They plan on releasing both swords and deviltry and swords against death this year. Lovecraft master of the weird tale centipede press from amazon. The book is available on audio at audible, read by jonathan davis, who is one of the best narrators out there. Sword, preeminent hand weapon through a long period of history. Three mastermagician femmefatales and a sprightly lad illuminate the bonds between father and son, the relationship between the bravado of the.
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. Fafhrd and the gray mouser slipcase centipede press. Im bummed that there arent better scans of the grafton covers to the swords series out there. We only have six copies of fritz leibers swords and deviltry left in the warehouse, but fret not, more copies are on their way. Buy the hardcover book swords and deviltry by michael moorcock at indigo.
Swords and deviltry fafhrd and the gray mouser vol. Fischer, fritz leibers 1973 introduction, two gray mouser poems from the acolyte, and an interview with fritz leiber from 1979. 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. 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. Sold out fafhrd and the gray mouser series book 1 swords and deviltry. Clive barker collection infernal parade, tortured souls, chiliad subterranean press. Leiber and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Fafhrd, the whiterobed princeling of the barbaric cold waste. Centipede press are releasing fritzs swords series. With passages such as after all, girls had a way of blotting out all lesser, but not thereby despicable. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Swords and deviltry, fritz leiber centipede press edition. Induction serves as the briefest of overviews, introducing the two characters over about one page of text. 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.
Fafhrd and the gray mouser series book 1 swords and. The book includes all of the stories that make up swords and deviltry along with two archival essays by harry o. Leiber 19101992 studied psychology and physiology at the university of chicago and then spent a year at a theological seminary. 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. Edgar allan poe library of weird fiction by poe, edgar allan. Fafhrd and the gray mouser series book 1 swords and deviltry. 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. 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. 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. First in the influential fanfavorite series, swords and deviltry collects four fantastical adventure stor.
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. Centipede press release swords against deviltry lankhmar. The fafhrd and gray mouser stories follow the lives of two larcenous but likable. Swords and deviltry the adventures of fafhrd and the gray. First in the influential fanfavorite series, swords and deviltry collects four fantastical adventure stories from fritz leiber. 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. Nightfall and other stories by isaac asimov doubleday 1969. 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. The first book in the revered series is, like the rest of the books, actually a collection of shorter works. Ankhmorpork is a direct parodyhomage to the city where most of the adventures of fafhrd and the gray mouser take place. 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. Deluxe oversized 18 x 878 numbered and signed edition of 50 copies. Subterranean press more copies of fritz leibers swords. The book consists of three novellas and a short introduction.
I was lucky to read it in a beautiful illustrated centipede press edition. The book is chronologically the fourth volume of the complete seven volume. Immensely entertaining, enjoyable, pithy, droll and just plain fun could be used every bit as interchangeably as classic and still hit the mark. It features five color interior illustrations, a fullcolor frontispiece, full color wraparound dustjacket, and custom illustrated endpapers. The fit and finishing is undeniably high quality and it looks amazing from a distancdeluxe one tier japanese sword stande. Fischers contribution was limited to ten thousand words of the lords of quarmall. Fritz leibers creation is in large part responsible for terry pratchetts work. Little did they realize that they were two longsundered, matching halves of a greater.
Aug 14, 2017 centipede press are releasing fritzs swords series. 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. Swords and deviltry by fritz leiber notes posted on april 5, 2020 by scott d. Swords and deviltry features five color interior illustrations, a fullcolor frontispiece, full color wraparound dustjacket, and custom illustrated endpapers. This one consists of one short story, induction, two novellas, the snow women and ill met in lankmar, and the novelette the unholy grail. Swords and deviltry in its new and very beautiful centipede press edition. 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. 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.
I like them the best, they have a bob eggleton landscapevibe going. The awardwinning sword and sorcery classic that introduced fafhrd and the gray mouser, from a grand master of science fiction and fantasy. The first novel of the adventures of fafhrd and the gray mouser. Magic, swordplay, desperate chases, ambushes, betrayal and retribution, sex, friendship, and the lure of lankhmars shadowy alleys of adventure, all meld together seamlessly. Here is the beginning of the legendary epic that has become a classic of fantasy adventure. It is chronologically the first volume of the complete seven volume edition of the collected stories devoted to the characters.
Subterranean press did a good job trying to keep the series going. Swords and deviltry by fritz leiber 2017, hardcover. Swords and deviltry by fritz leiber overdrive rakuten. 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. 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. 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. 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. Who among us didnt grow up with at least one fritz leiber novel. Book 2 swords against death, book 3 swords in the mist by leiber, fritz. With passages such as after all, girls had a way of blotting out all lesser, but not thereby despicable, delights. Jul 31, 2018 swords against death is a classic of the genre. Has anyone here if anyone is here checked out the centioede press titles. Swords and deviltry by fritz leiber, 1970, ace books edition. 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.
Swords and deviltry is robust fantasy, colourfully told, and highly rewarding if you enjoy two thieves as heroes. Swords and deviltry by fritz leiber notes shelf wear. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Subterranean press more copies of fritz leibers swords and.
Got my notice from centipede today for four titles, including the sleeping sorceress by michael moorcock, happy, happy, joy, joy lol 02192020, 09. Artwork from tom kidd looks lovely, and i suspect these will be highly sought after. Oct 10, 2017 here is the beginning of the legendary epic that has become a classic of fantasy adventure. The story of fafhrd and the gray mouser is among the most enduring in modern fantasy. Centipede press specializes in short run horror, crime, and science fiction in superbly designed editions. Little did they realize that they were two longsundered, matching halves of a greater herothat they would become. 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.
Let me tell, you these books are goregous, with fullcolor plates, elegant printing, and fine binding. Swords and deviltry collects, in terms of narrative or internal chronology, the first three stories of the swordsmen. 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. Our lists wyrdbooks science fiction and fantasy books. 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 is a fantasy short story collection by fritz leiber featuring his sword and sorcery heroes fafhrd and the gray mouser. Swords and deviltry, book by michael moorcock hardcover. Swords and deviltry collects, in terms of narrative or internal chronology, the first three stories of the swordsmen, thieves and mercenaries fafhrd and. 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. Deluxe one tier japanese sword stand i had to pay just a small price to present and safely store my katana and tanto.
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