. Ambeřany neomezují hranice lidských schopností, nemají nad sebou žádného boha ani přírodu. V boji tak ničí i to, z čeho pocházejí a bez čeho nemohou existovat…

      Trumfy osudu
      4,3
    • Amber - 5: De Hoven van Chaos

      • 140 páginas
      • 5 horas de lectura

      Amber, the one real world of which all others – including our own Earth – are but Shadows... For untold millennia, the cosmic Pattern sustained order in Amber and all the known worlds. But now the forces of Chaos have succeeded in disrupting the Pattern, unleashing destructive forces beyond measure... forces meant to reshape the universe. To save Amber, Corwin, prince of the blood, champion of the perfect realm, must undertake the most perilous journey of his life. A journey that will take him through all the terrors of Shadows to the enemy's last stonghold. A journey beyond the very edge of existence... to the Courts of Chaos.

      Amber - 5: De Hoven van Chaos
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    • Amber: Kroniky Amberu 1–10

      • 1400 páginas
      • 49 horas de lectura

      Nezvyčajná urban fantasy v drsnom štýle a ostrom tóne, ktorá pripomína detektívku. Krátke, vecné vety ženú dej dopredu a vnášajú napätie na každú stranu. Komunikácia cez hracie karty deformuje realitu a Corwin, ktorý si na nič nespomína, vťahuje čitateľa do nového fantazijného sveta. História stáročí sa točí okolo večného boja o trón, kde bezcharakterní zloduchovia chcú okradnúť zákonitých nasledovníkov o ich právo vládnuť a milovať. V boji o moc sú prípustné všetky prostriedky, vrátane vražd a krivých obvinení. Kroniky Amberu sú zázračná sága, kde Amber je skutočné kráľovstvo a Zem len tieň. Princ Corwin sa ocitne na Zemi vinou zrady svojich súrodencov, ktorí vedú bratovražedný boj o moc. Príbeh je bohatý na zvraty, mystický a realistický, s vplyvom na svetovú literatúru porovnateľným s Pánom prsteňov. V prvej pentalógii Corwin, po autonehode s amnéziou, stretne brata Randoma, ktorý mu otvorí cestu do Amberu. Odhaľuje intrigy svojich súrodencov a zapojí sa do boja o trón. Počas dobrodružstiev sa zapletie s Darou, matkou jeho syna Merlina, ktorému neskôr rozpráva celý príbeh. Osudy potomkov vládcu Oberona sú komplikované zradou a pomstou. Merlin, syn Corwina a Dary, čelí dilemám medzi poriadkom a chaosom. Jeho zážitky zo sveta sci-fi, kde hrá kľúčovú úlohu počítač, prekvapia novými nápadmi. Cyklus desiatich diel o Amberi je vrcholným dielom fantasy literatúry, plným intrig a magického sveta temnej mystiky.

      Amber: Kroniky Amberu 1–10
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    • Ridder van schaduw. Prins van Chaos

      • 393 páginas
      • 14 horas de lectura

      Deze schitterende avonturenserie over magische koninkrijken en koninklijke intriges wordt voortgezet wanneer Merlijn, erfgenaam van wonderbaarlijke krachten, gedwongen wordt een definitieve keuze te maken tussen Amber en de Hoven van Chaos. Tijdens een ongewenste en onbegrijpelijke reis zoekt hij naar degenen die hem het meest dierbaar zijn: Julia, zijn geliefde die ooit werd vermoord en nu de gedaante heeft aangenomen van zijn aartsvijand - en Prins Corwin, Merlijns vader, die spoorloos verdwenen is en toch zo mysterieus dichtbij lijkt...

      Ridder van schaduw. Prins van Chaos
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    • Amber

      • 351 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      Corwin, een van de prinsen van Amber, komt meer te weten over wat er gebeurd is tijdens zijn lange afwezigheid.

      Amber
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    • Dostane se Corwin včas do Chodby zrcadel? Kdo poslal maskana proti Merlinovi? Jaký je účel tajemné hry mezi Dworkinem a Suhuyem? Podaří se Lukovi uniknout zuřícímu Vzoru? Proč musí dojít k souboji mezi Corwinem a Lukem? Na tyto otázky a mnoho dalších vám odpoví sám tvůrce slavného cyklu Tajemný Amber, Roger Zelazny, v knize povídek Amber – Chodba zrcadel! Sborník představuje především texty týkající se autorova nesmrtelného cyklu, ale i několik dalších povídek, jež představují celé spektrum Zelaznyho fantazie od bláznivých nápadů, přes klasickou fantasy a science fiction, až po příběhy plné plíživé hrůzy.

      Amber - Chodba zrcadel
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    • In deze bundel een geheel nieuw deel dat de vele malen bekroonde fantasy-auteur Roger Zelazny na meer dan vijf jaar aan zijn klassiek geworden Amber-serie toevoegde!Merle Corey is een jonge, briljante computerontwerper in San Francisco.Maar ook is hij Merlijn, zoon van Corwin - de verdwenen prins van Amber - en erfgenaam van zijn vaders wonderbaarlijke krachten, en iemand is vastbesloten hem te doden. Nu moet hij een wanhopige vluchttocht door Schaduw ondernemen om te ontsnappen aan de mysterieuze macht die zijn leven bedreigt... en om het dodelijke geheim te beschermen dat zijn beide werelden zou kunnen vernietigen. Sinds hij in 1962 debuteerde heeft Roger Zelazny zich ontwikkeld tot een van de belangrijkste SF-auteurs van de laatste jaren. Zijn werk is diverse malen bekroond met de Hugo- en Nebula Award.

      Amber - 5-6: Hoven van Chaos / Het spel van Merlijn
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    • Die Türen seines Gesichts

      • 272 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      Roger Zelazny ist HUGO- und NEBULA-Preisträger. Und hier sind seine besten Kurzgeschichten. Die Titelstory wurde mit dem NEBULA ausgezeichnet. Erste ungekürzte deutsche Ausgabe

      Die Türen seines Gesichts
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    • Спогад про Амбер робить підйом швидшим і приємнішим. З усіх міст, що існують, Амбер є найбільшим. Амбер — це початок і кінець усього. Усі міста, що існували, були лише його відображенням, тінню частини Амбера. Амбер, Амбер, Амбер... Я пам'ятаю тебе. Я ніколи тебе не забуду. У найглибшій частині мого єства протягом усіх століть, що я блукав по Тіні-Землі, я ніколи тебе не забував, адже часто вночі мої сни були затьмарені твоїми зеленими золотими мінаретами та широкими терасами. Я пам'ятаю твої прогулянки, твої клумби червоно-золотого кольору. Я пам'ятаю солодкість твого повітря, твої храми, твої палаци, твої сади, які ти завжди даруєш і завжди даруватимеш.

      Хроніки Амбера (Khroniky Ambera)
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    • Kinderen van de aarde

      • 153 páginas
      • 6 horas de lectura

      In de toekomstige wereld zijn ruimtereizen en psi vermogens alledaags. in deze wereld wordt een gevorderde telepaat geboren, die niet beperkt wordt doorruimte of tijd. Een gewichtige ontwikkeling voor de kinderen van de aarde.

      Kinderen van de aarde
      3,3
    • En el año 2021 la guerra mundial ha exterminado a millones de personas. Los supervivientes codician cualquier criatura viva, y aquellos que no pueden permitirse pagar por ellas se ven obligados a adquirir réplicas increíblemente realistas. Las empresas fabrican incluso seres humanos. Rick Deckard es un cazarrecompensas cuyo trabajo es encontrar androides rebeldes y retirarlos, pero la tarea no será tan sencilla cuando tenga que enfrentarse a los nuevos modelos Nexus-6, prácticamente indistinguibles de los seres humanos.

      ?Sue#An Los Androides Con Ovej As Electr
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    • Die Erinnerung an Amber beschleunigt den Aufstieg, macht ihn angenehmer. Von allen Städten, die existieren, ist Amber die größte. Amber ist der Anfang und das Ende von allem. Alle Städte, die je existiert haben, waren nur ihr Schatten, der Schatten eines Teils von Amber. Amber, Amber, Amber... Ich erinnere mich an dich. Ich werde dich nie vergessen. In den tiefsten Tiefen meines Seins habe ich dich über die Jahrhunderte, die ich durch die Schattenwelt gewandert bin, nie vergessen, denn oft wurden meine Träume in der Nacht von deinen grün-goldenen Minaretten und deinen weiten Terrassen gestört. Ich erinnere mich an deine Promenaden, an deine Beete aus rot-goldenen Blumen. Ich erinnere mich an die Süße deiner Luft, deine Tempel, deine Paläste, deine Gärten, die du immer gibst und immer geben wirst.

      Corwin von Amber
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    • Amber is het volmaakte koninkrijk dat in feite een geestestoestand is die iedereen hoopt te bereiken. Amber betekent macht en geluk, terwijl Aarde en vele parallelle werelden slechts schaduwen zijn, stukjes doolhof op de weg naar Amber. Maar de weg terug naar Amber is bijzonder gevaarlijk, zoals Corwin, een van de negen prinsen, ondervindt. Pas ontsnapt uit de kerker van zijn broer Eric, is Corwin vastbeloten al zijn bovenmenselijke krachten aan te wenden om de troon van Amber terug te winnen.

      Amber - 1-2: De negen prinsen / Het vuur van Avalon
      3,8
    • De weg naar Amber

      • 186 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      Corwin, een Prins van het Bloed, keert terug naar Amber, Het perfecte koninkrijk, om zijn gestolen geboorterecht op te eisen. Maar om Amber te bereiken dient hij zich eerst een weg te vechten door de verschikkelijke krachten van de Cirkel van het Kwaad.

      De weg naar Amber
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    • Der erste Wild Cards-Mosaikroman erzählt vom Auftauchen der Asse in den fünfziger Jahren, als ein Virus die Geschichte verändert und seltsam veränderte Menschen hervorbringt. Herausgegeben von George R.R. Martin.

      Wild Cards - Vier Asse. Wild Cards 1
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    • První stín Amberu

      • 380 páginas
      • 14 horas de lectura

      Před vámi leží první román z nové, dlouho očekávané trilogie odhalující největší tajemství jediného skutečného světa – AMBERU – trilogie, plné strhujícího vyprávění a překvapujících odhalení, která v sobě skrývají nezodpovězené otázky. Kdo a proč vytvořil Amber? Kdo vytvořil Vzor? Jakým způsobem dosáhl Oberon trůnu vládce Amberu? Proč zuří válka mezi Amberem a Dvory Chaosu?...

      První stín Amberu
      3,7
    • Wechselhaftes Land. Fantasy Roman.

      • 251 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      Sedmi mužům se kolem zápěstí černaly okovy, od nichž vedly řetězy. Ty byly každý zvlášť přikované k úchytům zapuštěným do vlhkých zdí kamenné kobky. Ve výklenku vpravo od vchodu skomírala jediná olejová lampa. Na vysokých stěnách tu a tam visely další páry řetězů zakončených prázdnými železy. Špinavou podlahu pokrývala páchnoucí sláma. Všichni přítomní byli zarostlí, nemytí a otrhaní. Bledé tváře jim hyzdily hluboké vrásky a oči upírali ke vchodu. Země změn je fascinující fantasy příběh, který vás zavede do světa plného magie a intrik. Sledujte osudy temného čaroděje Jeleraka a objevte tajemství postavy Black. Roger Zelazny mistrně vytváří napínavou atmosféru, v níž se prolínají osudy hrdinů a temné síly. Čeká na vás dobrodružství v jedinečném světě, kde se nic nezdá být takovým, jakým se jeví.

      Wechselhaftes Land. Fantasy Roman.
      3,8
    • In einer futuristischen Welt, in der Raumfahrt und psi-Talente alltäglich sind, wird ein Junge mit einem telepathischen Geschenk geboren, das so mächtig ist, dass es zu einem Fluch wird - selbst die Versetzung zum Mond ist keine Lösung. Er greift auf zu viele Gedanken zu, einschließlich eines äußerst einzigartigen Geistes, der zu einem Mann gehört, der weiß, wie wir erschaffen wurden und warum wir hier sind...

      Die Aschenbrücke
      2,0
    • Merle Corey ist ein brillanter junger Computerdesigner in San Francisco, aber er ist auch Merlin, der Sohn von Corwin, dem verschwundenen Prinzen von Amber, und Erbe der wundersamen Kräfte seines Vaters. Und jemand ist entschlossen, ihn zu töten. Nun wird er einen verzweifelten Wettlauf durch den Schatten beginnen, nicht nur um der geheimnisvollen Kraft zu entkommen, die sein Leben bedroht, sondern auch um das tödliche Geheimnis zu schützen, das beide seiner Welten zerstören könnte.

      Die Trümpfe des Jüngsten Gerichts. 6. Roman des AMBER- Zyklus.
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    • Wer immer sterbend sich bemüht

      • 314 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      Das nahende Millennium bringt den Krieg zwischen den Kräften des Guten und des Bösen zu einem Höhepunkt, in dem entschieden wird, wer die Herrschaft über die gesamte Welt für die nächsten tausend Jahre übernehmen wird. Auf der Seite der dunklen Mächte bereitet sich der Dämon Mefistofeles auf einen tödlichen Schlag vor. Das Schicksal der Menschheit liegt nun in den Händen eines einzigen Menschen – und zwar desjenigen, der seinen Glauben verloren hat…

      Wer immer sterbend sich bemüht
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    • De wisselkinderen

      • 194 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      Dan, het kind van een kwade tovenaar, ontspringt aan de 'drakendans' op de magische wereld. De overwinnende tovenaar van het goede wisselt het kind in voor een van de 'tegenwereld' aarde. Zo groeit Mark op in de magische wereld en toont Dan magische krachten op de geheel getechnoliseerde aarde. Marks aanleg voor technisch geknutsel leidt tot zijn verstoting. Hij sticht een klein, maar machtig technologisch rijk op de magische wereld. Dan wordt teruggeroepen om zijn moederwereld te redden. Zo ontstaat er een heroïsche strijd tussen de twee wisselbroers, een krachtmeting tussen magie en techniek.

      De wisselkinderen
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    • Kdysi pašerák uměleckých děl, nyní vážený obchodník s uměním, Ovidius Wiley, se jednoho dne probudil a našel svého bývalého společníka ubodaného k smrti na podlaze své galerie. To je samo o sobě podivné, ale když se na scéně objeví agent CIA, aby ho dostal z vazby na newyorském policejním oddělení, začnou se dít ještě podivnější věci. Přestože byl román sepsán již v roce 1971, poprvé byl vydán až v roce 2009. -- zdroj: pitaval.cz --

      Nukleoid štěstí
      3,0
    • Prokletý Dilvish

      • 260 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      Dilvish prožil dvě mučivá století v Pekle s jedinou myšlenkou - pomstít se Jelerakovi, muži, jenž ho proklel, nejmocnějšímu a nejobávanějšímu čaroději na Zemi. Útěkem z pekla vše začíná. V jedenácti příbězích sledujeme Dilvishe a jeho společníka - kouzelného ocelového koně Blacka - jak slídí po Zemi a hledají Jeleraka. Cesta je zavede do očarovaného města, jehož pohyblivé budovy tvoří smrtelnou past; do paláce posledního věřícího dávného boha, který nechce nic víc, než Dilvishův život. Na této cestě za pomstou je Dilvish uprostřed války sveden krásnou vampírkou, použit jako zástava v nesmiřitelné honbě za mocí mezi dvěma čaroději a konečně stojí před neporušenými zdmi Ledové věže, která ukrývá tisícileté magické síly - a snad i Jeleraka samotného....

      Prokletý Dilvish
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    • Das Farbigste, Exotischste und Unvergesslichste, was unser Genre je gesehen hat. George R.R. Martin Roger Zelazny hat mit seinen Mythen und seiner Magie das Genre neu definiert. Neil Gaiman Das Farbigste, Exotischste und Unvergesslichste, was unser Genre je gesehen hat. George R.R. Martin Corwin hat es geschafft: Er ist der Regent von Amber. Doch als sein Bruder Caine ums Leben kommt, gerät er in Verdacht, der Mörder zu sein. Caines Tod wirft ungeklärte Fragen über die Familienvergangenheit auf. Da gerät Corwin selbst ins Visier: Auf ihn wird ein Anschlag verübt.

      Die Chroniken von Amber - Im Zeichen des Einhorns
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    • La maledizione del vampiro

      • 448 páginas
      • 16 horas de lectura

      Stephen King, Anne Rice, Richard Laymon, Ray Bradbury, Riger Zelazny e molti altri maestri della narrativa dell'orrore si cimentano in queste pagine con una delle figure più inquietanti del nostro immaginario orrorifico: il Vampiro. Dopo la pubblicazione del Dracula di Bram Stoker il mito del Principe delle Tenebre ha conquistato definitivamente l'attenzione del grande pubblico. E' vero comunque che storie di vampiri erano già state scritte prima del capolavoro di Stoker. Sono proprio questi primi esempi ad aprire l'antologia, che prende poi in esame i celebri film nati sulla scia dei racconti, e si chiude con una selezione di alcune tra le tante storie brevi scritte negli ultimi anni che hanno aperto al genere nuove possibilità.

      La maledizione del vampiro
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    • Сериал "Хроники Амбера" является классикой фантастики. Состоит из десяти частей, опубликованных между 1970 и 1991 годом. Этот том содержит первые два романа: "Девять принцев Амбера" и "Ружья Авалона". Амбер — единственный реальный мир, а все остальные миры — его отражения, лишь Тени, которыми члены королевской династии Амбера могут управлять, изменять, перемещаться между ними и, возможно, создавать. Королевскую семью, однако, разрывают зависть и сомнения. Исчезновение патриарха Оберона лишь усилило взаимные конфликты и трения. Престол остался пустым, наследник не был провозглашен, и кажется, что любой из претендентов может захватить его для себя. Хроники начинаются на Земле в Тенях — нашей Земле — в больнице, где один человек восстанавливается после автомобильной аварии. Он страдает от амнезии, но его преследуют воспоминания о каком-то городе, и он вынужден исследовать: кто он, что он, как он сюда попал и что на самом деле происходит.

      Девять принцев Амбера / Ружья Авалона
    • В жилах Мерлина течет как королевская кровь Амбера, так и кровь Хаоса. Получив подсказку о том, что его пропавший отец Корвин все еще жив, он начинает расследование. Но затем Мерлин сталкивается с любимой Джулией. Ему предстоит сделать выбор.

      Рыцарь теней / Принц Хаоса