Doorways in the sand book

A novel by roger zelazny and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. But for seibert, the practice wasnt just a childhood pastime. Sep 04, 2010 doorways in the sand features what has to be zelaznys most excruciatingly funny image, right on p. Doorways in the sand book by roger zelazny 5 available. Doorways in the sand 1976 by roger zelazny from couch to. See all 14 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Doorways in the sand is a science fiction novel by american writer roger zelazny. The most playful and arguably most accessible novel by the master of inventive science. I think it tends to be sadly overlooked in the wake of his classic awardwinners and the amber books, and because it had a really poor cover upon its initial release. When i was a teenager, the chronicles of amber were a library book quest to find the whole set. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Geometric doorways and angular turrets form sand fortresses. Roger zelazny, doorways in the sand 1976 reenchantment. Having read seven of zelaznys most recent books in one month, richard cowper in foundation. Roger zelazny the disappearance of a starstone model, a reproduction of an alien artifact, leads to rivalry between interstellar communities. Fred is really the character is this book, but its just as well because hes a great one. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. Mar 06, 2020 like many kids with a love for digging in sandboxes, calvin seibert previously grew up creating grand castles and towers from piles of the sediment. Aug 01, 2016 doorways in the sand by roger zelazny the tied winning author from the decade before, zelazny is nominated again for this psychedelic scifi inversion of alices adventures in wonderland, which involves yet another holden caulfieldesque character who quips and shirks, and stops just short of calling everybody phonies. Roger zelazny doorways in the sand hbdj 1st edition stated ebay. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3. Featuring both detective fiction and comic elements, it was originally published in serial form in the magazine analog science fiction and science fact. Doorways in the sand quotes showing 18 of 8 did you ever look back at some moment in your past and have it suddenly grow so vivid that all the intervening years seemed brief, dreamlike, impersonalthe motions of a may afternoon surrendered to routine. Doorways in the sand features what has to be zelaznys most excruciatingly funny image, right on p.

Doorways in the sand 1976 by roger zelazny from couch to moon. Every life is a fairy tale, but most of us fail to recognize the wondrous power of our story. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny fantastic fiction. Buy doorways in the sand book online at low prices in india. Ive read a few things by roger zelazny with mixed views. Doorways in the sand has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Nov 23, 2012 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. While clearing his name, fred has to deal with alien abduction, telepathic plants, overly patriotic brits. Buy doorways in the sand by roger zelazny from amazons fiction books store.

Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. View all covers for doorways in the sand logged in users can change user preferences to. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.

A mystery with aliens, thieves and a very nice hero. Zelazny wrote the whole story in one draft, no rewrites and it subsequently became one. Buy doorways in the sand book online at best prices in india on. Fred, an agreeable smart aleck who does his best thinking on the college roofs hes an acrophiliac, is faintly taken aback when arcane messages start flashing across his consciousness and assorted unsavory types. Doorways in the sand roger zelazny 9781911440437 netgalley. The harmony of the galaxy is at stake when they discover the disappearance of. Doorways in the sand is a 1976 novel by roger zelazny. Doorways in the sand reads almost of its own volition, zelaznys mastery with words makes them flow and dance on the pages with enviable ease. It isnt possible to read the book without spending a lot of time thinking huh. This copy has been signed by the author on the title page. Click to read more about doorways in the sand by roger zelazny. The titular doorways are the shapes made by the tide on the beach but also the phantasmagorical, ephemeral gates to other worlds, both within an individual and beyond, in the incredibly big galaxy. The harmony of the galaxy is at stake when they discover the disappearance of their starstone.

Doorways in the sand was first published in hardback and paperback in 1976, the year i was born after being serialised in analogue magazine. In hindsight i see that much of what i made was more like sculpture. I reread the first few amber books a couple of years ago and still feel these are brilliantly original and amongst the best. Roger zelazny is the author of doorways in the sand with isbn 9780060147891 and isbn 006014789x. While clearing his name, fred has to deal with alien. Doorways in the sand is actually no newcomer first released in 1976, it was nominated for the hugo, nebula and locus awards. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny the tied winning author from the decade before, zelazny is nominated again for this psychedelic scifi inversion of alices adventures in wonderland, which involves yet another holden caulfieldesque character who quips and shirks, and stops just short of calling everybody phonies. This book is a portal to the real once upon a time. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read.

I did a double and then a tripletake on that line before it sank in, and then almost burst an artery laughing. I actually just read doorways for the first time a week or two ago. Then fred is accused of stealing the cosmic artifact, and he is pursued from australia to greenwich village and beyond, by telepathic psychologists, extraterrestrial hoodlums and galactic police in disguise. The aliens have given a precious relic to the people of earth.

This year, we are seeing farrago bring this witty classic back for a. A wonderful book from zelaznys best period with a rollercoaster plot and some terrific jokes. Oct 09, 2017 doorways in the sand by roger zelazny. Hugo nominated science fiction novel, originally published in serial form in analog science fiction. Nights at the round table, s01 e35 doorways in the sand by. Fred cassidy, thirteen years an undergraduate and an acrophiliac, joins professor paul byler in a search for their laboratory replica of an alien artifact of interest to more than one interstellar com. The most humorous and arguably the finest novel by the ma. Some elements of roger zelaznys doorways in the sand havent aged well in the 40 years since it was first published. This year, we are seeing farrago bring this witty classic back for a new incarnation. Roger zelaznys doorways in the sand is one of the latter. Doorways in the sand is one of my favorite zelazny novels.

While clearing his name, fred has to deal with alien abduction, telepathic plants, overly patriotic brits, the perils of mirrorreversal, and worst of all administrators who are trying to force him. Doorways in the sand 1st edition rent 9780060147891. Doorways in the sand is vintage zelazny, which is to say it is like taking a course in. It has now been republished by farrago, and the new edition revives a timeless story about time. Doorways in the sand is vintage zelazny, which is to say it is like taking a course in philosophy. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Goodnatured space operetta in which a symbiotic superintelligence unaccountably takes a notion to inhabit the body already comfortably occupied by perennial student fred cassidy. Buy a cheap copy of doorways in the sand book by roger zelazny. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny or the endless. Like many kids with a love for digging in sandboxes, calvin seibert previously grew up creating grand castles and towers from piles of the sediment. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny, paperback barnes.

Nov 03, 2017 then fred is accused of stealing the cosmic artifact, and he is pursued from australia to greenwich village and beyond, by telepathic psychologists, extraterrestrial hoodlums and galactic police in disguise. I first read doorways in the sand when i was thirteen years old. Apr 01, 2018 doorways in the sand reads almost of its own volition, zelaznys mastery with words makes them flow and dance on the pages with enviable ease. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny librarything. Doorways in the sand kindle edition by zelazny, roger. Well, at least 4 i had forgotten this gem until a question on a zelazny recommendation sent me to my shelves to rediscover this blend of bradbury and crime caper. The spine ends of the book covers have some very beginning bumping. Protagonist fred cassidy lives in a world that has, on the one hand, made contact with alien life forms, but, on the other, contains lots of chainsmoking. I mean, you could probably tell that from the cover anyway. The green paper covered boards have some fading color changing.