Philip José Farmer Ordre des livres

Written for a men's magazine in 1953, but not used, the manuscript languished in obscurity until it was finally published in 2006 in the collection Pearls from Peoria, edited by Paul Spiteri. Published for the first time here in a standalone edition, featuring cover and interior art by Charles Berlin, introductory material by Mick Walton (author of Sir Richard Burton and His Circle), Mark Hodder (author of the Burton and Swinburne novels) and Paul Spiteri A Rough Knight for the Queen is Farmer's loving biography of one of his heroes. Publisher

Set in a richly imagined future, this classic science fiction short story explores themes of identity and humanity through its unique characters and their extraordinary experiences. The narrative delves into complex moral dilemmas and the consequences of advanced technology, inviting readers to reflect on the essence of being human in a rapidly evolving world. Farmer's imaginative storytelling captivates with its thought-provoking concepts and vivid world-building, making it a standout piece in the genre.

The book is recognized for its significant impact on human history, prompting efforts to preserve its legacy through modern republishing. This initiative aims to ensure that its valuable insights and teachings remain accessible to both current and future generations.

Philip José Farmer was given the WORLD FANTASY AWARD FOR LIFE ACHIEVEMENT and named an SFWA GRAND MASTER in the same year - a fitting recognition of his refusal to be pigeonholed. Whether pushing the boundaries of sexual and religious themes or reimagining pulp heroes for the modern age, Farmer's restless imagination knew no bounds. This omnibus contains THE MAKER OF UNIVERSES, the first of the World of Tiers series; the HUGO AWARD-winning TO YOUR SCATTERED BODIES GO, which opens the acclaimed Riverworld sequence; and the stand-alone space opera, THE UNREASONING MASK.

The Time Projector: No one knows where the great white clouds came from, but on the face of these clouds are live action images, like a movie. These images are of terrifying happenings often graphic and shocking in detail and appear to foretell future events.

A collection of Wold Newton-inspired short stories by Farmerphiles, experts, and the Grand Master of SF himself.

Space Commander Stagg explored the galaxies for 800 years. Upon his return, the hero Stagg is made the centerpiece of an incredible public ritual, one that will repeatedly take him to the heights of ecstasy and the depths of hell.

Simon Wagstaff narrowly escapes the Deluge that destroys Earth when he happens upon an abandoned spaceship. A man without a planet, he gains immortality from an elixir drunk during an interlude with a cat-like alien queen. Now Simon must chart a 3,000-year course to the most distant corners of the multiverse, to seek out the answers...