Showing posts with label Science Fiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Science Fiction. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

"Gardens of the Moon" by Steven Erikson, Tor 1999

Cover image Tor Books

Fantasy and Science Fiction provides audiences with a genre that forces its audience to image the world created by the author. Some of the most famous fantasy authors include: J.R.R. Tolkien, George R.R. Martin, Terry Brooks, Robert Jordan, Raymond E. Feist, and Terry Goodkind.  Though the aforementioned authors are the backbone of excellent fantasy novels available, there are a tremendous amount of newer authors  breaking into the fantasy genre carving their place in the fantasy pantheon. One of these authors is Steven Erikson, the creator of the Malazan Book of the Fallen series.

Erikson’s first novel in the Malazan Book of the Fallen is Gardens of the Moon published by Tor, an imprint of Macmillan. Tor is arguably the best fantasy publisher in the world with works to their name include, Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time Series, Terry Goodkind’s epic series Sword of Truth and Brandon Sanderson’s novels. Erikson’s breakthrough novel brings a new face and style to epic fantasy that will grab readers and have them languishing for more.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

“The Once and Future King” by T.H White, Ace edition 1987

Introduction:

The Legend of King Arthur has been around for centuries. According to English lore, King Arthur was the first King of Britain after the Roman Empire left. In addition to Arthur being England’s first King, he will be its savior. The legend incurs that in England’s greatest time of need Arthur will return to protect her. King Arthur has been the source of countless stories and movies, including Sir Thomas Mallory’s romantic tales titled Le Morte d'Arthur. Arthur’s tale usually encompasses characters Guinevere, Lancelot, and others. Many modern tales about King Arthur have used Mallory’s Le Morte d'Arthur as their principal influence, including T.H White’s marvel, The Once and Future King. White’s masterpiece illustrates the majestic story of King Arthur.