Fritz Leiber Libri

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

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.

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.