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Over 600 photos together with a special section on marks and backstamps, Japanese patent numbers, and trademarks. Ashtrays, bells, candleholders, pitchers, salt and pepper sets, souvenirs, vases, wall pockets, figurines, and much more are included. New sections include Lobster Ware and Japanese Arts Crafts-style vases. AUTHORBIO: Carole White is the author of a four-volume series on Made in Japan Ceramics. She also wrote Collector's Guide to Lunchboxes and Glass Ceramic Baskets. REVIEW: This book updates information on a range of ceramics made in Japan. An introductory discussion of maker's marks provides illustrated examples while chapters organized by item type, from bookends to condiment sets and cigarette items, makes for quick reference. It is the perfect book for collectors of Made in Japan ceramics, and is a perfect addition to the three-volume series by the author.
Customer Reviews:
MADE IN JAPAN collectibles.......2007-06-14
I collect older (collectible) MADE IN JAPAN items and therefore I have quite a few books on the subject. This book is not complete but quite helpful. Photos are nice.
Many different volumes have been written on this subject. Infact, I own 3 other books on this subject.
When "Made in Japan" collectibles were issued there were sooooo many different items sold, that it would be impossible to include all of them in just one book. The author tried and did a good job though.
Not as good as the others.......2006-01-31
While this line of books continues to give pictures and markings for research and collecting, the author seems to be running out of examples when there are so many out there he could include.
Too Little Information.......2000-06-04
I purchased this book for the sole purpose of "Marks" identification. Sure there are pictures of marks, but none are identified. When I did a search to find books with oriental markings, this book was suggested. I was very disappointed ... pictures are great ... values appear too high. Enough said.
One of the Best !.......2000-03-21
Great color photos, informative text and a section on Identification marks that is worth the price of the whole book! I'm buying books #2 and 3 !
One of the Best !.......2000-03-21
Great color photos, informative text and a section on Identification marks that is worth the price of the whole book! I'm buying books #2 and 3 !
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This all-new Book II is produced as a companion volume to Book I and none of the pieces pictured are repeated from the first book. Over 600 all-new beautiful full-color photographs together with a special section on marks and backstamps aid the collector in identifying and dating a collection. Special focus is given to the many styles, different glazes, as well as care and cleaning tips. 2000 values. AUTHORBIO: Carole White is the author of a four-volume series on Made in Japan Ceramics. She also wrote Collector's Guide to Lunchboxes and Glass Ceramic Baskets. REVIEW: This book is one of the first to be written on the subject, and is written by a noted carnival glass author and collector. A history of Imperial begins the book, then patterns and photos appear alphabetically. It is a great resource for carnival glass collectors.
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Made in Japan collectibles.......2007-06-14
I collect older (collectible) MADE IN JAPAN items and therefore I have quite a few books on the subject. This book is not complete but quite helpful. Photos are nice.
Many different volumes have been written on this subject. Infact, I own 3 other books on this subject.
When "Made in Japan" collectibles were issued there were sooooo many different items sold, that it would be impossible to include all of them in just one book. The author tried and did a good job though.
A wonderfully thorough reference for the collector..........2000-04-02
Carole Bess White has put together an exhaustive reference work on Japanese ceramics from the early 20th century to today. Her extensive research really pays off in this book, crammed full of photos of all types.
Bess covers everything from ash trays to water sets, candy dishes to salt & pepper sets, Satsuma to souvenir plates. I especially like the many photos of various backstamps (marks) she provides. The book has over 250 pages of photos, and includes catalog pages from current novelty producers. If you're interested in collectible ceramics "Made in Japan", don't hesitate to buy this book!
She did it again!.......2000-03-29
Book #2 is every bit as good as the first one. NO REPEATS !... and new information on the companies that made these delightful pieces. Color photos, marks and all the information you need. Ms. Whites books are getting like potato chips to me.. you can't have just one!
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Carole Bess White Author Carole Bess White's four volumes of Made in Japan Ceramics have been bestsellers for many years. Her latest book features selections from all of these books, as well as hundreds of new pieces and photographs never before published - lots of luster ware and Art Deco, wall pockets, vases, kitchenware, a nice selection of Made in Japan spice racks, and a wide variety of useful and decorative objects appear in the book. Not only are there hundreds of beautiful pieces showcased, but there are detailed historical facts about Made inJapan ceramics. Among the categories are ashtrays, candleholders, condiment sets, salt pepper sets, toothbrush holders, pincushions, bookends, planters, wall pockets, Art Deco objects, figural objects of all sorts, and much more, including a section on Japanese Arts Crafts-style vases with all new photographs. Enjoy this sampling of old and new favorites from Carole Bess White.
Customer Reviews:
Pretty Book, Not Enough Identification.......2007-06-21
The book has clear vivid photos and a overview of all the catagories of Made in Japan collectibles but while she has the marks listed, far too many of them are not identified. There are 189 marks shown of which 101 are not identified. But nice pictures and well organized.
Made in Japan Ceramics.......2005-09-06
Rich in illustration, a mind boggling output of work from Japan which seems well documented and categorized.
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All-new Book Three is a companion volume with none of the pieces pictured repeated from the previous books. This highly informative guide distinguishes those 'Made in Japan' ceramics from other Japanese export ceramics such as Nippon, Noritake, and Occupied Japan. Over 650 beautiful color photographs together with a special section on marks and backstamps aid the collector in identifying and dating a collection. Special focus is given to the many styles, and different glazes, as well as reproductions to be aware of in the market. An unbelievable amount and variety of items are featured in this fun, colorful book - from ashtrays to wall pockets, figurines, pincushions, planters, souvenirs, bookends and much more. 1998 values. AUTHORBIO: Carole White is the author of a four-volume series on Made in Japan Ceramics. She also wrote Collector's Guide to Lunchboxes and Glass Ceramic Baskets. REVIEW: This book updates information on a range of ceramics made in Japan. An introductory discussion of maker's marks provides illustrated examples while chapters organized by item type, from bookends to condiment sets and cigarette items, makes for quick reference. It is the perfect book for collectors of Made in Japan ceramics, and is a perfect addition to the four-volume series by the author.
Customer Reviews:
Made in Japan collectibles.......2007-06-14
I collect older (collectible) MADE IN JAPAN items and therefore I have quite a few books on the subject. This book is not complete but quite helpful. Photos are nice.
Many different volumes have been written on this subject. Infact, I own 3 other books on this subject.
When "Made in Japan" collectibles were issued there were sooooo many different items sold, that it would be impossible to include all of them in just one book. The author tried and did a good job though.
Collectors Guide to Made in Japan Ceramics.......2007-06-03
This was an awesome product for me to have because I have alot of ceramics that have the made in japan labels on them. It is really fun to look them up to see if what you have is worth anything.
Continued excellence.......2000-05-12
Made in Japan Ceramics Book 3 continues to give the readers what they want: INFORMATION ! Biscuit Barrels, Figurines, Condiment Sets , Wall Pockets, etc.,etc., with top notch color photos. Carole Bess White has chosen to share her vast knowledge and love of these charming pieces. Thanks Carole. When shall we expect volume #4 ?
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Collins Pastel Painter's Question and Answer Book
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Super Reader.......2007-08-30
Stormbringer is the end of this Elric cycle. Many times Elric has struggled with his symbiotic relationship with the powerful demonsword Stormbringer. It gives him energy, but has caused him to destroy those close to him, earning him the sobriquets Kinslayer and Womanslayer, at times.
He finally faces the Dukes of Hell, again, and must summon all his creativity, and dig deep into the last of his bag of tricks, not the least of which are the Dragons of Melnibone.
This is the end for this Eternal Champion, as he faces his final destiny, and his place in the multiverse.
Not nearly as good as they say.......2005-02-17
I will beg to differ with so many of the glowing reviews of Stormbringer, and indeed the whole of the Elric saga. Before reading them, I had heard how great they were from a variety of people. Given the time of their writing, they obviously fall into the latter stages of the great pulp/sci-fi/fantasy boom that occured from the twenties until the late sixties. I have greatly enjoyed many of Moorcock's contemporaries and forefathers, such as R.E. Howard, Edgar Rice Burroughs, and, of course, Tolkien. Each writer has his own set of strengths and weaknesses, but they all bring some sparkling thing to their work, some great gift.
After reading a six book saga from Moorcock, as well as a three book Omnibus long since forgotten, I have to wonder if the same is true for this author. I've foud that his charactarization is poor, in the main. His central characters tend to be disconnected brooders, while the rest are really just moveable scenery. No one moves to the level of attaining a connection with the reader. In addition, even at points of wild action and universe-moving portent, the tension in the writing is lacking for me. It's all a fairly dispassionate walk-through, in my eyes. I'm sure people are cursing my name at this moment, but I can only provide my opinion, for good or ill.
In the end, however, the biggest problem with this whole saga is this: Elric is a one-trick horse. He laments the terrible cost that carrying Stormbringer incurs, killing his friends and loved ones, addicting him like a drug to its evil power. He tries to find ways to leave his dependence on the sword behind. Something occurs that causes him to pick up Stormbringer yet again. Elric gets in trouble, and Stormbringer's awful power solves the problem, albiet with some terrible cost to him. It's the same story every time. Even the type of evil that Stormbringer causes is fairly predictable. It plunges itself into someone's flesh and takes their soul, killing one of Elric's friends or comrades. Over the long haul (or even the short one, really), it becomes rather uninspiring.
There are far better fantasy sagas out there. I would hesitate to recommend this one to any but the hard-core reader. Though it's hard to find, Michael Scott Rohan's Winter of the World saga is a thousand times better, and deals with some of the same ideas. Cheers.
Review: Stormbringer (Elric Saga) (Michael Moorcock) .......2004-07-28
Plot:
Elric, Crimson-Eyed Albino, Last Emperor of Melnibon?, Kinslayer (and many more unflattering titles), is still closely bound to his sword, Stormbringer. It being a product of Chaos, much like himself, makes it the perfect weapon against his former Masters.
In this book, the last of the Elric Saga, Elric will at long last learn his Fate. More yet, he will have to blow the Horn of Fate, thrice, before the World can be reborn. But of course, the Lords of Chaos aren't just going to let him destroy everything they own, everything they are.
It's an all out Battle against the Dukes of Hell themselves, and Elric is running out of Allies. The Sourcerer-Albino still has a few tricks up his sleeve, and the Horn of Fate is able to help him rouse the Dragons of Melnibon? from their slumber on the Dragon Isle.
But it will take more than the Mighty Melnibonean Dragons to overcome these forces of Chaos.
While his enemies are numerous and the most powerful forces in all of the Multiverse, Elric is aided by The Servants of Fate. And that is help one cannot overlook.
Of course, that's all I can say, I can't spoil the entire book for you, wouldn't be nice.
Characters:
Michael Moorcock's characters are somewhat unique. Elric most of all. He is in some ways a typical anti-hero, though so much more. The characters, and particularly Elric, are very well thought out, and as Moorcock would say "They're everything Tolkien's characters aren't".
Moonglum is in many ways (still) the exact opposite of Elric. Though they are both part of a greater being, and serve a common purpose, they are entirely different.
Dyvim Slorm again is completely different. Whereas Elric lacked certain Melnibon?an traits (among other things due his albinism), he is the perfect example of a True Melnibon?an. What that means, you will have see for yourself.
Still, you will have to read the book to get better acquainted with all the characters. Who knows, you might just like some of them .
Book's Cons:
The only downside to this book is that it is the last one in the Saga. After this there is nothing more for Elric. Once you read the Final Chapter you know that it's time to let go of what is in my opinion the most amazing character in the history of Fantasy! You might just shed a tear, though that's not really a bad thing.
Book's Pros:
The best part of the book is that despite its being Fantasy, very dark and gloomy Fantasy, you can still relate to it. Of course, you can't relate to going up against the Lords of Chaos, but Elric is a very emotional character in some ways, and that is something everyone can relate to.
I'm not going to lie to you, not many people will like this book. Fantasy is already a somewhat 'despised' genre among many, and Moorcock is possibly one of the more despised writers ever, but that alone is a great proof of his awesome talent.
If you like a very exciting book, of which you know the end will be sad; if you like Moorcock's Multiverse, his Champion Eternal, his struggle for the Balance; then you will love this book. If not, then you won't.
The best 'pro' however is this one: Elric can kick some serious ass with that bad ass sword of his! Go Stormbringer!
Other Comments:
To put in the word those silly kids nowadays use "OMFG IT PWNZ!11!!".
Erhm, I mean, yes, the book rocks.
In all seriousness, this is my favourite book in my favourite Saga by my favourite author. Before I read Moorcock's books I thought nothing could get better than The Lord of the Rings, boy, was I wrong.
Full throttle fantasy!.......2004-03-11
I'm moved to write this review after finishing "Stormbringer" again for the nth time. Actually, I read Stormbringer again after slogging through one of the Robert Jordan books, and it was like a bucket of cold water over my head. I realized just how bored and uninterested I have become with the Wheel of Time series.
Stormbringer and the other books about the brooding albino anti-hero Elric of Melnibone are full of apocalyptic energy, epic plots, and immense creativity.
Stormbringer is of course the demonic sword carried by Elric of Melnibone, the last of the Dragon Emperors. Elric is an aspect of the Eternal Champion (a character found in nost of Moorcock's fantasy work) doomed, in this world, to bring its destruction and in the process, restore the balance between Law and Chaos.
Stormbringer was written before a lot of the other stories in the Elric saga, so Moorcock really glories in the character he has created. In a series of short stories, Elric discovers his fate and seeks to carry it out.
I've had the Stormbringer book for years, and read it from time to time. After finishing it (in about a day) I started on again with another Elric omnibus edition and I'm halfway through it already. Moorcock's prose is fast and deadly and moves like greased lightning. Each scene pushes things further and faster ahead and there is no wandering around, looking at the flowers.
I've given up on Jordan and many of his contemporaries. There's just too much navel-gazing going on in current fantasy novels.
But Moorcock is one of the best there is and was. If you're stuck in the fantasy doldrums, tired of slogging through 700 pages with no payoff, all it will take is for you to read "Stormbringer" to be whipped away in its gale force winds.
The saga concludes with one of fantasy's great novels.......2004-03-11
Michael Moorcock created the character of Elric, a doomed albino prince of a dying race who carries a cursed sword called Stormbringer in his wanderings throughout the Young Kingdoms of the humans, in the mid-sixties for "Science Fantasy Magazine." Elric starred in a series of novellas, the last four of which were gathered together to create this single novel, "Stormbringer." Although Moorcock has gone on to write many more novels featuring Elric, "Stormbringer is chronologically the last of the series; the albino prince meets his destiny and the world faces its fate in the eternal battle of law and chaos.
And the saga ends on its highest note; without a doubt, "Stormbringer" is one of the best of Michael Moorcock novels. Most fans consider this finale the best in the series. Even though it was originally published as four novellas, the parts flow together in one concentrated epic of sorcerery, horror, and war. The storyline has the the Theocrat of Pan Tang, Jagreed Lern, ally himself with the Dukes of Hell to spread Chaos across the Earth, warping it in nightmarish ways. Leading the seemingly hopeless struggle against the conquerors, Elric comes to understand finally the destiny appointed him, and that the fate of the entire world -- and the one that will follow it -- rests on his own, hideous sacrifice.
Moorcock's imagination here is feverish and grotesque, the battles sequences are epic and thrilling, and the language is poetic and deeply tragic. Everything that has come before in the saga of Elric (principally in the five earlier novellas that make up "The Werid of the White Wolf" and "The Bane of the Black Sword," as well as the 1972 prequel novel "Elric of Melniboné") crashes together for the cosmic, cathartic conclusion. This stands easily amongst the best fantasy novels ever written, and fine example of dark, philosophic fantasy filled with imagery that you will never forget.
Customer Reviews:
Super Reader.......2007-08-30
The second of the Doubleday editions, this contains The Vanishing Tower, The Bane of the Black Sword and Stormbringer.
The Vanishing Tower
This book is also known as The Vanishing Tower. Elric is not a fan of the sorcerer Theleb K'aarna. In fact he is so much not a fan he would like to introduce him to the Black Blade, in an up close, personal, and body cavity penetrating kind of manner.
He is having a lot of problems getting to him though, until he gets help from The Sleeping Sorceress.
4 out of 5
The Bane of the Black Sword
The Bane of the Black Sword is also a collection.
The Stealer of Souls
Kings in Darkness
The Flamebringers (also called The Caravan of Forgotten Dreams)
To Rescue Tanelorn
The first three are adventures with Elric and Moonglum, and the latter is actually a story of Rackhir the Red Archer, one of the worthy individuals the Eternal Champion meets from time to time.
4.5 out of 5
Stormbringer
Stormbringer is the end of this Elric cycle. Many times Elric has struggle with his symbiotic relationship with the powerful demonsword Stormbringer. It gives him energy, but has caused him to destroy those close to him, earning him the sobriquets Kinslayer and Womanslayer, at times.
He finally faces the Dukes of Hell, again, and must summon all his creativity, and dig deep into the last of his bag of tricks, not the least of which are the Dragons of Melnibone.
This is the end for this Eternal Champion, as he faces his final destiny, and his place in the multiverse.
5 out of 5
Amazing.......2007-01-22
This book truly does leave you with a feeling of emptiness. But, combined with the 1st saga, it truly has left an impression of beauty entertwined with sadness that has stayed with me for over a decade. I have read this series 3 times now. A masterpiece. Truly one of the greatest fantasy stories ever written.
Add this to your collection.......2004-07-20
I've only read the Elric saga part 2 and that was a few years back, now I'm looking to read the rest of the series. I've read fantasy/sci-fi all my life and I would rate this saga right up there with Terry Brooks, Shannara series, Raymond Feists, Riftwar saga and Jordons, Wheel of Time Saga. If you enjoy any of the above this book is money well spent but good luck even the used bookstores recognize it's popularity and ask above average prices. It's a must have for my collection.
Disappointed.......2004-06-11
After reading Part 1 of this series, I had mixed feelings about the characters and storyline as a whole. Now, having finished the 2nd part I have to say that I am left with a rather disappointed feeling.
Elric is constantly pitying himself and making foolish decisions throughout the story. These are interspersed with noble acts that in themselves are unmoving. The author seems to try so hard to make Elric out to be an anguished hero with a dark side, but the attempts are so obvious and the subplots are so poorly developed that you really begin to not care about any of it.
Midway through the book, the flow of the storyline seems completely broken as Elric moves from one place to the other, encountering random events that seem to have no purpose other than to give him yet another poor excuse to demonstrate how anguished and tormented he is.
I have read a good number of fantasy books before this one, but this is the first where I began to feel so absolutely detached from the hero that I really no longer cared what happend to him.
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- Ranks up there with Kirby
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Book Description
There was a time when great movement fell upon the earth and above it, when the destiny of men and gods was hammered out upon the forge of fate, when monstrous wars were brewed and mighty deeds were designed. Greatest of these heroes was a doom-driven adventurer who bore a runeblade that he loathed. His name was Elric of Melniboné, king of ruins, and lord of a scattered race that once ruled the world. Legendary artist P. Craig Russell adapts Michael Moorcock`s climactic Elric novel -- the grand story of the final battle between Law and Chaos -- to the comics format. This is Russell`s finest work yet, and the greatest Elric epic of them all, combining the best elements of horror, sword, and sorcery into one amazingly powerful story.
Customer Reviews:
A Wonderful Fantasy Adventure.......2004-03-10
This is a very good work of fantasy fiction. Russell has a beautiful and distinct drawing style and he's taken Gaiman's script (which sounds exactly like a Sandman voicover) and brought it to life with great skill. There are no deep or emotionally complex characters here, but it doesn't matter - this is a great adventure yarn and a fun read.
There's even a thematic story - something about the cyclical nature of the universe and the timeless conflict between chaos and law.. I actually think there's something to this story - it's a fantasy-extension of Nichomachean philosophy. In any case, it resonates as a moving and interesting fable.
Elric has been a fixture since he was dreamed up by Moorcock in the 1960's. I recommend this to anyone who has a yen for fantasy fiction and is sick of the LOTR already.
A very good work.......2002-01-04
The drawings are very good, and I think that the author captured the gist of Elric's stories, and graphically interpreted the angst of Elric's torn soul. Elric is very similar as I'd have imagined. Only, poor Moonglum is very shabbily portrayed: maybe the authors didn't realize that Moonglum is an image of the author Michael Moorcock who is well bearded.
Anyway, I loved it. And the homophobes who did'nt like Neil Gaiman story can go look at ... bunnies.
Ranks up there with Kirby.......2000-11-21
Unfortunately, I have not read the Elric novels. However, I have read some fantasy and some comics. This comic ranks up there with the best of the titles by the masters of the comics medium. There's a philosophy expressed in every panel and every word balloon. There's also a lot of energy expressed and you can tell Russell loves the Elric stories.
Those of us who love comics will tell you the undisputed master was Jack Kirby. And his New Gods is his masterpiece. This book ranks up there with this work of the King. Every page astonishes.
Gorgeous!.......2000-05-22
This is a sumptuous feast for the eyes. Stormbringor has been adapted in a grand form by one of the comic industry's finest storytellers. P.Craig Russell has never delivered a more beautifully and well designed project in his entire career. Stormbringer is the last of the Elric tales, for the sake of continuity, and he's in fine, tragic form. This adaptation is very close to the novel and it's Russell's patience with the sequential form and his love of the source that shines through. The package is very well done. Good quality paper, cover stock (and awesomely rendered cover art) and wonderful coloring makes this book stand out among what's been passing for graphic novels. In short, this is what a graphic novel should be. I read Stormbringer in my 18th year and loved this ending of the tragic Elric saga. Russell's adaptation is a fine way to read it for the first time, or, the last. Enjoy this one. It's a rare package and well worth the price of admission. Books like this one are the reason I'm still reading comics in my middle age.
So-so.......1999-11-11
My reasons for buying this were fond memories of the Elric novels and the fact that Russell illustrated it. Russell's work is beautiful, A+++, and it complements the story well.
HOWEVER...
I also feel that there was too much story here. Elric reads well in novel form, but put illustrations to it, and you find out just how bland some of the stories can be (even the First Comics adaptations).
Also, the Topps Comics story "One Life, Furnished in Early Moorcock", by Gaiman and Russell, is included. All I can say is, these guys must have had one heck of a childhood. I'm not sure what the point of this story was, other than to talk about homosexuality.
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"BLACK SWORD is a scenario book for use with the STORMBRINGER game. The scenarios depict a woman's quest for revenge against Elric himself. Elric was hired by three merchants of Bakshaan (rivals of the woman's father, a man named Haver Nikorn) to storm the Nikorn keep and kill her father. That battle is chronicled in the Moorcock story entitled "Stealer of Souls". Freyda Nikorn, the dead merchant's daughter gathers together a group of adventurers and friends to embark on her mission of vengeance. The adventures in this book tell the tale of Freyda's quest for vengeance against Elric and of Freyda's final battle with the White Wolf. Her success or failure is determined by the players. Freyda's quest takes her across the land of llmiora to observe the breadth of the destruction which always follows in Elric's wake. Elric's adventures during this period are chronicled in the book 'The Bane of the Black Sword'. The gamemaster is provided with extensive information on the governments, cultures, and environments of the various lands which Freyda must visit while following Elric's trail, including Nadsokor, Org, and Karlaak of the Jade Towers. Non-player-character descriptions aid the gamemaster in storytelling. The companion to this volume, called STEALER OF SOULS tells of Freyda's revenge against the conspiracy of merchants who slew her father, and of their plots against Freyda herself."
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"DEMON MAGIC is the second companion for Stormbringer, the roleplaying game of action and adventure in the Young Kingdoms.
Authorized by fantasy author Michael Moorcock, DEMON MAGIC includes all necessary statistics, maps, and plans, and contains many original illustrations. Among its contents are:
* The Velvet Circle: a scenario in seven chapters, which takes many sessions of play to conclude. The adventure includes a complete red-light district, with business notes and a plan of the Circle.
* Sorcerer's Isle: a shorter, more intense scenario to fill one or two evenings.
* Runes of Rathdor: analyzes and describes the properties of six magical runes discovered during the reign of the 42nd Emperor of Melnibone.
* Sanity for Stormbringer: introduces the optional characteristic of SAN into Young Kingdoms play.
* Six new creatures, six nationalities, seven new Demon abilities, and five new magic items."
Customer Reviews:
Another Classic Chaosium RPG.......2000-03-28
This book is a complete RPG game published by Chaosium, detailing the world of Michael Moorcock's Elric saga. The players usually take the roles of human explorers in the Young Kingdoms, although other race information is provided. The Elemental Gods (so frequently invoked by Elric) are described and a system for magic spells is also given. The game was revised and republished under the title Elric! some years later, however many people I know consider Stormbringer a better work. Like other Chaosium-produced games (Ringworld, Elfquest, Runequest, and Call of Cthulhu) skills are done on a d100 system and stats usually range from 2d6 to 3d6+6, depending on racial packages. Thus, if you know one game, it is pretty easy to pick up another. Of course, there are some minor differences from system to system, so it is not a truly universal RP system. I did like this game and would recommend it to any Moorcock, Chaosium, or fantasy fan.
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- Seven Experiments That Could Change the World: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Revolutionary Science
- Diary of an Army Baker, Quartermaster Corps, Southwest Pacific, 1942-45
Collector's Guide to Made in Japan, Book 2: Identification and Values (Collector's Guide to Made in Japan Ceramics)
Occupied Japan Collectibles: Identification & Value Guide
Collector's Encyclopedia Of Made In Japan Ceramics: Identification & Values (Collector's Encyclopedia)
Made in Japan Ceramics 1921-1941: With Price Guide (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
Collectors Guide to Made in Japan Ceramics: Identification & Values Book III (Collector's Guide to Made in Japan Ceramics)
