Elric (Chronicles of the Last Emperor of Melnibone v.2): To Rescue Tanelorn Book

â??Moorcockâ??s writing is intricate, fabulous, and mellifluous. Reading his words I was, and am, reminded of music. His novels are symphonic experiences. They dance and cry and bleed and make promises that can live only in the moment of their utterance.â?â??from the Foreword by Walter Mosley, New York Times bestselling author of Blonde Faith and Devil in a Blue DressElric of Melniboné. The name is like a magic spell, conjuring up the image of an albino champion and his cursed, vampiric sword, Stormbringer. Elric, the last emperor of a cruel and decadent race, rogue and adventurer, hero and murderer, lover and traitor, is mystery and paradox personifiedâ??a timeless testament to the creative achievement of Michael Moorcock, the most significant fantasy writer since Tolkien.Now comes the second in this definitive series of Elric volumes. Gorgeously illustrated by acclaimed artist Michael Wm. Kaluta and including a new Introduction by Michael Moorcock, this collection features, along with Elric, such renowned characters as Erekosë, Rackhir the Red Archer, and Count Renark von Bek. Readers will delight in adventures that include â??To Rescue Tanelorn . . .,â? â??Master of Chaos,â? â??The Singing Citadel,â? â??The Black Bladeâ??s Song,â? and the novella version of â??The Eternal Champion.â?Elric: To Rescue Tanelorn is essential reading for every fantasy fan and provides indelible proofâ??if any was neededâ??of the genius of Michael Moorcock.â??The most significant UK author of sword and sorcery, a form he has both borrowed from and transformed.â?â??The Encyclopedia of FantasyRead More