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Book SynopsisMeet Karl Glogauer, time traveller and unlikely Messiah. When he finds himself in Palestine in the year 29AD he is shocked to meet the man known as Jesus Christ - a drooling idiot, hiding in the shadows of the carpenter''s shop in Nazareth. But if he is not capable of fulfilling his historical role, then who will take his place?Expanded from the NEBULA-winning 1966 novella, BEHOLD THE MAN is one of the greatest books of Moorcock''s long and varied career. Intense, delicate and brutal, it explores the psyche of one man as he faces his ultimate fate. One he knows he cannot avoid.Trade ReviewThe greatest writer of post-Tolkien British fantasyA triumph of mature talent and imagination - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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Book SynopsisIn the second, and concluding, volume of Karl the Viking the brave Briton takes the fight even further abroad than before as he and his band of warriors battle against the rival viking Gefion One-Eye in Africa, become mercenaries in a violent dispute between treacherous Russian tribes, and survive against fantastical and unnatural sea monsters. Karl the Viking is the series which made Don Lawrence's reputation, and it was on this basis that he was hired to revolutionise painted comic art with The Trigan Empire. This volume also contains stories written by Michael Moorcock penned when he was just beginning to create the adventures of Elric.Trade ReviewReviews for Don Lawrence's The Rise and Fall of theTrigan Empire"Vastly influential. Stunning. Dominated the genre of Science-Fiction epics." * The Independent *"Don [Lawrence] painted a comic I loved. It was called the Trigan Empire - two comic pages a week, in the children's magazine "Look and Learn", which even schools who banned comics allowed" -- Neil Gaiman"I love Trigan Empire! It's absolutely epic." -- Duncan Jones (director Source Code, Moon)"Lawrence [is] celebrated for his richly coloured, highly detailed visions of fantastic worlds." * The New York Times *

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Book SynopsisCompiling the short stories The Dream of Earl Aubec, The Dreaming City, While the Gods Laugh and The Singing Citadel, The Weird of the White Wolf brings Elric back to Melnibonë for a series of epic adventures where his might and magic will face the ultimate test as he attempts to reclaim his rightful place upon the Ruby ThroneTrade Review“Captures Moorcock’s vision like nothing before!” Ron Marz (Silver Surfer, Green Lantern)"A sweeping adventure, exquisitely adapted by some of comics’ top talent” - FA Comics"This spectacular, resplendently flamboyant adaptation is a deliciously elegant, savagely beautiful masterpiece of the genre effortlessly blending blistering action and gleaming adventure with the deep, darkly melancholic tone of the cynical, nihilistic, Cold-War mentality and era that spawned the original stories." - Comics Review"Fantasy of the highest order, with dragons, pirates and magic swords coming together into an incredibly epic and robust world" - Adventures In Poor Taste"A Classic Repackaging of a Classic Tale! 5 out of 5!" - Comic Spectrum"Unforgettable action and intrigue...a must-read for any fans of science fiction, sorcery or sword-and-sorcery epics!" - Comics Bulletin"Richly deserves to be back in print...can’t wait to return to the dreaming city!" - SFX"A terrific book." - Jeff Vaughn, Scoop"Magic swords, epic quests, and gods dallying in the lives of poor confused mortals... such grand fun!" - Fanboy Comics"An ideal introduction to the character" - Flickering Myth "For any fan of Michael Moorcock’s work, this is pretty much a must have." - Nerdly"Part horror, part adventure, and all imagination - it's a terrific work and highly recommended!" - Comic of the Day"Working together, these three creators made an adaptation that remains faithful to the original novel but never feels like a mere adaptation or retelling of the source material. They made Michael Moorcock’s Elric of Melniboné novel into their great comic book." - Newsarama

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Book SynopsisUlrich von Bek, a facet of The Eternal Champion, makes a deal with the devil in this exciting adventure story from one of the greatest authors of our time.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 a while before seeking further employment. On his solo journey, he happens upon a castle where he takes refuge withand then falls in love withthe 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. This quest is also known as the Search for the Holy Grail. As von Bek trave

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Book SynopsisCollecting the first volume of the classic 1980's comic adaptation of the Elric of Melnibone novels by fantasy legend Michael Moorcock! Bear witness to the story of Elric, Lord of Melnibone; his dark cousin - the evil Yyrkoon; their dark magics; and their terrible struggle for rule of the fabled Emerald Isle! Based on Michael Moorcock's most popular work.Trade ReviewCaptures all the weird and terrible beauty of Moorcock's novels, and the new edition is a perfect companion to Titan's other Elric offerings." - Ron Marz (Silver Surfer, Green Lantern) "A sweeping adventure, exquisitely adapted by some of comics' top talent" - FA Comics "This spectacular, resplendently flamboyant adaptation is a deliciously elegant, savagely beautiful masterpiece of the genre effortlessly blending blistering action and gleaming adventure with the deep, darkly melancholic tone of the cynical, nihilistic, Cold-War mentality and era that spawned the original stories." - Comics Review "Fantasy of the highest order, with dragons, pirates and magic swords coming together into an incredibly epic and robust world" - Adventures In Poor Taste "A Classic Repackaging of a Classic Tale! 5 out of 5!" - Comic Spectrum "Unforgettable action and intrigue...a must-read for any fans of science fiction, sorcery or sword-and-sorcery epics!" - Comics Bulletin "Richly deserves to be back in print...can't wait to return to the dreaming city!" - SFX "A terrific book." - Jeff Vaughn, Scoop "Magic swords, epic quests, and gods dallying in the lives of poor confused mortals... such grand fun!" - Fanboy Comics "An ideal introduction to the character" - Flickering Myth "For any fan of Michael Moorcock's work, this is pretty much a must have." - Nerdly "Part horror, part adventure, and all imagination - it's a terrific work and highly recommended!" - Comic of the Day "Working together, these three creators made an adaptation that remains faithful to the original novel but never feels like a mere adaptation or retelling of the source material. They made Michael Moorcock's Elric of Melnibone novel into their great comic book." - Newsarama "Moorcock's imagination shines through, and any fantasy or sword and sorcery fan would be remiss not to investigate" - Slings & Arrows

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Book SynopsisAn omnibus volume containing satire at its sharpest and most colourful by one of the genre's best-loved writers

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Book SynopsisMeet Karl Glogauer, time traveller and unlikely Messiah. When he finds himself in Palestine in the year 29AD he is shocked to meet the man known as Jesus Christ - a drooling idiot, hiding in the shadows of the carpenter's shop in Nazareth. But if he is not capable of fulfilling his historical role, then who will take his place?

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Book SynopsisWitness the birth of a legend as the untold origin story of Elric and his epic ascension to the throne of Melnibone is finally revealed!Written by acclaimed science-fiction/fantasy icon Michael Moorcock and illustrated by comics legend Walter Simonson.

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Book SynopsisMichael Moorcock's epic fantasy, illustrated by two visionary artists. Seminal sword-and-sorcery author Michael Moorcock weaves stunning blend of magic, heroism, and wonder as his legendary Eternal Champion Elric features in two rarely seen adventures, featuring artwork from legendary French artist Phillippe Druillet.Trade Review“Transcends sword and sorcery and steps into the mythic levels of action, deceit, and deities ... It should go without saying that Michael Moorcock’s writing is second to none. He is the eternal champion of sword and sorcery writing, and it is a treat to anyone interested in this genre to be able to access these collections” - But Why Tho

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Book SynopsisMoorcock's Multiverse presents for the first time, definitive editions of Michael Moorcock's most influential work, fully revised and updated by the author.

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Book SynopsisThis 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. This quest is also known as the Search for the Holy Grail. As von Bek travels around Europe on his impossible quest, he will find himself caught up in wars, politics, intrigue and romance. But he can never forget his purpose - or the te

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Book Synopsis''War, albeit with the Dark Empire, was clean compared to this ...'' Everything that Dorian Hawkmoon ever loved will be torn away from him, its very existence and memory wiped out for ever ... The Eternal Champion must test the limits of reality in a desperate bid to regain a lost love. But first Hawkmoon, Elric, Corum and others must pool their strength - and their swords - to bring about the most mighty change in the order of the multiverse. Contains Count Brass, The Champion of Garathorn and The Quest for Tanelorn

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Book SynopsisMoorcock's Multiverse presents for the first time, definitive editions of Michael Moorcock's most influential work, fully revised and updated by the author.

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Book SynopsisThe Michael Moorcock Collection continues with this threesome of standalone adventures, all exploring various aspects of the Eternal Champion and the Multiverse. The stories include a frantic dash across a frozen hell on a dangerous ship, the story of one man''s lonely five-year journey towards the stars, and a terrifying vision of a future where every version of Earth in the multiverse is in danger.Contains THE WRECKS OF TIME, THE ICE SCHOONER and THE BLACK CORRIDOR.Trade ReviewThe greatest writer of post-Tolkien British fantasyA triumph of mature talent and imagination - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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Book SynopsisPrince Corum is the last of the Vadhagh, his family and people brutally slain by the Mabden. Vowing to wreak vengeance on the killers, Corum sets out on his terrible quest only to fall in love with a beautiful Mabden woman, and to confront the fury of the Lords of Chaos. For they fear that he is the hero who could tip the balance in their cataclysmic war with the forces of Law and free his world from Chaos''s vicious grip. His epic struggle against them and his ultimate victory is only bought at a considerable price. Moorcock''s evocation of a rich, dark world, a time of magic, phantasms, cities in the sky, oceans of light and wild flying beasts of bronze is one of the pinnacles of modern imaginative literature.Trade ReviewThe greatest writer of post-Tolkien British fantasy - Michael ChabonA triumph of mature talent and imagination - Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisAs Nazism engulfs the Fatherland, the albino Ulric von Bek battles to keep the occult blade Ravenbrand from being taken by Adolf Hitler.As an inhuman army engulfs the eternal city of Tanelorn, the legendary albino Elric, last of the sorcerer-kings of Melniboné, fights to keep his black sword Stormbringer from the grasp of Gaynor the Damned.And across the multiverse, the final battle between Chaos and Law is reaching its conclusion, in the final volume of Gollancz''s Elric collection.Contains DAUGHTER OF DREAMS, DESTINY''S BROTHER and SON OF THE WOLF.Trade ReviewMoorcroft's fantasy worlds are always a pleasure to visit...and this time round was no different. -- Graeme Flory * Graeme's SFF *

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Book SynopsisMoorcock's Multiverse presents for the first time, definitive editions of Michael Moorcock's most influential work, fully revised and updated by the author.Trade ReviewThe greatest writer of post-Tolkien British fantasy - Michael Chabon

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Book SynopsisMoorcock's Multiverse presents for the first time, definitive editions of Michael Moorcock's most influential work, fully revised and updated by the author.Trade ReviewThe greatest writer of post-Tolkien British fantasy - Michael ChabonA triumph of mature talent and imagination - Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisElric of Melniboné is the classic fantasy antihero who transformed the genre, an evil emperor with a conscience who struggles with his sentient sword Stormbringer This book contains the author''s definitive editions of the Elric saga, the last emperor of Melniboné. Michael Moorcock and his long-time friend and bibliographer John Davey have collaborated to produce the most consistent and coherent narrative from the disparate novels, novellas, short stories and non-fiction about Elric. From his early life in Melniboné all the way through to his final days, these seven volumes will be the definitive telling of the albino prince''s story. Elric is one of the great creations of modern fantasy, and has inspired legions of imitators. If you know his story already, then this definitive edition will finally let you read the entire saga in the author''s preferred order. If you''ve never experienced the chronicles of the albino with the soul-sucking sword, then

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Book SynopsisFeared by enemies and friends alike, Elric of Melnibone walks a lonely path among the worlds of the multiverse. The destroyer of his own cruel and ancient race, as well as its final ruler, Elric is the bearer of a destiny as dark and cursed as the vampiric sword he carries - the sentient black blade known as Stormbringer.Containing complete novels as well as associated short stories, this collection presents Moorcock''s greatest creation in a revised and approved order.

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Book SynopsisGollancz is very proud to present the author''s definitive editions of the saga of Elric, the last emperor of Melniboné. Michael Moorcock and his long-time friend and bibliographer John Davey have collaborated to produce the most consistent and coherent narrative from the disparate novels, novellas, short stories and non-fiction about Elric. From his early life in Melniboné all the way through to his final days, these seven volumes will be the definitive telling of the albino prince''s story. Elric is one of the great creations of modern fantasy, and has inspired legions of imitators. If you know his story already, then this definitive edition will finally let you read the entire saga in the author''s preferred order. If you''ve never experienced the chronicles of the albino with the soul-sucking sword, then this is the perfect place to start.Containing stories, novellas, supplementary material and commentary, these editions of Elric are the finest yet.

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Book SynopsisGollancz is very proud to present the author''s definitive editions of the saga of Elric, the last emperor of Melniboné. Michael Moorcock and his long-time friend and bibliographer John Davey have collaborated to produce the most consistent and coherent narrative from the disparate novels, novellas, short stories and non-fiction about Elric. From his early life in Melniboné all the way through to his final days, these seven volumes will be the definitive telling of the albino prince''s story. Elric is one of the great creations of modern fantasy, and has inspired legions of imitators. If you know his story already, then this definitive edition will finally let you read the entire saga in the author''s preferred order. If you''ve never experienced the chronicles of the albino with the soul-sucking sword, then this is the perfect place to start.Containing stories, novellas, supplementary material and commentary, these editions of ELRIC are the finest yet.

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Book SynopsisThe Michael Moorcock Collection presents for the first time, definitive editions of Moorcock's most influential work, fully revised and updated by the author.

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Book SynopsisThe Michael Moorcock Collection presents for the first time definitive editions of Moorcock's most influential work, fully revised and updated by the author.

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Book SynopsisThe second part of Gollancz''s definitive collection of Moorcock''s short fiction, this selection features some of his finest work. From ''The Brothel in Rosenstrasse'' to ''The Surrealist Sporting Club'', the stories here are incredibly varied in their style, execution and subject matter.The stories included in this volume are:The Brothel in RosenstrasseThe Opium GeneralLondon BoneA Winter AdmiralDoves in the CircleA Slow Saturday Night at the Surrealist Sporting ClubTrade ReviewThe greatest writer of post-Tolkien British fantasyA triumph of mature talent and imagination - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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Book SynopsisSet in a marvelous multiverse, this fantasy adventure-plus-memoir grapples with questions of identity, creativity, heroism, and the very structure of storytelling.Postwar London, Swinging Sixties London--a time and place of creativity and social change. Young Michael Moorcock embarks upon adulthood as both editor and writer of science fiction and fantasy, helping shape the genre into its modern form through his work and his friendships with other writers. His marriage is new and fresh; his children are young and raising them, an adventure.But no adventure lasts forever, and Moorcock begins to chafe under the grind of work and family. What seems a chance encounter with a monk--one of the White Friars--leads to a secret at the heart of London. Massive yet phantasmal doors lead to the Alsacia, a hidden world inhabited by great heroes of both history and fiction. Captivated, Moorcock rides as a highwayman and finds himself drinking in the company of all four Muske

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Book SynopsisElric and his companion Moonglum return in this prequel set within the early days of Elric''s wanderings. Elric rides again to investigate the history of Melniboné and its dragons, known as the Phroon, in this exciting new addition to the Elric Saga from World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michael Moorcock.The estranged emperor of the Melnibonéan empire, Elric is struggling with his nature and the constant thirst of his soul-sucking sword, Stormbringer. He wants his dying empire to thrive, but is he up to the task? Recruiting his best friend Moonglum, he hunt across his lands for the great Citadel of Forgotten Myths, seeking the answers to the nature of the phroon of The Young Kingdoms. Taking place between the first and second book in the Elric Saga, The Citadel of Forgotten Myths is perfect for longtime fans and those new to this epic fantasy series.

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Book SynopsisJerry Cornelius is an English assassin, physicist, rock star, and messiah to the Age of Science. Mainstay of the infamous and influential magazine NEW WORLDS and star of some of Moorcock''s most celebrated novels, here are the short stories which made his name. Set in a shifting, fluid version of the counter-culture 1960s, the adventures of Jerry Cornelius were among the most prominent ''New Wave'' SF books. Jerry Cornelius is one of the most remarkable and distinctive characters in Moorcock''s work, and his time-travelling, trippy and bizarre adventures are must-reads.Contains a wide selection of Jerry Cornelius short stories, including THE NATURE OF THE CATASTROPHE, THE ENTROPY CIRCUIT, THE DELHI DIVISION and many more.Trade ReviewThe greatest writer of post-Tolkien British fantasyA supreme example of the fantasy genre and more - TIME OUTScenes of beauty and power, and serious ruminations on humankind's capacity for great dreams and profound horrors - LOCUS

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Book SynopsisOne of the most influential and much-loved London novels of the 20th century returns to print, overseen and revised by the author.Trade ReviewThe greatest writer of post-Tolkien British fantasyA supreme example of the fantasy genre and more - TIME OUTScenes of beauty and power, and serious ruminations on humankind's capacity for great dreams and profound horrors - LOCUSa great, humane document - London Review of Books

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Book SynopsisMoorcock''s second great London novel - and thematic sequel to MOTHER LONDON - returns to print in a newly revised edition.The death of Princess Di heralded a spring clean of the soul. And the dirt we wanted off our coffee tables was the kind of salacious exposure tabloid paparazzo photographer Denny Dover had made a fortune out of. Now he''s out of work and moving to the godforsaken wastes of Skerring on the South coast to lick his wounds. A former rock star, this East End lad-made-good lived it up with the best of them. But his childhood friend, hugely wealthy magnate Sir John Barbican-Begg (deceased, allegedly) is resurrecting events from a past littered with dysfunction and greed, sex, rock and roll and a ton of drugs. Denny''s life encapsulates the fevered underground of a London teeming with contradiction and ambivalence, subversion and rage. Moorcock''s hugely entertaining follow-up to his masterpiece MOTHER LONDON captured the spirit of our agTrade ReviewThe greatest writer of post-Tolkien British fantasyA supreme example of the fantasy genre and more - TIME OUTScenes of beauty and power, and serious ruminations on humankind's capacity for great dreams and profound horrors - LOCUSa great, humane document - London Review of Books

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