Fritz Leiber Livres

Les étoiles bougèrent dans le ciel, et le Vagabond surgit du vide interstellaire. C'était une planète entière qui menaçait la Terre. Elle dévora la lune. On la prit d'abord pour un astre errant, puis on découvrit qu'elle était habitée, pilotée et servait de refuge à un peuple fugitif. Mais sur Terre, le Vagabond avait déclenché l'apocalypse. Des tremblements de terre, des raz de marée de plus de cinq cents mètres de hauteur, la panique. Sans le vouloir, sans le savoir, le Vagabond avait ébranlé les fourmilières humaines. Il portait aussi l'amour. Celui de Paul Hagbolt pour Tigrishka, la femme-chat, un amour impossible entre deux espèces, deux mondes, deux désespoirs. Ou deux espoirs. Prix Hugo 1965, Le Vagabond, le plus célèbre roman de Fritz Leiber, est l'un des grands classiques de la science-fiction, comparable par son originalité et sa qualité littéraire à La Guerre des mondes de H.G. Wells et aux Chroniques martiennes de Ray Bradbury.

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]

Exploring the dynamic between an inner-directed sorcerer and his outer-directed apprentice, this modern tale delves into themes of personal growth and the complexities of mentorship. The narrative intertwines their contrasting approaches to magic, revealing how their journeys shape their identities and destinies. Set against a backdrop of mystical elements, the story examines the balance between introspection and action in the pursuit of power and knowledge.

This collection features three works by Fritz Leiber, showcasing his diverse storytelling. "The Creature from Cleveland Depths" delves into a unique narrative, while "Bread Overhead" offers a humorous take on fantastical themes. "No Great Magic," part of the Change War series, explores complex ideas within a magical context. Originally published in "Galaxy" magazine, these stories highlight Leiber's inventive imagination and ability to blend humor with thought-provoking concepts.

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.

The arrival of a dark star plunges the world into eternal night, transforming historical events into extraordinary myths within a single generation. As society grapples with this profound change, characters navigate the challenges and mysteries of their new reality, exploring themes of myth-making, survival, and the human spirit in the face of overwhelming darkness.

Set in post-war America, the story follows Wysten Turner, a British man who encounters a troubled woman in New York. She is trapped in a toxic relationship with her abusive wrestler boyfriend and pleads for Turner's assistance in escaping. However, as he becomes involved, the complexities of her situation unfold, raising questions about trust and the true nature of her plight.

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.