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- Humor in a unique world, as in "A Creature Out of Palestine"
- Nice Cover, Too
- Best short story writer in activity
- The best american short-story writer in activity
- The best american short-story writer in activity
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Wet Places At Noon
Lee K. Abbott
Manufacturer: University Of Iowa Press
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Humor in a unique world, as in "A Creature Out of Palestine" .......2006-03-13
Some of these stories are not in Abbott's newest collection, one of which is the humorous and unforgettable "A Creature Out of Palestine." The first two pages introduce us to the world Abbott has created, characters speaking with his strength and natural humor, the landscape and characters as unique as Faulkner's Yoknapatawpha County, but in the desert of the American southwest. When I first read Abbott, I thought, "Wonderful. Who IS this guy?" Answer: an original, and per William Giraldi in "The Georgia Review", "Abbott fuses a poet's purpose with a fiction writer's, the lyrical with the narrative...[but it would be] impossible to sustain that level of stylistic fervor, those orgasms of language for more than twenty or twenty-five pages." The limitation of length in the short story challenges a writer to create a world peopled with three dimensional characters in conflict, and yet to make the story whole, with synergy. Abbott is the master, doing so with beauty, pathos, and most especially, humor.
Nice Cover, Too.......1999-12-28
Hi - I'm the illustrator that did the cover. Had to read the whole manuscript first - Lee's a sweetly demented fellow, his tales of full of sadness, regret and wicked observation.
Had to get a drunk a couple of times just to start work on the cover art.
Lee - you never said whether you liked the cover or not?
Best short story writer in activity.......1999-04-27
Lee K. Abbott is the King of Kings and the true heir to John Cheever's crown as the ruler of the short story as Big Art. I once phoned him while doing a stage at the University of Iowa International Writers Workshop and he promised to send me "The Heart Never Fits its Wanting" (his only title I didn't have); he never did but it's okay: still looking for it and proud to be his only fan born in Argentina.
The best american short-story writer in activity.......1999-04-27
Simply THE BEST. Every book by Lee K. Abbott reads like a chapter in a BIG AMERICAN NOVEL. I mean: each one of his short-stories is more nutritive than most novels published these days. I already wrote a review as a READER FROM BARCELONA, SPAIN. In a world where everybody seems to fall for minimalists, Mr. Abbott is a maximalist with a vengeance. Lucky us.
The best american short-story writer in activity.......1999-04-27
Simply THE BEST. Every book by Lee K. Abbott reads like a chapter in a BIG AMERICAN NOVEL. I mean: each one of his short-stories is more nutritive than most novels published these days. I already wrote a review as a READER FROM BARCELONA, SPAIN but forget to put my e-mail there in case Mr. Abbott wants to send me the promised out-of-print-book (if you're there, Lee, knock three times). In a world where everybody seems to fall for minimalists, Mr. Abbott is a maximalist with a vengeance. Lucky us.
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- A great introduction to the masters of fantasy.
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Legends II: New Short Novels by the Masters of Modern Fantasy
Manufacturer: Del Rey
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A Gift of Dragons
ASIN: 0345456440
Release Date: 2003-12-30 |
Book Description
Fantasy fans, rejoice! Seven years after writer and editor Robert Silverberg made publishing history with Legends, his acclaimed anthology of original short novels by some of the greatest writers in fantasy fiction, the long-awaited second volume is here. Legends II picks up where its illustrious predecessor left off. All of the bestselling writers represented in Legends II return to the special universe of the imagination that its author has made famous throughout the world. Whether set before or after events already recounted elsewhere, whether featuring beloved characters or compelling new creations, these masterful short novels are both mesmerizing stand-alones—perfect introductions to the work of their authors—and indispensable additions to the epics on which they are based. Beyond any doubt, Legends II is the fantasy event of the season.
ROBIN HOBB returns to the Realm of the Elderlings with “Homecoming,” a powerful tale in which exiles sent to colonize the Cursed Shores find themselves sinking into an intoxicating but deadly dream . . . or is it a memory?
GEORGE R. R. MARTIN continues the adventures of Dunk, a young hedge knight, and his unusual squire, Egg, in “The Sworn Sword,” set a generation before the events in A Song of Ice and Fire.
ORSON SCOTT CARD tells a tale of Alvin Maker and the mighty Mississippi, featuring a couple of ne’er-do-wells named Jim Bowie and Abe Lincoln, in “The Yazoo Queen.”
DIANE GABALDON turns to an important character from her Outlander saga—Lord John Grey—in “Lord John and the Succubus,” a supernatural thriller set in the early days of the Seven Years War.
ROBERT SILVERBERG spins an enthralling tale of Majipoor’s early history—and remote future—as seen through the eyes of a dilettantish poet who discovers an unexpected destiny in “The Book of Changes.”
TAD WILLIAMS explores the strange afterlife of Orlando Gardiner, from his Otherland saga, in “The Happiest Dead Boy in the World.”
ANNE McCAFFREY shines a light into the most mysterious and wondrous of all places on Pern in the heartwarming “Beyond Between.”
RAYMOND E. FEIST turns from the great battles of the Riftwar to the story of one soldier, a young man about to embark on the ride of his life, in “The Messenger.”
ELIZABETH HAYDON tells of the destruction of Serendair and the fate of its last defenders in “Threshold,” set at the end of the Third Age of her Symphony of Ages series.
NEIL GAIMAN gives us a glimpse into what befalls the man called Shadow after the events of his Hugo Award–winning novel American Gods in “The Monarch of the Glen.”
TERRY BROOKS adds an exciting epilogue to The Wishsong of Shannara in “Indomitable,” the tale of Jair Ohmsford’s desperate quest to complete the destruction of the evil Ildatch . . . armed only with the magic of illusion.
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A great introduction to the masters of fantasy........2007-08-29
I originally bought this collection simply for G.R.R. Martin's story. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I really enjoyed all of the stories included. Robin Hobb, whom I have not previously read was especially good. And the Raymond E. Feist story of the messenger was great. Basically, this collection does a great job of introducing the reader to a wide and varied number of fantasy authors. I found it at Barnes & Noble in the bargin section. It was a great deal! Get it if you can find it!
Going back for more.......2006-08-28
Both Legends I and II are must haves for any SF/Fantasy fan. I orginally purchased Legends I for Robert Jordan's and Tad William's short stories. I then promptly put it up on my shelf for a few years. I picked up Legends II for the Robin Hobb short. I then also filed it on my shelf. Somehow I have made it through tons of fantasy while dodging some of the most "advertised" names. I recently ran out of books to read. In my search for new authors, I scowered the net, and asked several friends for recommendations. One of my friends suggested I pick up Terry Pratchett, my net search said try George R.R. Martin... I had a fleeting thought that "hey they are popular, wonder if they are in Legends". Sure enough they are and then some. I pulled both Legends I and II off of my shelf and devoured several of the stories that I had previously ignored. It made a perfect way of deciding which authors I would like to read more of and which ones I could probably pass on. Both Legends I and II are treasures which should not be overlooked. I sincerly hope there is a Legends III.
disappointed in ebook.......2006-01-27
I recently purchased the electronic format hoping I could free up some shelf space because I already own the hardback.
What a disappointment. I expected links in the Table of Contents but there wasn't even a Table of Contents.
I'd return this if I could. If it was print, I would.
Two stars only because I liked the print book.
It's better than they think........2004-12-24
This is a phenomenal collection.
There has been a tendency among reviewers to compare this volume with the first in the series. The first "Legends" collection (Buy it if you don't have it!) showcased such amazing items as an original Gunslinger story (by Stephen King) and the fundamental prequel to "The Wheel of Time" (Robert Jordan). Let's face it: that's a tough act to top.
And yet, this volume holds its own and more. From the missing fragment of Shannara (Terry Brooks) to an original "American Gods" novella (Neil Gaiman) and even an Otherland epilogue (Tad Williams - one of the best in our time), "Legends II" has both a broader scope and a far more intense vision than the original. Any one of these novellas could carry the book alone.
Is "Legends II" better than the first "Legends"? Tough question. It's close. The only thing I can say for certain is that there needs to be a "Legends III". It's too good to stop with just two. (Besides, how else will we ever find out how Ser Duncan the Tall survives long enough to... But I don't want to spoil it for you. Read it yourself!)
Generally a good display of these author's work........2004-10-18
Here is an overview of all the short novels in this collection:
Robin Hobb:Her prior works were definately a whole lot better, but not too bad.It was mildly menotenous and pretty sad, but it had some worth.
George R.R. Martin: I don't know how this story compares to A Game of Thrones and the rest because I haven't read them, but I thought it was pretty mediocre. No magic or anything appears in it, and the whole plot is pretty insignificant. I liked the characters, but I didn't really care about what was going on. Yet it did not turn me away from the possibility of trying out some of Martin's books some day.
Orson Scott Card:Card is a science fiction writer and as far as I am concerned does not belong in this collection. I *loved* Ender's Game, but his whole Alvin the Maker series' plot doesn't really hold together. Honestly, an alternate history with folklore magic incorporated in it? How crazy is that?
Diana Gabaldon:Just not my type, but I know lots of other people like her, so I won't discourage anyone to read her.
Robert Silverberg:Pretty good, went through some important historical events in Majipoor, not quite as good as his story in the previous Legends, but still not all that bad.I encourage you to try Lord Valentine's Castle, its REALLY good.
Tad Williams:Interesting, but I haven't read Otherland so I couldn't really understand everything. Nevertheless worth reading.
Anne McCaffrey:Just like Card,McCaffrey is a science fiction author. She doesn't belong in this collection. The story wasn't spectacular either, you have to have read Pern to get what's going on.
Raymond E. Feist:GREAT. It was exciting,it went through important historical events in Midkemia, and it had a character you cared enough about to keep on reading. It brought back happy memories of reading Magician.
Elizabeth Haydon:Also really good. It got me interested in reading her other books. It was as enchanting and ominous as any fantasy story needs to be.
Neil Gaiman:Terrible. I hope to God that American Gods and Neverwhere are better than this story. It's utterly boring, has a pretty unappealing character, and doesn't even have a magical fantasy feel to it. Stupid.
Terry Brooks:Pretty good, however, you need to have read Shannara, like me, to understand everything that's going on, and the topic isn't the best thing he could have written about. It shouldn't discourage you from reading Shannara, because it really is a GREAT series. Yet overall pretty good.
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Sleepside: The Collected Fantasies
Greg Bear
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From the depths of the abyss to the farthest reaches of space, Greg Bear has gained a well-deserved reputation as a masterful writer of hard science fiction. But there are other worlds and characters Bear has explored that readers might not be aware of: A woman longing for companionship, who ultimately turns to the most unexpected of sources for help in creating a lover; an innocent-looking child who holds the darkest of secrets; and a prostitute who offers far more than a night of passion to the one person she considers her last hope in exorcising a terrible curse. This is a different sort of haunted house story, set on an infinitely long space station called the Way, where portals to alternate realities await the traveler.
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- Greg Bear Stuns!
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The Collected Stories of Greg Bear (Tom Doherty Associates Book)
Greg Bear
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This collection of Greg Bear's major short fiction ably demonstrates why Bear is one of science fiction's most popular authors. The multiple Hugo and Nebula award winner offers here a feast of his most famous stories and novellas, accompanied by thoughtful introductions and afterwords that provide insight into the writer and his process. Standouts include "Blood Music," a precise and chilling tale of human cells that become individually intelligent; "The Wind from a Burning Woman," in which despair and anger inspire a young woman's terrible act of vengeance; "The White Horse Child," a loving look at the nascence of the creative impulse; and "Dead Run," in which the road to hell is paved with concrete, and not all intentions are good. This extensive collection is chock full of good stories told with Bear's characteristic intelligence and flair. While he examines big questions of science, politics and religion, Bear's driving force as a writer is his curiosity about the human spirit. --Roz Genessee
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reg Bear is one of the greatest science fiction writers of the late twentieth century. His powerful voice combines the rationality of science with intensely passionate characters that can only be created by a writer who loves humanity. This collection contains Bear's earliest published fiction from the late 1960s and early 1970s as well his remarkable award-winning work from the '80s and '90s, plus all-new introductions written by the author. He's put every story into context for the reader, and provided some wonderful insights into the creative process. In a genre whose borders are shaped and defined by its short fiction, here is a collection from one of its finest practitioners.
Customer Reviews:
Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-30
A large collection from Bear. He talks about how he is not really too comfortable with producing anything particularly short. There are also some supernatural and the odd horror story included, as well, something with doesn't particularly seem to be his forte, going by the numbers.
A 3.38 average for this lot, if you just wanted the top stuff you could probably get Tangents instead, other than Hardfought, that is.
Anyway, this is a decent bunch, and that is about it.
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : Blood Music [SS] - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : Sisters - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : A Martian Ricorso - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : Schrödinger's Plague - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : Heads - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : The Wind from a Burning Woman - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : The Venging - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : Perihesperon - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : Scattershot - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : A Plague of Conscience - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : Always Never - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : The White Horse Child - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : Dead Run - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : Petra - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : Webster - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : Through Road No Whither - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : Tangents - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : The Visitation - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : Richie by the Sea - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : Sleepside Story - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : Judgment Engine - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : The Fall of the House of Escher - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : The Way of All Ghosts A Myth from Thistledown - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : MDIO Ecosystems Increase Knowledge of DNA Languages (2215 C.E.) [Deep Ice and DNA Languages] - Greg Bear
Collected Stories of Greg Bear : Hardfought - Greg Bear
Microcolony kill failure transfer overrun.
4 out of 5
Designer defect death.
3.5 out of 5
First contact rapid overtaking.
2.5 out of 5
Coin toss experimental global philosophy pandemic probability.
3.5 out of 5
Scientology scummy scammer's skull storage shocker shattered.
4.5 out of 5
Floating megaboom backdown refusal.
3.5 out of 5
Singular h*ll.
3 out of 5
Sunny end.
3 out of 5
There's a bear in there, and a chair as well. Really, if you get hit by a probability disruptor enough times you might berry likely pick up anything, girly.
4 out of 5
Bloke not the messiah.
2.5 out of 5
Son story sins.
2.5 out of 5
Trucking h*ll, man.
3.5 out of 5
Gargoyle boys and girls.
3.5 out of 5
Dictionary definition not the same as the real thing.
3 out of 5
I see bad things for the SS.
3.5 out of 5
Music just adds that extra dimension.
4 out of 5
G0d-three finds trying to blow scientist minds more entertaining.
3.5 out of 5
No Sigmund, one sea-monster, one boy, but combined.
2.5 out of 5
Escort pruning promotes renewal.
3.5 out of 5
Large scale libraries need some old fashioned teaching.
3.5 out of 5
Blame Wodewick, virtually.
3.5 out of 5
Had enough.
3 out of 5
Big ice melt mutant discovery may not be uplifting.
3.5 out of 5
Spacehawk history problems.
4 out of 5
3.5 out of 5
Greg Bear Stuns!.......2003-03-15
This is an astonishing series of stories. It seems almost impossible that one mind could cover this kind of scope and do it so entertainingly and well.
As you can tell, I LOVED this book!
Strong anthology.......2002-09-14
Greg Bear is the winner of numerous prestigious awards in all the categories. This particular collection contains many of his short stories (21), and three novellas. The stories have all been printed before, but not in one volume and would be impossible to obtain in their original format. Each tale includes an introduction that is new. Fans of the author and science fiction readers in general will relish The Collected Works of Greg Bear in spite of the near breaking of the $30.00 barrier as this anthology displays the talent of one of the late twentieth century genre's top spinners.
Harriet Klausner
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- An additional serving of Greg Bear
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Sleepside: The Collected Fantasies of Greg Bear
Greg Bear
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Greg Bear has been called the "best working writer of science fiction" by The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. He has been awarded two Hugo and four Nebula Awards, and holds the distinction of being one of two authors to win a Nebula in every category. His novel Darwin's Radio, published by Ballantine Books, won the Nebula Award for "Best Novel of 2000," and was honored with the prestigious Endeavor Award. His novels and short stories have been translated into fifteen languages.
Now, ibooks is proud to present a fantasy-themed companion volume to the bestselling The Collected Stories of Greg Bear (published by Tor in 2003). This exclusive volume features the stories "Webster," "The White Horse Child," "Sleepside Story," "Dead Run," "Through Road No Whither," and "Petra." Also includes a new introduction by the author: "On Losing the Taint of Being a Cannibal."
Customer Reviews:
An additional serving of Greg Bear.......2006-07-29
Recently, I read "The Collected Stories of Greg Bear." Afterward, I went looking for more of his stories, and found this book: "The Collected Fantasies of Great Bear." While this collection isn't as good as the other collection, it does focus on my favorite genre of reading: fantasy. There are some really terrific stories in the mix (along with a few I could give or take). Recommend for Greg Bear readers.
Customer Reviews:
Handy-dandy.......2007-03-10
This is a good book to have on hand, although you won't want it to be your ONLY theological dictionary/handbook. It's VERY portable, and the definitions are concise and readable. I used it a lot my first year of seminary, keeping it in my bag so that I could look things up on the sly in classes when I didn't know what the professor was talking about. It also helped immensely when I was studying for my systematics final exam.
Indispensable.......2005-10-31
This book is a "must have" for all theology students (or the interested layperson). Harvey covers a lot of ground--from church history, to attributes of G-d, to issues in philosophy.
In short, this book is a good primer to topics you'll encounter in class. If a lecture was boring or the professor was unclear, turn to this little gem and get a good summary of what you missed (at times this book will be all you'll need to consult--that's how comprehensive it is).
I don't keep many books on my shelf; most go back to the used bookstore. But Harvey's book is a keeper. It's loaded with need-to-know information and the writing is divine.
Also recommended: The Gospel of Arnie
Still useful after all these years.......2004-04-09
This is a book that has been around for a while, but it is not dated at all.
There are over 300 theological terms explained here, selected from systematic and philosophical theology. Each article gives attention to modern theology and to the historical differences between Protestant and Roman Catholics, and sometimes to the differences among Protestant groups.
Easily understood by seminary student and Sunday School student alike.
The good book..........2004-01-23
This book, first published in 1964, is a handy little guide for theological terms. It is not the most complete available, nor is it the most authoritative, but in terms of ease of use (and of purchase) it is one of the better volumes. It is a little blue book (making it easy to spot on the shelf), small enough to be portable, and contains over 300 articles on the key terms in theology.
While it is true there has been a lot of theological development in the past 35 years, it is also true that theology has a centuries-old tradition and development, all of which underpins, in one way or another, the current context of theology. Thus, while one might not find the definition of 'womanist theology' contained herein, one will find the most standard terms for the greater portion of Christian history.
The choice of terminology is deliberately limited to systematic and philosophical theological language -- thus, terminology related to or specific to other disciplines (biblical studies, practical ministry, etc.) will not be found here. There are extended discussions on lengthier topics, such as the Trinity, Christology, doctrine of God, etc. There are many Latin and Greek terms, but not too many. There are also general discussions on major historical ideas (Arianism, Pelagianism, etc.) while leaving out other, larger systematic theological schools of thought (Thomism, Lutheranism, etc.).
This is a worthwhile book for Catholics or Protestants, and it is an very good, affordable option for a theological dictionary.
Essential.......2001-08-29
Don't start seminary without this. Before you master Greek & Hebrew, you have the language of theology to conquer. Profs only have so much time, and if half the words they use are flying over your head, this book is your new best friend. Don't try to take an Early Church History or Theology class without it!
Average customer rating:
- A most useful, handy long-lasting resource.
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A Handbook of Theological Terms
Manufacturer: MacMillan Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000BRA03O |
Customer Reviews:
A most useful, handy long-lasting resource........2007-07-31
Theological terms -- Their meaning and background exposed in over 300 articles, from "abba" to "word of God," and all points in-between. I've used this little book for over 30 years. It's great.
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