rich (02/22/83)
Some say Roger is just getting tired in his old age. I refuse to
believe this. The last note I got from him mentioned a couple new books
he is working on. Perhaps the style you have come to know and love will
return. "Coils" is a fair attempt (even though it sounds "tired").
Rich Amber (yes, I'm "real")@RUTGERS.ARPA:Lfeinberg.es@Xerox.ARPA (01/17/85)
From: Lfeinberg.es@XEROX.ARPA re: why he always leaves off explicit explanation of so many of the details" Along the same lines, Zelazny writes incidents involving his characters which he deliberately leaves out of his published work, on the ground that these extra incidents give the character more backgound and a deeper personality. See the short essays in his most recent (late 84?) collection. Sorry, the name's been forgotten -- it's got "Unicorn" in the title. Lawrence
@RUTGERS.ARPA,@MIT-MC:LS.SRB@MIT-EECS (01/22/85)
From: "Stephen R. Balzac" <LS.SRB%MIT-EECS@MIT-MC.ARPA> You're thinking of Unicorn Variations...
@RUTGERS.ARPA:SUTHERLAND@TL-20A.ARPA (01/25/85)
From: Dean Sutherland <Sutherland@TL-20A.ARPA> The recent discussion of Zelazny on the net inspired me to re-read some of my collection. If there is anyone out there who has not read Zelazny's "This Immortal" (also titled "...and call me Conrad") you should IMMEDIATELY beg, borrow, buy, steal, (or whatever) a copy and read it. It is a VERY VERY good book. I don't agree with Alderson@score, however. "This Immortal" is, in my opinion, clearly superior to "Lord of Light". Dean F. Sutherland Sutherland@Tartan.ARPA
@RUTGERS.ARPA:LINDSAY@TL-20A.ARPA (02/02/85)
From: LINDSAY@TL-20A.ARPA > Not to mention 'Chronicles'. BTW: For those of you trying to find > "And Call Me Conrad.." it was more recently published as > "Roadmarks". A must read. Actually, Roadmarks is a different book (Copyright 1979). It's OK, and fun, and Zelazny. The plot is weak, the writing good, and the central idea excellent: there is a Road through time, and the first chapter leaves us heading for Babylon. (That's chapter 2, actually - chapters are numbered 2 1 2 1 ... ). "This Immortal" (Copyright 1966) is better - a classic. Konstantin Kallikanzaros is Commissioner of Arts, Monuments and Archives, and he isn't, um, usual. But he fits his still-radioactive world. READ THIS BOOK. "Doorways in the Sand" (Copyright 1976) is the perfect compromise: a well- plotted romp: a great introduction to SF: LEND THIS BOOK. "When in doubt invoke tradition and improvise." Don Lindsay Lindsay%Tartan.Arpa Quark: What are you doing? Ficus: Waiting For The Bee. -------
@RUTGERS.ARPA:Heiny.henr@Xerox.ARPA (02/05/85)
From: Chris Heiny <Heiny.henr@XEROX.ARPA> "Ans Call Me Conrad..." is available as "This Immortal", not as "Roadmarks". "Roadmarks" is the one about the road through time, dragons, DeSade &c. It's rather interesting & amusing, but not up to his usual standards. Chris
mte@busch.UUCP (Moshe Eliovson) (06/20/85)
I have had the fortune of rooming with an avid reader of sf & fantasy. Having read all of zelazny's works he steered me away from the bad ones. I quote, "when zelazny writes something good, it's great, but when it's bad, it is really bad." > Oh my LORD Doorways was very light... -- Joe Kalash What do you mean by light? While I don't expect anybody to merely accept my friend's review as this being his favorite sf by zelazny- it's light but fast moving, interesting- really, really smooth. even though i'm really only a fantasy reader i got into it (a little). > Amber was "awfully light and puffy and beneath him -- reg Are you all right?! Amber was mind shattering. When I heard he'd contracted to write another group I nearly went into shock because he really warps your senses. I took off a day and a half at the end of the series. It's impossible to put down! In fact, how can you complain about the series that reaches out and physically grabs you from the first paragraph? The character knows as little as the reader so you can get into it right away without having to waste time with background etc. I highly recommend this series and call for all fans to flame the above review. "light and fluffy", indeed! Jack of Shadows is definitely included in his masterpieces. A new edition paperback has been re-released within the last few months. I would welcome discussion regarding Dilvish, one of my favorites. I'm disappointed that the best he wrote was for Lin Carter's flashing swords series. I hope to write him and tell him that his novel's ending was a cop out and that we want alot more. Of course, this is really for fantasy fans. Moshe Eliovson mte @ busch