Here is the beginning of the legendary epic that has become a classic of fantasy adventure. Swords and deviltry 245 pages, swords against death 251 pages, swords in the mist 190 pages, swords against wizardry 188 pages, the swords of lankhmar 224 pages, swords and ice magic 243 pages. First in the influential fanfavorite series, swords and deviltry collects four fantastical adventure stories from fritz leiber, the author who coined the phrase sword and sorcery and helped birth an entire genre. Sold out fafhrd and the gray mouser series book 1 swords and deviltry.
Subterranean press more copies of fritz leibers swords and. Little did they realize that they were two longsundered, matching halves of a greater. Lovecraft master of the weird tale centipede press from amazon. Leiber, fritz swords and deviltry centipede press deluxe leiber, fritz swords against death centipede press deluxe leiber, fritz swords in the mist centipede press deluxe. Swords and deviltry, the first book of leibers landmark series, introduces us to a strange world where our two strangers find the familiar in themselves and discover the icy power of female magic. Jan 01, 1970 swords and deviltry is the first book actually first collection of short stories in the series, and introduced the two protagonists with one origin story each, then ends with fafhrd and the gray mouser is the tale of a companionship between a mountain tribe barbarian and a failed wizards apprentice, and their journeys together in lankhmar. The awardwinning sword and sorcery classic that introduced fafhrd and the gray mouser, from a grand master of science fiction and fantasy. Signed by tom kidd with a facsimile signature by fritz leiber. If i did read much from the man who coined the phrase swords and sorcery, it hasnt stuck with me, because almost everything about swords and deviltry the first collection of stories about fafhrd the barbarian and the gray mouser, a magicwielding thief felt new and unexpected to me in a very good way. Looked into getting a copy of fafhrd as ive never read it before, and learned that centipede press are doing a fancy pants edition of swords and deviltry next month. Magic, swordplay, desperate chases, ambushes, betrayal and retribution, sex, friendship, and the lure of lankhmars shadowy alleys of adventure, all meld together seamlessly.
Swords and deviltry, fritz leiber centipede press edition. Clive barker collection infernal parade, tortured souls, chiliad subterranean press. Fafhrd and the gray mouser slipcase centipede press. First in the influential fanfavorite series, swords and deviltry collects four fantastical adventure stories from fritz leiber. We only have six copies of fritz leibers swords and deviltry left in the warehouse, but fret not, more copies are on their way. Im bummed that there arent better scans of the grafton covers to the swords series out there. Swords and deviltry by fritz leiber 2017, hardcover.
Deluxe oversized 18 x 878 numbered and signed edition of 50 copies. Interior artwork by tom kidd includes 5 sepia and white fullpage illustrations, one fullpage color illustration plus two partials of the dust jacket illustration also fullpage. First in the influential fanfavorite series, swords and deviltry collects four fantastical adventure stor. This one consists of one short story, induction, two novellas, the snow women and ill met in lankmar, and the novelette the unholy grail. It features five color interior illustrations, a fullcolor frontispiece, full color wraparound dustjacket, and custom illustrated endpapers. The book is available on audio at audible, read by jonathan davis, who is one of the best narrators out there. Swords and deviltry, fritz leiber centipede press edition to tie in with the theme of the discworld this week, heres something that arrived recently. Book 2 swords against death, book 3 swords in the mist by leiber, fritz. Nightfall and other stories by isaac asimov doubleday 1969.
Has anyone here if anyone is here checked out the centioede press titles. Jul 27, 2018 swords and deviltry collects, in terms of narrative or internal chronology, the first three stories of the swordsmen, thieves and mercenaries fafhrd and the gray mouser, the former a tall hulking figure from the barbarian north of the planet nehwon which notably is a reversal of no when, a bit of tribute to samuel butlers erewhon, the. Who among us didnt grow up with at least one fritz leiber novel. Aug 31, 2017 swords and deviltry, fritz leiber centipede press edition to tie in with the theme of the discworld this week, heres something that arrived recently. Swords and deviltry features five color interior illustrations, a fullcolor frontispiece, full color wraparound dustjacket, and custom illustrated endpapers. Fafhrd and the gray mouser series book 1 swords and. Centipede press specializes in short run horror, crime, and science fiction in superbly designed editions.
Induction serves as the briefest of overviews, introducing the two characters over about one page of text. Fafhrd, the whiterobed princeling of the barbaric cold waste. Fischer, fritz leibers 1973 introduction, two gray mouser poems from the acolyte, and an interview with fritz leiber from 1979. Features five color interior illustrations, a fullcolor frontispiece, full color wraparound dustjacket, and custom illustrated endpapers. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Aug 21, 2017 swords and deviltry, fritz leiber centipede press edition to tie in with the theme of the discworld this week, heres something that arrived recently. Little did they realize that they were two longsundered, matching halves of a greater herothat they would become. Just wanted to let everyone know about the very considerate and personable service i received from jerad at centipede press. Just in time for the seventyeighth anniversary of the characters debut, centipede press is releasing the first of what will be the definitive eightvolume set comprising not only all of the stories by fritz leiber and his friend harry fischer, but also the brilliant epilogue to the series, swords against the shadowland by robin wayne bailey. Our lists wyrdbooks science fiction and fantasy books. It is chronologically the first volume in the complete seven volume edition of the collected stories devoted to the characters.
Buying, selling, collecting on ebay has never been more exciting. Yes, we will be publishing the entire series of novels, each one with a load of extras. Fischers contribution was limited to ten thousand words of the lords of quarmall. Now, to say that swords and deviltry a collection of four short stories, two of which provide individual backstories, and one of which includes the fateful meeting and first adventure of fafhrd and the gray mouser feels new and unexpected may give you the sense that this is new and revolutionary stuff. Swords and deviltry by fritz leiber, 1970, ace books edition. They plan on releasing both swords and deviltry and swords against death this year.
Swords and deviltry the adventures of fafhrd and the gray. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The book includes all of the stories that make up swords and deviltry along with two archival essays by harry o. The story of fafhrd and the gray mouser is among the most enduring in modern fantasy. Has anyone here if anyone is here checked out the centioede. Leiber, fritz swords and deviltry centipede press deluxe leiber, fritz swords against death centipede press deluxe leiber, fritz swords in the mist centipede press deluxe levin, ira rosemarys baby suntup editions lettered lewis, matthew g. Swords and deviltry by fritz leiber notes shelf wear. Swords and deviltry collects, in terms of narrative or internal chronology, the first three stories of the swordsmen. Leiber and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Deluxe one tier japanese sword stand i had to pay just a small price to present and safely store my katana and tanto. Oct 10, 2017 here is the beginning of the legendary epic that has become a classic of fantasy adventure. Centipede press are releasing fritzs swords series. The book consists of three novellas and a short introduction.
Centipede press released a lovely edition of fritz liebers swords and deviltry somewhat randomly on the 78 th anniversary of the characters debut it has five colour illustrations and a frontispiece, custom illustrated endpapers, and contains a collection of short stories featuring classic fantasy heroes fafhrd and the gray mouser. Buy the hardcover book swords and deviltry by michael moorcock at indigo. Swords and deviltry in its new and very beautiful centipede press edition. Sword, preeminent hand weapon through a long period of history. Swords and deviltry is a fantasy short story collection, first published 1970, by fritz leiber, featuring his sword and sorcery heroes fafhrd and the gray mouser. Swords and deviltry fafhrd and the gray mouser vol. Book 2 swords against death, book 3 swords in the mist consignment sold out in the annals of heroic fantasy one epic tale stands head and shoulders above the rest, spanning sixty years in the telling, the saga of fafhrd and the gray mouser has captivated fans ever since fritz leiber. Swords against wizardry is a fantasy short story collection, first published 1968, by fritz leiber and harry fischer, featuring their sword and sorcery heroes fafhrd and the gray mouser. Fafhrd and the gray mouser series book 1 swords and deviltry. Got my notice from centipede today for four titles, including the sleeping sorceress by michael moorcock, happy, happy, joy, joy lol 02192020, 09. Swords and deviltry by fritz leiber overdrive rakuten. We only have six copies of fritz leibers swords and deviltry left in the warehouse, but fret not, more copies are on their way let me tell, you these books are goregous, with fullcolor plates, elegant printing, and fine binding. The deluxe swords and deviltry from centipede press.
He worked as an editor for the science digest, acted he came from a theatrical family and was a drama teacher before turning to writing. Three mastermagician femmefatales and a sprightly lad illuminate the bonds between father and son, the relationship between the bravado of the. Edgar allan poe library of weird fiction by poe, edgar allan. Subterranean press more copies of fritz leibers swords. Swords and deviltry is robust fantasy, colourfully told, and highly rewarding if you enjoy two thieves as heroes.
I like them the best, they have a bob eggleton landscapevibe going. Swords and deviltry is the first book actually first collection of short stories in the series, and introduced the two protagonists with one origin story each, then ends with fafhrd and the gray mouser is the tale of a companionship between a mountain tribe barbarian and a failed wizards apprentice, and their journeys together in lankhmar. Leiber 19101992 studied psychology and physiology at the university of chicago and then spent a year at a theological seminary. Swords and deviltry fritz leiber swords and deviltry is a fantasy short story collection by fritz leiber featuring his sword and sorcery heroes fafhrd and the gray mouser. The fafhrd and gray mouser stories follow the lives of two larcenous but likable. I was lucky to read it in a beautiful illustrated centipede press edition.
Subterranean press did a good job trying to keep the series going. Youre right though, these moorcock books are going to be legendary once. With passages such as after all, girls had a way of blotting out all lesser, but not thereby despicable, delights. Artwork from tom kidd looks lovely, and i suspect these will be highly sought after. Immensely entertaining, enjoyable, pithy, droll and just plain fun could be used every bit as interchangeably as classic and still hit the mark. Aug 14, 2017 centipede press are releasing fritzs swords series. Swords and deviltry collects, in terms of narrative or internal chronology, the first three stories of the swordsmen, thieves and mercenaries fafhrd and. Let me tell, you these books are goregous, with fullcolor plates, elegant printing, and fine binding. The first book in the revered series is, like the rest of the books, actually a collection of shorter works. Swords and deviltry, book by michael moorcock hardcover. Shelf wear this site is occasionally updated by scott d.
The first novel of the adventures of fafhrd and the gray mouser. Ankhmorpork is a direct parodyhomage to the city where most of the adventures of fafhrd and the gray mouser take place. It consists of a metal blade varying in length, breadth, and configuration but longer than a dagger and fitted with a handle or hilt usually equipped with a guard. Swords and deviltry is a fantasy short story collection by fritz leiber featuring his sword and sorcery heroes fafhrd and the gray mouser. The story of fafhrd and the gray mouser is among the most enduring in modern fantasy, and centipede press is releasing the first of what will be the definitive eightvolume set comprising not only all of the stories by fritz leiber and his friend harry fischer, but also the brilliant epilogue to the series, swords against the shadowland by robin wayne bailey. Swords and deviltry by fritz leiber notes posted on april 5, 2020 by scott d. Jul 31, 2018 swords against death is a classic of the genre.
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