In some of wagners later stories kane appears in the present day for example, as a drug dealer in lacunae and as a somewhat suspect. He has some useful things in there, like a very good chapter about mistakes that everybody makes about wagner, for example, that more books have been written about wagner than anyone else in. Chronological order of karl edward wagners kane series. In some of wagners later stories kane appears in the present day for example, as a. Read the book of kane by karl edward wagner available from rakuten kobo. As an editor, he created a threevolume set of robert e. The book of kane is a collection of fantasy short stories by karl edward wagner featuring his character kane. I recall as a teenager being so enthralled with one of kane s adventures that i wrote my first and only letter to the author. Gods in darkness is stunning dark fantasy containing three novels about unforgettable antihero named kane. Lovecraft, clark ashton smith, and above all robert e. Bloodstone by karl edward wagner, first edition abebooks.
The book of kane signed by publisher and artist by wagner, karl edward 1st trade. Wagner, karl edward the book of kane v3 wagner karl. Free download or read online darkness weaves pdf epub kane series book. He described his world view as nihilistic, anarchistic and absurdist, and. The complete kane by karl edward wagner five unsigned. Bloodstone, kane has found a ring that part of ancient alien empire that will give him incredible power which he. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 288 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Each book has a handsome photograph of karl edward wagner some never published from the period, and each book also reprints the original warner bros paperback edition cover so you have, finally, the complete kane, presented the way the author intended, with each book individually illustrated. Karl edward wagner books list of books by author karl. Complete stories of kane by karl edward wagner, collection. Piers anthony, gordon dickson, august derleth, karl edward wagner, aldous huxley, bram stoker, and r. Karl edward wagner project gutenberg selfpublishing.
The book of kane kane by karl edward wagner fantastic fiction. The book of kane by wagner, karl edward and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cursed by an insane god with immortality, kane wanders around into adventure and any other. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The complete novels of kane, featuring the immortal warrior and statesman. Warner paperback library published the complete stories of kane in five volumes in paperback between 1973 and 1978, and these slender books are. The book of kane by karl edward wagner librarything. Gods in darkness gathers together in one volume the complete novels of kane. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. However, the large collection of kane stories, is a marvelous legacy to the world of fantasy fiction.
He is an immortal, cursed to wander the earth until he is. Fine copy in a good dustjacket with wear along spine edges and corner tips and a little background spine fade. The book of kane kindle edition by karl edward wagner. Reading him today is fairly problematic, however most of his appearances were in small press magazines like midnight sun, which are almost impossible to find. Kane such a fascinating character from one heavyhitting writer, karl edward wagner. Scholar, sorceror and warrior, kane wanders the ages manipulating entire kingdoms and races for his amusement. Sep 16, 2019 we continue the series by focusing in this session on the fantasy and horror writer and editor karl edward wagner, the rather shortlived author of the kane novels and short stories. Looking for help with wagners kane books science fiction. Collects five occult tales about kane, redhaired and lefthanded mighty being. The stories of kane glow with the eerie luminescence that creeps with the dark and twisted character of kane and his saga. Karl edward wagner kane 06 the book of kane pdf free. In some of wagner s later stories kane appears in the present day for example, as a drug dealer in lacunae and as a somewhat suspect. That said wagner s kane stands alone and above other anti heroes.
The book of kane by karl edward wagner books hachette. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dec 12, 2015 wagner, karl edward the book of kane v3 wagner karl edward kane 06 the book of kane 3. That said, you dont always root for kane as hes not mr. I loathe reading books out of chronological order and it seems to me that it would be very difficult to read this series in a proper order given the 2 omnibuses midnight. I love the kane books by karl edward wagner, but i was tempted to rate this final volume even lower. Born on this date in 1945 in knoxville, tn, the late great karl edward wagner made his bones writing countless tales of kane, a somber swordsman from prehistory. Kane is a literary character created by karl edward wagner in a series of sword and sorcery. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Its the most convenient onevolume biography on richard wagner in english that i know. Unfortunately, karl edward wagner died at young age of 48 in 1994. The death of karl edward wagner was a blow to the fantasy horror which i feel the genre has never fully recovered from.
The midnight sun is the companion volume to gods in darkness, and collects all of the kane short stories and poetry. Karl edward wagner 4 december 1945 october 1994 was an american writer, editor and publisher of horror, science fiction, and heroic fantasy, who was born in knoxville, tennessee and originally trained as a psychiatrist. Undertow two suns setting bloodstone novel the dark muse sing a last song of valdese misericorde lynortis reprise ravens eyrie dark crusade novel. The kane series is a heroic fantasy series by karl edward wagner, about a barbarian antihero or villain protagonist who has been cursed by a mad god to an eternal life of wandering not to be confused with robert e. Karl edward wagner 4 december 1945 october 1994 was an american writer of horror, science fiction, and heroic fantasy, who was born in knoxville, tennessee and originally trained as a psychiatrist. Kane is a literary character created by karl edward wagner in a series of sword and sorcery novels and short stories first published between 1970 and 1985. We continue the series by focusing in this session on the fantasy and horror writer and editor karl edward wagner, the rather shortlived author of the kane novels and short stories. Wagner is perhaps best known for his creation of the longrunning series of stories featuring kane, the mystic swordsman. The main characters of this fantasy, heroic fantasy story are kane.
Unread, perfect spine, shiny wraps, a really terrific copy of this book, like it just came out of the box from the publisher youll floss your teeth like a fiend, just for fun, when this book arrives at your door. Edges show light wear, page edges show little soiling. Jan 01, 1979 i love the kane books by karl edward wagner, but i was tempted to rate this final volume even lower. The book of kane by karl edward wagner nook book ebook. The first volume of karl edward wagners horror fiction collects the title story, the classic lovecraftian sticks, the fourth seal, beyond any measure, and other. Boxed deluxe edition limited to 425 copies signed by the author an. Death angels shadow poem undertow two suns setting the dark muse sing a last song of valdese misericorde lynortis reprise ravens eyrie in the lair of yslsl reflections for the. The best books on wagner five books expert recommendations. He described his world view as nihilistic, anarchistic and absurdist. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Karl edward wagner has created a character of striking contrasts in a world of medieval beauty and gothic. Pdf darkness weaves book kane free download 288 pages. Karl edward wagners ancient world of kane worlds of.
Karl edward wagner s complex and compelling character of kane redefines the boundaries of heroic fantasy, and stands besides michael moorcocks elric, and fritz leibers fafhrd and gray mouser as one of the most idiosyncratic and compelling characters of the fantasy genre. The book of kane ebook by karl edward wagner rakuten kobo. Heroic fantasy fans will welcome the late karl edward wagners gods in darkness. Jun 04, 2010 kane such a fascinating character from one heavyhitting writer, karl edward wagner.
I recall as a teenager being so enthralled with one of kanes adventures that i wrote my first and only letter to the author. The book of kane karl edward wagner illustrated by jeffrey jones donald m. Karl edward wagners complex and compelling character of kane redefines the boundaries of heroic fantasy, and stands besides michael moorcocks elric, and fritz leibers fafhrd and gray mouser as one of the most idiosyncratic and compelling characters of the fantasy genre. Karl edward wagner 12 december 1945 14 october 1994 was an american writer, poet, editor and publisher of horror, science fiction, and heroic fantasy, who was born in knoxville, tennessee and originally trained as a psychiatrist. The book of kane is an excellent selection of some of his grittiest, hardest hitting short stories. Wagner came from the old school and he wore his influences on his sleeve. Kane is cursed to wander the world immoral until he is destroyed by the violence that he himself has created. The stories are set in a grim, premedieval world which is nonetheless ancient and rich in history. So kane stories also died with wagners untimely death. Warner books published these paperbacks throughout the 1970s and 80s with cover art to catch anyones eye, thanks to the mighty frank franzettas depictions of ripped musclemen in various states of dress and battle.
Watson writes about wagners relationship with his second wife cosima particularly well, but i think its all very good. Without doubt, kane is the most compelling and enigmatic heroantihero ever. Wagner, karl edward the book of kane v3 wagner karl edward kane 06 the book of kane 3. The book of kane kane by karl edward wagner book cover, description, publication history.
Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Cursed with immortality, the only remedy to alleviate infinte boredom is court intrigue and conquest. That said wagners kane stands alone and above other anti heroes. The book of kane by karl edward wagner sf gateway your. Join facebook to connect with kane wagner and others you may know. Click to read more about the book of kane by karl edward wagner. Kane is an immortal somewhat like the wandering jew or more specifically, charles maturins melmoth the wanderer, a novel which wagner cites as a major influence in his essay the once and future kane 6 kane s character also includes elements of robert e. The book of kane by karl edward wagner 1st edition1st. The other stories originally appeared in the magazines. Cursed by an insane god with immortality, kane wanders around into adventure and any other way to stave off the pressure of his curse. Bloodstone 1975 in the booty captured in a savage raid. The first edition of the novel was published in 1970, and was written by karl edward wagner. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
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