I consider this series one of the few best science-fiction series ever written. Dan Simmons' Hyperion Cantos also comes to mind.
In the cover art, the charismatic villian Marc Remillard hovers in a coffin-like box he has made to enhance his mind powers.
Whelen's attention to detail shows in the mob of Firvulag (alien ancestors of the goblins of old Europe) seen to the left....
and the elven Tanu, seen to the right:
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I remember these intriguing covers. I saw them in the bookstores but I have not ever had the opportunity to read them.
Speaking of older titles, I have just finished Robert Silverberg's Downward to the Earth' last night.
I have not read that series, but I do love judging a book by its cover. There is LOTS going on there!
There's so much going on in the book series too.
I've read a lot of Silverberg, but not "Downward to Earth"
Silverberg was quite prolific. I have read many of his books.
I fell in love with Julian May's writing with A Many Colored Land.
Great series.
I wonder if Julian May is still writing. I have not seen anything new in decades.
May I know what Robert Silverberg volumes have you guys read?
I have read quite a few, 'Lord Valentine's Castle' being a favourite.
Those are great illustrations. Besides the story, they also illustrate a publishing truth, i.e., that a book cover must shout "Pick me up!"
I read the first two books of this series and then lost the groove. Probably because I don't own the other two. As I remember my own feelings about it, the series had a Midsummer Night's Dream quality to it. The concept of fairy and goblin as aliens was rather inspired.
Always been quite fond of Michael Whelan's art. I haven't seen this edition so it may not be widely available here (in Australia). Thanks for the showcase.
a genre I can't get into, sadly.
Enjoy!
On your recommendation--and on the strength of the gorgeous cover--I believe I'll have to read some Julian May this summer. It's been way too long since I read any science fiction.
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