Fritz Leiber Libri

Questo volume è una vera e propria “antologia personale” di Fritz Leiber, curata da lui stesso e concepita come il seguito ideale di Spazio, tempo e mistero già pubblicato nella presente collana. Tutti i temi cari allo scrittore di San Francisco sono rappresentati: dall’avventura spaziale a bordo di grandi astronavi più veloci della luce alla satira sociale, dalle peripezie di Fafhrd e del Gray Mouser nell’universo parallelo di Nehwon al racconto del brivido, naturalmente con uno sfondo cosmico appropriato. Maestro di fantascienza e fantasy, Leiber ha voluto far seguire i racconti qui riuniti da una serie di articoli e saggi sugli argomenti che predilige: scienza, fantascienza, cinema e addirittura un omaggio a H.P. Lovecraft. Un volume, insomma, da non perdere per ogni appassionato della science fiction d’autore.

Trovare un gatto verde sul davanzale della propria finestra è indubbiamente un fatto strano. Ma un fatto più strano ancora sarebbe se il fatto di trovare il suddetto gatto ci sembrasse un fatto perfettamente normale. Ora è appunto questo che accade al giovane Phill Gish, il quale però non essendo del tutto stupido finisce per capire che il gatto in questione è qualcosa di molto ma molto più bizzarro di un semplice gatto verde. Alla stessa conclusione giunge il governo degli Stati Uniti e si dispone a prendere eccezionali misure di sicurezza. Chi ci dice infatti che quell'animale dai singolari poteri non sia uno psicomostro di laboratorio fabbricato in URSS e spedito in America per crearvi il caos? L'ipotesi cade quando si apprende che gatti analoghi sono comparsi anche a Mosca creandovi analoghe confusioni. Toccherà poi al professor Opperly, dell'Istituto Humberford di Parapsicologia, di avviare la soluzione dell'enigma. Ma avvertiamo subito che la parapsicologia non basta affatto, da sola, a farci prevedere lo scioglimento del romanzo. Copertina di: Karel Thole

Focusing on the contrasting journeys of an inner-directed sorcerer and his outer-directed apprentice, this narrative explores themes of magic realism and dark fantasy. Fritz Leiber's storytelling weaves a rich tapestry of mystical elements and character development, showcasing his mastery in blending the fantastical with the psychological. The dynamic between the two characters highlights their differing approaches to magic and life, creating a compelling exploration of their unique paths.

Deliberate exploitation of human hatred towards Martians drives Scatterday to take a stand. Faced with the threat of enslavement, he realizes that aiding the Martians is the only path to resistance, despite the dangers of mob justice looming over him. This story explores themes of prejudice, courage, and the complexities of allyship in a tense interspecies conflict.

Hired to guard a ship bearing gifts to a neighboring king, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser face Mingol raiders, a sea serpent, and a horde of tiny soldiers

Exploring the metaphor of modern life as a pyramid, this work delves into the constraints and structures that shape contemporary existence. The author draws parallels between the ancient Egyptian practice of burial and the ways in which society confines individuals within rigid frameworks. Through thought-provoking insights, the book encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and the societal constructs that may limit their potential and freedom.

Preserving a significant work in human history, this edition of Dr. Kometevsky's Day has been meticulously reformatted and retyped for clarity and readability. The modern design ensures that it remains accessible to both present and future generations, emphasizing its importance and relevance. This effort highlights the commitment to keeping valuable literature alive and well-presented.

From the moment when they first met, in the commission of the same, audacious theft, Fafhrd, the giant barbarian warrior from the Cold Waste, and the Gray Mouser, master thief, novice wizard and expert swordsman, felt no ordinary affinity. Forged over the gleam of sharpened steel as, back to back, they faced their foes, theirs was a friendship that would take them from adventure to misadventure across all of Nehwon, from the caves of the inner earth to the waves of the outer sea. But it was in the dark alleys and noisome back streets of the great fog-shrouded city of Lankhmar that they became legends.The First Book of Lankhmar includes the first four volumes of the hugely enjoyable Swords series.

After their legendary adventures in the northern wastes and beyond, Fafhrd, the giant barbarian warrior, and the Gray Mouser, master thief, novice wizard and expert swordsman, are back home in Lankhmar again, and looking for an easy time. But Lankhmar is under attack from a strange horde of invaders, including a two-headed dragon and an army of miniature wanderers ...Once those threats are seen off, a quest to the farthest reaches of Nehwon is in prospect. And then, in the last book of their adventures, Fafhrd goes sailing through the clouds, and the Mouser takes to the seas, before we finally bid a fond, if sad, farewell to Lankhmar. THE SECOND BOOK OF LANKHMAR includes the last three volumes of the hugely enjoyable series.

The burning wreck of a passenger jet with a missing cargo of gold and a desperate plea from a friend lead Tarzan of the Apes deep into intrigue in the jungles of Brazil. Soon the ape-man finds himself facing his most deadly nemesis yet: a criminal mastermind named Vinaro, whose enemies perish in mysterious explosions of gold and flame. But that may be only the beginning of Tarzan's challenges. For if he is to defeat Vinaro, Tarzan must confront him in the legendary golden city of Tucumai, from where no outsider has ever returned.

In order to forget their grief over the death of their lovers, Fafhrd the Barbarian and the Gray Mouser set off in search of adventure

Carl Mackay had an okay job, a beautiful woman, and a lot of big plans. But one day he met a beautiful, frightened girl who didn't quite belong in this world. And something began. Irrevocably. Something that diverted him forever from his path, shook the sleepy dust from his eyes and brought him to a startling confrontation with the furthest limits of life, death - and an alien, terrifying danger... the Sinful Ones.

Introduces Captain Graf Ulrich von Bek, his relatives, and his family's quest: the protection of the Holy Grail.

Twenty-two exciting stories from the twilight world of haunted houses and hair-raising spectres are contained in this spine-chilling anthology.Each tale is illustrated with specially commissioned drawings.

Professor Norman Saylor considered magic nothing more than superstition. Then he learned that his own wife was a practicing sorceress. But he still refuses to accept the truth...that in the secret occult warfare that governs our lives, magic is a matter of life and death. Filmed twice, as Weird Woman (1944) and Burn Witch Burn (1961), this tale of secret witchcraft on a modern college campus is as readable today as the day it was written. Fritz Leiber's classic story of terror CONJURE WIFE made into the American-International movie Norman Taylor thought it was absurd for his beautiful wife, Tansy, to believe in black magic. He made her throw her potions, charms and amulets into the fire. After all, he was a college professor, a rational man who didn't believe in superstition. Then, his troubles began ... phone calls in the dead of night, a student who threatened him with a gun, and a hideous gargoyle-like creature who stalked him about the campus, one whom he alone could see. Slowly, an atmosphere of palpable evil encircled him until the truth could no longer be denied. There were witches all around him, conniving for his soul, lusting for his body ... and he was powerless to defend himself. "Easily the most convincing and the most frightening of all modern horror stories" --Damon Knight

Fritz Leiber ranks among the giants of fantasy and science fiction visionaries, capturing multiple Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Awards and influencing a generation of writers. And his most renowned creations are the swashbuckling Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser stories. Collected here are adaptations of some of the finest of these tales—including the Hugo and Nebula Award winning “Ill Met in Lankhmar”—by comics legends Howard Chaykin, Mike Mignola, Dennis O’Neil, Al Williamson, and more. Join the hulking barbarian and the diminutive rogue as they battle swordsmen, necromancers, and flagons of strong drink! Collects Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser and Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser: The Cloud of Hate and Other Stories.

The Wanderer inspires feelings of pure terror in the hearts of the five billion human beings inhabiting Planet Earth. The presence of an alien planet causes increasingly severe tragedies and chaos. However, one man stands apart from the mass of frightened humanity. For him, the legendary Wanderer is a mere tale of bizarre alien domination and human submission. His conception of the Wanderer bleeds into unrequited love for the mysterious "she" who owns him. Join science fiction master Fritz Leiber, winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards, as he concocts a powerful allegorical novel that pierces to the heart of the human condition. Fritz Leiber is considered one of science fiction's legends. Author of a prodigious number of stories and novels, many of which were made into films, he is best known as creator of the classic Lankhmar fantasy series. Fritz Leiber has won awards too numerous to count including the coveted Hugo and Nebula, and was honored as a lifetime Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America. He died in 1992.

Fritz Leiber began writing science fiction stories in the 1940s and, to the delight of his fans, is still going strong. Perhaps best known for his Big Time series and the Hugo and Nebula awards winner Gonna Roll The Bones , Leiber succeeds in blending fantasy and science fiction in superbly readable fashion. This collection of twenty-two short stories is intended to demonstrate the development of his fascinating talent. Gonna Roll The Bones Joe Slatermiller knew he could roll dice better than any man in Night Town. But then he played against the Big Gambler. The Big Trek He didn't know where he was or how he got there. But he did know he shouldn't be able to understand the creatures he met. Marianna She flicked a switch that turned off the world... and the last one had her name on it. This anthology includes a bibliography and an introduction by Fritz Leiber.

Known in his lifetime primarily to readers of science fiction and fantasy, Fritz Leiber is now recognized as one of the finest writers of popular fiction of the twentieth century. An intimate of H. P. Lovecraft, Leiber crafted the twentieth century’s first great stories of urban horror, created the sword and sorcery tale almost singlehandedly, and wrote strong, resonant science fiction. Nothing less than a visionary American author, Leiber is considered by critics and fans alike to be one of our most original and versatile storytellers. The seventeen tales selected for this volume showcase Leiber’s virtuoso range and unforgettable characters: from the fabled, decadent streets of god-haunted Lankhmar to the eerie underworld of a Martian gambling hall; from a sunless, frozen Earth to the shattered, bombed, and violent wreckage of a post-atomic New York, and beyond. Edited by master anthologist Jonathan Strahan and Locus magazine founder Charles N. Brown, Fritz Leiber: Selected Stories presents a wide sampling of the grand master's best short fiction, covering all facets of his work, so that a new generation of twenty-first-century readers can continue to discover and enjoy his groundbreaking and memorable fiction.

Set in a dystopian future where most people live underground due to constant missile threats, the story follows George Gusterson, an unconventional writer who prefers the surface. He invents a device called the Tickler, initially a simple gadget that evolves into a powerful tool that influences thoughts and decisions, whispering commands into the user's ear. Weighing 28 pounds, it promotes positivity but ultimately enforces obedience. As Gusterson grapples with its control, he must confront the implications of his creation before it's too late.

"Farewell to Fritz... . Bid farewell to Grandmaster Fritz Leiber's mysterious land of Nehwon and the adventures of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser in this climax to their marvelous careers. Gold icons and a ghost -- towers of flesh and foam -- the mansions of the Moon and the rocky walls of Elvenhold -- a slip through the earth, a flight through the sky -- these last of Leiber's tales are as delightful and engaging as any he ever told. You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello This omnibus edition, the final collection of the Lankhmar series, contains a short story (""Sea Magic""), a novelette (""The Mer She""), a novella (""The Curse of the Smalls and the Stars"") and a complete novel (The Mouser Goes Below). This book is not the last of the adventures of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, though -- their story continues in a new trilogy authorized by the Leiber estate. Yet for marvelous tales from the original source, this paperback edition is indispensable".

Set against a vast cosmic backdrop, the narrative revolves around a small cast of characters navigating a complex and expansive universe. The plot explores themes of time travel and alternate realities, highlighting the intricacies of their interactions and the larger implications of their choices. Recognized with the prestigious Hugo Award in 1958, the story delves deep into the philosophical and existential questions raised by its unique premise.

Nice Girl with 5 Husbands, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

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In a dystopian future where peace is maintained through ritual sacrifice, Normsi faces his fate as a chosen one for execution, believed to be the highest honor a citizen can achieve. This grim practice stems from humanity's desire to prevent a return to the violent past, marked by wars and atrocities. As tensions rise, the story explores themes of sacrifice, the value of life, and the moral implications of government-sanctioned death in the pursuit of peace.

Exploring the nuances of memory, this book delves into the complexities of how we perceive and recall our past. It raises questions about the reliability of our memories and the factors that can alter them from day to day. Through insightful analysis, it invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and the nature of recollection, ultimately challenging the notion of a fixed, unchanging past.

The preservation of this classical work emphasizes its enduring significance throughout human history. Alpha Editions has undertaken the task of republishing it in a modern format, ensuring clarity and readability through complete reformatting and retyping, rather than relying on scanned copies. This effort aims to keep the book accessible for both present and future generations, highlighting its timeless value.

Set in the vibrant city of Lankhmar, two years after a catastrophic event known as the Year of the Feathered Death, the story follows the separation of two legendary characters, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Their divergent paths lead them into new adventures and challenges within the rich and perilous world of Nehwon, exploring themes of friendship, fate, and the complexities of their lives in a realm filled with magic and danger.

The Snowbank Orbit is a classical work that has held significance throughout human history. To ensure its enduring legacy, Alpha Editions has republished it in a modern format, complete with retyping and redesigning for clarity and readability. This edition is not a scanned copy, providing a fresh and accessible reading experience for both present and future generations.

The book emphasizes its historical significance and the efforts made to preserve it for future generations. It has been reformatted and retyped to enhance clarity and readability, ensuring that it is accessible in a modern format rather than as a scanned copy. This attention to presentation aims to maintain the work's importance and relevance in contemporary times.

Ein Klassiker der Fantasyliteratur! Nehwon, eine 'durch Zeit und fremdere Dimensionen' von uns getrennte Welt, ist die Heimat von Fafhrd und dem Grauen Mausling, den beiden größten Schwertkämpfern dieses und aller anderen Universen. Gemeinsam streifen sie durch die Welt, wo ihnen ihr legendärer Ruf stets vorauseilt, und bestehen mannigfache unerhörte Gefahren, von denen erboste Schneefrauen, mordlüsterne Pygmäenpriester, von bösen Architekten ersonnene lebende Häuser und grimmige Kurtisanen noch die geringsten sind. Viel Witz und sardonischer Humor kennzeichnen diesen Meilenstein der Fantasy, der in den USA gleichwertig neben den bedeutendsten Werken von J. R. R. Tolkien, Ursula K. Le Guin oder Robert E. Howard steht. Fritz Leiber wurde für sein Werk, das Science Fiction, Horror und Fantasy umfaßt, mit zahlreichen Preisen geehrt. Krönung und Höhepunkt seines Schaffens sind die Abenteuer von Fafhrd und dem Grauen Mausling, die hier erstmals in einer vollständigen und ungekürzten Neuausgabe vorgelegt werden. Umfangreiches, nie zuvor veröffentlichtes Zusatzmaterial und Hintergrundinformationen runden den ersten Band des vierbändigen Zyklus in der definitiven Ausgabe letzter Hand ab.

Mystische Abenteuer im größeren Format wieder aufgelegt! In der mythischen Welt von Newhon schlagen sich der geschickte Kämpfer Fafhrd und der gewitzte Dieb, den man „Der graue Mausling“ nennt, so durchs Leben. Nicht immer ganz ehrlich – aber immer aufrecht – kämpfen sie für das Gute und einen prall gefüllten Geldbeutel gegen Dämonen und Finsterlinge. Ihre Abenteuer bestreiten sie in lyrischen Erzählungen, angereichert mit mächtiger Zauberei und packender Action, aber auch gedankenschwerer Melancholie und einer ordentlichen Portion sardonischem Humor. Die Comic-Legenden Howard Chaykin (DOMINIC FORTUNE), Mike Mignola (HELLBOY) und Al Williamson (FLASH GORDON) schufen, unterstützt von Sherilyn van Valkenburghs stimmungsvollen Farben, aus sieben von Fritz Leibers tiefsinnigen Sword-and-Sorcery-Abenteuern ein grafisches Denkmal für die zwei liebenswerten Schurken und einen der besten Fantasy-Comics überhaupt.

Enthält folgende Stories: Clark Ashton Smith: Das Testament des Athammaus Henry Kuttner: Die Zitadelle in der Dunkelheit Robert E. Howard: Schatten im Mondlicht Poul Anderson: Der Mut des Cappen Varra Fritz Leiber: Der König der Meere

V druhém svazku Lovecraftových sebraných spisů sledujeme pozoruhodný vývoj génia fantastické literatury. Lovecraft pro sebe objevuje kouzlo zapomenutých měst, očarovaných pradávným kouzlem, kouzlo zaniklých civilizací stihnutých kletbou bohů starších než svět. Zároveň autor kolem čtenáře stále jemněji osnuje síť strachu ve skvělých povídkách, jako…

In de barre Koude Woestenij van Remmin rijst de onoverwinnelijke berg genaamd Sterhelling op. Het gerucht ging dat men op de toppen ervan demonen en boze goden kon vinden, en, vanzelfsprekend, ook fabelachtige schatten. Dus natuurlijk, toen Fafhrd en de Grijze Muizer ervan hoorden... En, alsof één zo’n uitputtend avontuur niet al rijkelijk voldoende is voor twee simpele stervelingen, verplicht het tweetal zich ook nog tot onderaardse diensten in het door doodsangst gekwelde koninkrijk Quarmall-Onder-de-Bergen, broedplaats van oeroudste en allerbooste magieën. Daar leren zij tot schaad en schand dat, vaker dan niet, het geen schatten zijn die aan het eind van een queeste blinken, doch verraad! Toch weten onze koene dapperen de dodendans te ontspringen, zodat ze welgemoed met frisse heldenmoed kunnen beginnen aan nieuwe doldrieste, allerplezierigste en ook gruwzame avonturen! Bevat: In de heksentent (In the Witch’s Tent, 1968) Sterhelling (Stardock, 1965) De twee beste dieven van Lankhmar (The Two Best Thieves in Lankhmar, 1968) De Heren van Quarmall (The Lords of Quarmall, 1964)

Het leven van avonturiers en straatschenders kronkelt zich dikwerf in grillige en ongezonde bochten, en voert hen in oorlogen, wedstrijden met sluwe magiërs en doemvolle ontmoetingen met verrukkelijke tovenaressen. Doch niemand had kunnen voorspellen welk noodlot Fafhrd en de Grijze Muizer uit de sloppen en stegen vna luisterrijk Lankhmar lokte naar een griezelig avontuur langs de kusten van Remmins Binnenzee, en ten slotte zelfs door een onzichtbare poort naar een heel andere wereld... Niemand had kunnen voorzien in welke wanhopige gevechten met wezens van vleesgeworden kwaad, in welke gevaarvolle vallen van verfoeilijke goden Fafhrd en de Grijze Muizer verzeild zouden raken op zoek naar het vluchtige Mistkasteel!

Meet some of the insufferably zany characters that inhabit the mad, gay, heady world of the 'arts'... GASPARD DE LA NUIT - human journeyman writer. He has problems with an eager girlfriend, Heloise Ibsen (assigned to him by his publisher.) What he really loves is the robot that actually writes his novels, which he oils with devoted care. His closest friend is ZANE GORT - a fine, upstanding, self-employed robot writer, Zane writes books for other robots and is madly in love with MISS BLUSHES - a censor robot who is something of a prude and rather hysterical - very logical when you consider her circuits are wired for censorship, but it makes life difficult for Zane. He turns for help to NURSE BISHOP - a small but formidably beautiful human who plays nursemaid to a mysterious group of near-human entities who are owned by FLAXMAN AND CULLINGHAM - human publishers of low cunning and deplorable language. And there are many, many more...

Wat doen twee avontuurlijke schelmen als zij hun eerste liefdes verloren hebben en de wereld grauw lijkt? Zij gaan op zoek naar nieuwe avonturen - naar onbekende werelddelen met moordlustige afgodsbergen en geheime torens vol schatten; zij ontmoeten andere vaardige zwaardvechters en boos-sluwe schurken, bizarre beesten en astrale monsters, venijnige geraamtes, grenzeloos machtige magiërs, alsmede verukkelijke meisjes in overvloed, van wie sommigen grote wijsheid bezitten. Fafhrd, de jonge barbaar en de Grijze Muizer, gesjeesd leerling-magiër, verkennen iedere uithoek van Remmin, reizen over, onder en door de grote zeeën - hongerig op zoek naar alles wat fortuin of vergetelheid belooft...

15 verhalen van evenzovele schrijvers, die gerekend worden tot de meesters van de science fiction.

Fritz Leiber Das Licht der Finsternis: Die Menschheit versinkt in einem zweiten finsteren Zeitalter. Angst heißt die neue Religion, und freies Denken ist ihre Todsünde. Skrupellose Wissenschaftler haben die Kontrolle über die Welt an sich gerissen und unterdrücken die Menschheit mit der Behauptung, es gebe übernatürliche Kräfte. Doch dann erweisen sich die angeblichen Wunder als Täuschungen. Mit diesem Buch legt Bastei-Lübbe ein lang übersehenes Juwel aus dem Schatz des Altmeisters der phantasievollen Science Fiction vor. Deutsche Erstveröffentlichung Science Action Bestseller

Christopher Crockett la Cruz kommt von Dircumluna, dem Exilsatelliten der Künstler und Wissenschaftler; er ist Schauspieler und die Frauen sind verrückt nach ihm; den Männern gefällt er weniger, er sieht ihnen zu fremdartig aus, und sie nennen ihn „Totenkopf“. Doch auf la Cruz wirken die Menschen, die nach dem Dritten Weltkrieg die Erde bewohnen, nicht weniger fremdartig. Durch Hormonbehandlung sind die Texaner zu Riesen geworden, und sie beherrschen den größten Teil des Nordamerikanischen Kontinents. Die „Mex“ dagegen, ihre Sklaven, sind unglückliche Zwerge, und für sie ist „Totenkopf“ das Zeichen des Widerstands, der legendäre Führer. Sie nennen ihn „El Esqueleto“, das Skelett, weil er – in der Schwerelosigkeit der mondnahen Satellitenstadt aufgewachsen – sich unter der Schwerkraft der Erde nur mit Hilfe eines Exoskeletts aufrecht bewegen kann. Für la Cruz sind die Mex eine Aufgabe und Texas eine Herausforderung. Die Zeit ist reif für eine Revolution, aber Texas ist groß.

Eine grofie Zei Sie entführen das Baby Einstein, versenken siegreiche dorische Schiffe, lassen die Nazis ein zaristisches Rußland besetzen, ändern ein wenig an den politischen Konstellationen in alten Rom und an denen auf Luna. Sie kampfen in allen Epochen, Wesen aus allen Zeiten und Bereichen des Kosmos, geisterhafte Doppelgänge rihrer selbst. Ein fantastischer Science Fiction-Abenteuerroman, preisgekront mit dem HUGO-Award.

Durch Zeit und fremde Dimensionen von der Erde getrennt, träumt die alte Welt Nehwon vor sich hin - mit ihren Eisöden, Wüsten, fruchtbaren Landstrichen und stolzen Zitadellen. Nehwon - ein Tummelplatz für Piraten, wilde Reiter, freche Diebe und ränkeschmiedende Zauberer.Hier leben der Nordling Fafhrd, sieben Fuß groß und ganz in Leder gehüllt, und der Graue Mausling, von kindlicher Statur und ein Adept Weißer Magie. Das unzertrennliche Freundes paar durchstreift das Land; ihre Taten sind Legion, ihre List gilt als sprichwörtlich. Gerüchte und Sagen ranken sich um ihr Leben. Furcht ist ihnen fremd, wenn es gilt, gegen Ungeheuer,Magier, Despoten, Diebesgesindel - oder schöne Frauen anzutreten.

Een volk van interstellaire avonturiers veroorzaakt een wereldcatastrofedoor de maan te vernielen en de brokstukken te gebruiken voor hun onbegrijpelijke doeleinden.

In einem geheimen Labor in Kalifornien forscht Wissenschaftler Daniel Kesserich an den Geheimnissen von Zeit und Raum. Unwissentlich öffnet er Pforten zu fremden Dimensionen und bringt ein schreckliches Schicksal über die Welt. Fritz Leiber, inspiriert von H. P. Lovecraft, schrieb diese unveröffentlichte Novelle in den 1930er Jahren.

L'étrange silhouette que Franz Westen, écrivain de S.-F. et de fantastique, surprend dans ses jumelles au sommet d'une des collines de Son Francisco est-elle une " entité paramentale "? Une de ces forces maléfiques engendrées par les grandes villes et leurs constructions géantes, comme le prétendait Thibaut de Castries, un vieil illuminé du début du siècle dont les théories occultes auraient inspiré Clark Ashton Smith et peut-être même H.P. Lovecraft? C'est d'abord par jeu que Westen émet cette hypothèse. Mais lorsqu'il découvre que le vieux mage, grâce au contrôle qu'il affirmait exercer sur les " entités paramentales ", n'est pas étranger au tremblement de terre de 1906, que des gens comme Ambrose Bierce ou Jack London le prenaient au sérieux, et qu'il a laissé une redoutable malédiction posthume, le jeu tourne au cauchemar ... [4e de couverture]

GATHER, DARKNESS! is a science-fiction classic. It tells the story of Armon Jarles, a man on the edge, living amidst the disputes of two rival powers at large in the world. 360 years after a nuclear holocaust ravaged mankind, throwing society back into the dark ages, the world is fraught with chaos and superstition. The new rulers over the masses of humanity are the techno-priests of the Great God, endowed with scientific knowledge lost to the rest of humanity. Jarles, originally of peasant descent, rises to become a priest of the Great God. He knows the gospel propagated by the priests to be a fraud, based on illusion and trickery. Even more offensive to him is the paucity of true believers among the priesthood. One day he rebels against his priestly training and attempts to incite the peasants to rise up and demand freedom, but they are not ready. Jarles is not the only dissenter trying to sabotage and expose the false theocracy of the priesthood witchcraft is slowly gaining strength and support among the populace. about to throw him headlong into the middle of the greatest holy war the world has ever seen.

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