Alan Dean Foster Libri

Alan Dean Foster riprende, in questo romanzo, i famosi personaggi ideati da George Lucas: il biondo Luke Skywalker, l’eroe senza macchia uscito dal mondo ingenuo e contadino, la principessa Leia Organa, bellissima, perseguitata, vendicatrice figlia di un pianeta-regno distrutto dalle forze del Male, e i due simpatici anche se un po’ nevrotici automi, Artoo Deetoo e See Threepio e li ripropone in una nuova appassionante favola. I nostri eroi precipitano su un pianeta sconosciuto, tutto giungle, pantani e mostri allucinanti, impegnati fino allo spasimo nella ricerca di una gemma capace di conferire, a chi la possiede, il controllo della Forza, cioè di quel potere sovrumano che Luke aveva ereditato dal suo mitico maestro Ben Kenobi. Ma alla ricerca di questa gemma c’è pure Darth Vader, il Signore Nero, capo delle restaurate forze dell’impero. E Luke, il Bene, e Vader, il Male, si affronteranno in un drammatico e disperato duello finale, simboli perenni di quel conflitto che ci portiamo dentro.

This story offers a unique twist on the traditional furry tale, featuring unconventional characters and unexpected plot developments. It delves into themes of identity, friendship, and the challenges of embracing one's true self in a whimsical yet thought-provoking setting. Readers can expect a blend of humor and heart, with a narrative that subverts expectations and invites reflection on the nature of belonging and acceptance.

A diverse collection of essays showcases Alan Dean Foster's insightful perspectives on a wide array of topics, ranging from art and culture to technology and nature. Over a hundred essays delve into subjects like unperformed symphonies, electric vehicles, and cultural icons such as The Beatles and Orson Welles. Foster also explores unique phenomena like coywolves and Japanese rainchains, making this volume a rich tapestry of observations that reflect his curiosity and knowledge across multiple fields.

Three seemingly unrelated individuals—Marc, a Parisian poet; Emily, an archaeology Ph.D. student in Pompeii; and Demyan, a Russian scholar—each possess a fragment of an ancient inscription from the Necronomicon. Their quest to uncover the final piece leads them to the mysterious City of Pillars in the Arabian desert. As they embark on this daring mission, they must confront cosmic forces that threaten their success and unravel the secrets of the inscription.

For over four decades, the demand for Star Trek stories has led to five television series, over seven hundred episodes, ten feature films, and an animated series. From the early short-story adaptations by James Blish in the 1960s to the original novels of the 1970s and beyond, fiction has significantly expanded the Star Trek universe. This exploration delves into why these books serve as a powerful creative outlet for some and a fresh way to engage with the Star Trek mythos for others. The work reflects on the first forty years of professionally published Star Trek fiction, showcasing the personalities and creative sensibilities of its contributors. It provides an insightful look into the creative processes, challenges, innovations, and progress within this literary landscape. Author Jeff Ayers has engaged with nearly six hundred books and interviewed over three hundred authors and editors to create a comprehensive guide to this unique publishing phenomenon. Fully illustrated with book covers, the work includes an index by title and author, as well as a detailed timeline, making it an essential resource for every fan.

A group of motley castaways on an ice planet help a race of cat-like aliens, in this science fiction adventure by the #1 New York Times bestseller. After crash-landing on the icy planet Tran-ky-ky, salesman Ethan Frome Fortune wants to get back to his life and back to his business. So he and his burly sidekick, Skua September, head to the trading post of Brass Monkey to book passage home. However, when they learn that profiteers and bureaucrats are victimizing their native friends, the Tran, Ethan and Skua decide to stick around. This means helping the Tran gain admission to the Humanx Commonwealth. To do so, they must board their icerigger once more and search for a fabled city, uncover the history of the Tran, and battle some of their fiercest enemies yet . . .

To save his dying mentor, Jon-Tom the spellsinger and his ever reluctant sidekick Mudge the otter must venture across time and space to confront a danger unlike anything they have faced before. Jon-Tom and his friends have seen better days. After his motley crew moved heaven and Earth to save civilization at the battle of Jo-Troom Gate, his merry band went its separate ways. Mudge, the foul-mouthed otter, eagerly returned to thieving, drinking, and whoring, while Talea, the girl of Jon-Tom's dreams, embarked on her own adventures, leaving him to study magic with Clothahump, the irascible wizard whose inept spell trapped him in this weird otherworld in the first place. But now Clothahump is dying, and not even Jon-Tom's spellsinging can make him well. In search of medicine for the centuries-old turtle, he and Mudge venture across the seas on a dubious quest that will require the assistance of an Amazonian white tiger, a ferret, and a gender-challenged unicorn. They're going to need all the help they can get

The narrative explores the tension between opposing forces, raising questions about loyalty, identity, and the consequences of conflict. As characters navigate a landscape fraught with danger, they must confront not only external threats but also their own beliefs and motivations. Themes of survival and moral ambiguity weave through the storyline, challenging readers to consider who the real adversaries are and what it means to protect one's own. The book promises a gripping journey filled with unexpected twists and deep character development.