Michael Moorcock es un aclamado autor inglés cuya extensa obra abarca ciencia ficción, fantasía y novelas literarias. Su escritura a menudo profundiza en dilemas morales complejos y explora personajes arquetípicos que cuestionan los límites de la existencia humana y la naturaleza de la realidad. El estilo distintivo de Moorcock, caracterizado por reflexiones metafísicas y una aguda perspectiva irónica, ha influido profundamente en el desarrollo de la ciencia ficción moderna y el panorama literario en general.
Michael Moorcock (n. 1939) es uno de los más prolíficos y exitosos autores de fantasía épica y su obra ha obtenido, entre otros, los premios Nebula, August Derleth, British Fantasy, World Fantasy, Campbell Memorial o el Guardian Fiction. El emperador albino Elric de Melniboné es el protagonista de la que sin duda es su saga más emblemática, publicada en Edhasa.
The fourth and final volume of the legendary Pyat Quartet. Hero-worshipping Mussolini, he enters the dictator's circle, enjoys a close friendship with Mussolini's wife and is sent by the Duce on a secret mission to Munich, becoming intimate with Ernst Roehm, the homosexual stormtrooper leader.
Set in a future devoid of war and nuclear threats, where technology propels humanity forward and many cities exist underground, the story follows Alain von Bek, a man of noble heritage leading a mundane life in Switzerland's subterranean city. The sudden emergence of the enigmatic Fireclown disrupts his existence, threatening to alter not just Alain's fate but the entire trajectory of Earth's future. This tale explores themes of identity, change, and the impact of unexpected forces on a seemingly utopian world.
The Michael Moorcock Collection presents a trilogy featuring iconic characters Rose Von Bek and Jack Karaquazian as they navigate the perilous Second Ether. Bound by a moral code, they gamble their sanity and lives, confronting a dangerous power that threatens the multiverse. Includes BLOOD: A SOUTHERN FANTASY, FABULOUS HARBOURS, and THE WAR AMONGST THE ANGELS.
This is the story of Ulrich von Bek, a cynical mercenary who sells his skills as a soldier in the wars taking place all over Europe. After the particularly horrific destruction of a city in which he played a role, von Bek decides to desert the military company he was working for and travel alone for awhile before seeking further employment. On his solo journey, he happens upon a castle where he takes refuge with - and then falls in love with - the keeper of the castle, the beautiful Sabrina. It is in this castle that he meets Lucifer, the master of Hell, and finds out that his soul is already destined for Hell. And so, in exchange for his soul, von Bek agrees to go on a quest for Lucifer, namely to find the Cure for the World's Pain.
The Michael Moorcock Collection presents for the first time definitive editions of Moorcock's most influential work, fully revised and updated by the author.
The third novel of the Pyat quartet finds Maxim Arturovitch Pyatnitski scheming his way from New York to Hollywood, Cairo to Marrakesh, from cult success to the utter limits of sexual degradation, leaving a trail of mechanical and human wreckage as he crashes towards an appointment with the worst nightmare of this century.
In one of the most well-known and well-loved fantasy epics of the 20th century, Elric is the brooding, albino emperor of the dying Kingdom of Melnibone. After defeating his nefarious cousin and gaining control over the epic sword, Stormbringer, Elric, prince of ruins, must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice in a fight against Armageddon.
The origin story of Elric unfolds as he evolves from a spoiled youth to the legendary Prince of Melniboné. This epic saga takes readers through Elric's dream quests to the dragon caves of Imrryr, where he confronts giants and negotiates with otherworldly leaders, all while battling his rival, Yyrkoon. As he learns the warrior's ways and harnesses his magical powers alongside his sentient sword, Stormbringer, the narrative is enriched with stunning artwork by Walter Simonson, showcasing breathtaking landscapes and dynamic battles.
Elric of Melniboné, proud prince of ruins, last lord of a dying race, wanders the lands of the Young Kingdoms in search of the evil sorcerer Theleb K'aarna. His object is revenge. But to achieve this, he must first brave such horrors as the Creatures of Chaos, the freezing wilderness of World's Edge, the golden-skinned Kelmain hordes, King Urish the Seven-fingered with his great cleaver Hackmeat, the Burning God, the Sighing Desert, and the terrible stone-age men of Pio. Although Elric holds within him a destiny greater than he could ever know, and controls the hellsword Stormbringer, stealer of souls, his task looks hopeless - until he encounters Myshella, Empress of the Dawn, the sleeping sorceress...