Search Results: Fantasy from The Mortuary Korps

Presumably first edition (thus). 237 p. Vintage edition with yellowed pages, mild shelfwear, and some spine creasing, internally Near Fine. From the rear: A modern city, founded by civilized animals, run by clever animals, unique and alone in a world of wild animals who would like to destroy it. [Note: This is not a metaphorical book description, the characters are actually animals, not humans. Think Zootopia for adults.]

39 p.; one illustration.Stain to p.vi (see image) and very mild shelfwear, otherwise Near Fine. From the back: A young man named Atrum has a haunting dream that he cant seem to understand. As he tries to understand this recurring dream, the events in his life takes a similar turn. He meets a girl named Stella, who he realizes is the only focus of his dream. As he spends more and more time in her company, his life takes an epic turn. Tragedy hits and Atrum slowly learns what he needs to, to make his reality less of a nightmare and to start controlling his own life, and to live his dreams. Alongside his friends Ray , Stella and Hao, Atrum changes the fate of everyone's lives. Question is, if Atrum is saving everyone from the beasts that spawned from darkness, who will save him from his own dark mind?

First thus, first printing stated. Holographic front cover. 213 p. and 10 leaves of bonus material, including an interview, discussion points, and a preview of the sequel. Some shelfwear, internally Near Fine. From the back: A statue. A coin. An old book.They look as dusty as everything else in Faulkner's Antique Books. But when Sam Faulkner slipsthe coin into the statue, he's swept back to Scotland in 800 A.D.—he age of the Vikings!—where he must find both the statue and another coin in order to escape. It's the first journey in an adventure that will take him to World War I, medieval Europe, and even ancient Egypt. . .and a mystery that will end only if Sam can find his father in Time.

Collins, 1980 1956. Paperback. Y Paperback Listing in progress, complete details and photos coming soon." (thrift)

First edition, first printing.
431 p. ; 24cm.
Cream hardcover with dust jacket, gilt lettering to fabric spine, cocked but otherwise Fine, with pictorial endpapers and text block with deckled edges.
From the back:
FIRST THREADFALL!
Sorka glanced over her shoulder, and terror lent strength to her arms as she urged the mare to greater efforts. They were nearly to the ledge, nearly to what little safety it offered from the hissing silver fall that splatted so ominously across the woods they had only just left. Sean forced Cricket under the ledge. Suddenly both horses ceased resisting their riders and began to press Sean and Sorka against the inner wall, whinnying in abject terror. Peering around the frightened horses' heads, Sean and Sorka could actually see the long, thin threads plunging into the water. On the shoreline, the thick clumps of tough bushes they had ridden through only moments before were no longer visible, covered by a writhing mass of "things" that seemed to enlarge as they watched.… Read More

323 p. Cover art by Royo. Never-before published, this First Edition, First Printing includes its original sales receipt from September 6, 1991. Very, very minor shelfwear and some sticker damage to heel of spine (see photos) otherwise Fine condition, being obviously unread.From the covers: The explosive sequel to Firstflight, by the writer of Marvel Comics' X-Men.The Brass think they've clipped Lt. Shea's wings. She'll show them there's more than one way to fly.On earth, they thought they could keep Lt. Shea out of trouble. Ground her. File her away. They were wrong.

The Jewel in the Skull [ISBN 0-88677-175-7]223 p. Very minor shelfwear, but otherwise Fine, being a copy which has obviously never been read.From back cover: "Those who dare swear by the Runestaff must then benefit or suffer from the consequences of the fixed pattern of destiny that they set in motion. Several such oaths have been sworn in the history of the Runestaff's existence..."—The High History of the RunestaffDorian Hawkmoon, late the Duke of Koln, fell under the power of the Runestaff, a mysterious artifact more ancient than Time itself. His destiny, shaped by a vengeful oath sworn by the maddened Baron Meliadus of the Dark Empire, pitted Hawkmoon in battle against his own allies and forced him, by the Black Jewel embedded in his skull, to betray his very heritage. Michael Moorcock's Runestaff novels are among the great modern classics of fantastic adventure. DAW Books is proud to bring them back to print, in these editions, authorized and revised by the author.The Mad God's Amulet [ISBN… Read More

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2008. Hardcover. Hardcover Listing in progress, complete details and photos coming soon." (bus)

First thus, first printing. 441 p. Light shelfwear with mild discolourations to foredge, but otherwise Fine, in unread condition. From the back: Kit Marley, poet, playwright, and spy in the service of Queen Elizabeth, has been murdered. His poetry and plays were infused with a subtle magic that maintained her rule, and the Prometheus Club—a secret society of nobles engaged in battle against sorcerers determined to destroy England—has chosen William Shakespeare to assume Marley's role. But Shakespeare is unable to create the magic his queen and country need to hold their enemies at bay. England's only hope resides in Faerie. Kit Marley, resurrected by enchantment, must serve Queen Morgan. Caught between two worlds and two allegiances, Kit knows that the only way to save both is to assist Will in the art of magic...and to reveal the traitor within the Prometheus Club responsible for his death.May require small amount of extra shipping due to thickness of book.

First printing stated, First Edition.157 p.; ill. Very minimal signs of external wear, but no creasing to spine and otherwise Fine. Perfect gift for a die-hard D&D fan.From the introduction: In this story, you are Sparrow, a young juggler who, together with his brother, Jay, travels from town to town performing your act at inns and fairs in order to scratch out a meager existence. It's a hard life, and nothing exciting ever seems to happen to you – until today, that is . . . .Pick a Path to Adventure™ in this vintage Dungeons & Dragons™ Endless Quest® with a map given to you by a mysterious stranger who lay dying beneath a rowan tree. You must set free the spirit of a tormented king in order to gain a hoard of treasure!For those unfamiliar "Choose Your Own Adventure" types of books, they are great for rereading: the story presents the reader with choices in key situations, each choice leading to a different page and, ultimately, a different ending.

356 p. Mild page curl and minor shelfwear, otherwise Near Fine. Winner of the Man Booker Prize. From the back: After the tragic sinking of a cargo ship, one solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild, blue Pacific. The crew of the surviving vessel consists of a hyena, an orang-utan, a zebra with a broken leg, a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger and Pi Patel, a 16-year-old Indian boy. The scene is set for one of the most extraordinary pieces of literary fiction of recent years, a novel of such rare and wondrous storytelling that it may, as one character claims, make you believe in God. Can a reader reasonably ask for anything more? May require small amount of extra shipping due to thickness of book.

First two books of trilogy. Book 1 - 382 p. ; generously illustrated. Near Fine, very minor edgewear in some places and corner of rear cover has slight dogear.Book 2 - 428 p. ; generously illustrated. Fine / As New. From the back cover of Miss Peregrine's...:"A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story." —John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of peculiar photographs. It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its decaying bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that Miss… Read More

Unpaginated [29 p.] ; illustrated. Ex-library with only one unobtrusive number stamp to title page. Pictorial green cloth hardcover is worn, with mild dampstains, significant edgewear, and some damage to tip and heel of spine. Minor stains and nicks to the margins of a few pages, but text and illustrations remain clean and bright with sound binding. Please contact if you desire more detailed photos of condition. Every second illustration in full colour. A well-loved vintage 1960s children's book with beautifully detailed illustrations that blend the essences of both the innocent and the sinister. The classic story of a brother and sister who are led into the woods and abandoned by their wicked step-mother, only to face an evil witch who lives in a deceptively quaint gingerbread house.

Covers show some minor wear to extremities and slight spine crease, otherwise Very Good+ to Near Fine with gilt embossed title (hence it did not scan well, thus the third image is to show the cover title better but it is a stock image and does not represent the condition of this copy). 727 p. [THICK VOLUME may require extra shipping charges]From MacMillan publisher: Kellen Tavadon, son of the Arch-Mage Lycaelon, thought he knew the way the world worked. His father, leading the wise and benevolent Council of Mages, protected and guided the citizens of the Golden City of the Bells. Young Mages in training--all men, for women were unfit to practice magic--memorized the intricate details of High Magic and aspired to seats on the council.Then he found the forbidden Books of Wild Magic--or did they find him? The three slim volumes woke Kellen to the wide world outside the City's isolating walls. Their Magic was not dead, strangled by rules and regulations. It felt like a living thing, guided by the hearts… Read More

OFFERS ACCEPTED. Rare vintage children's book of nonsense rhymes adapted from the French, illustrated in full colour by what appear to be cut-out and sponge paintings. At time of listing, there are no English editions for sale online and only two French editions for sale.Unpaginated [20 p.] ; fully illustrated in colour. Sticker residue and scratch to front cover, small nick to edge of spine, general minor shelfwear and aging to covers, and minute faint staining to front endpaper and some page edges. Please see images and contact if you require more images before purchase.

First Edition, First Printing. 301 p. Mild shelfwear, some spine creasing, but internally Fine. From covers: ONLY BY BLOOD AND MAGIC WOULD THE LEGENDARY CITY BE RECLAIMED AT THE CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD, WHERE EAST MEETS WEST, STANDS THE FABLED CITY SAMARKAND. But the city is under siege by a million Mongol barbarians led by the crazed khan, Kabul. When Samarkand finally falls in flames and blood, only a handful of survivors–including the Princess Sharon–escapes to the hills, where Kazir tribesmen wait.Instead of helping the princess regain her throne, the Kazirs have other plans. Once the rulers of Samarkand centuries ago, their seers have prophesied the Kazirs will rule again, with chieftain Tariq as king. BUT SHARON WILL BE THERE, WHEN TARIQ MEETS KABUL IN THAT FINAL BATTLE OF KINGS. SHE WILL BE LEADING THE ASSAULT, AS THE KAZIR'S MOST POWERFUL AND FEARSOME WITCH.

191 p. ; illustrated. Very Good- due to some shelfwear and small nicks to bottom edges of last three leaves, but internally Near Fine. From covers: A STAR HAWKS adventure based on the internationally acclaimed comic strip created by Gil Kane and Ron Goulart. Far above the planet Esmeralda whirls and awesome satellite nicknamed The Hoosegow. Headquarters of the Interplan Law Service, it is home of the cleverest, most powerful secret agents in the universe. They go where they are needed, bringing law and order, triumphing over evil. This time, an explosive crisis on dread Empire 99 must be defused. Unfortunately the last agent to try that was sent back in an ashtray. Dare the service try again? Now their last hope lies with: REX: OUR DAREDEVIL OF THE AIRWAYS CHAVEZ: HE'D RATHER MAKE LOVE AND WAR SNIFFER: A ROBOT DOG WITH A FOUL MOUTH OUR HEROES? YOU MUST BE KIDDING...

267, [21] p.; ill.; includes promotional material with excerpt from The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. John Newberry Medal gold seal on front cover.Trade paperback with deckle edge has some sticker residue to covers and very, very mild shelfwear, otherwise Fine.From the copyright page: The adventures of Despereaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin.

550 p. Book is worn on the outside with some superficial tears/nicks, and a few dog-ears, but the text block from the title page to the end of the book is in great condition, clean and bright. Sequel to Interview with the Vampire. As with the first book in the series, the novel begins with a frame narrative. After over a half century underground, Lestat awakens in the 1980s to the cacophony of electronic sounds and images that characterizes the MTV generation. Particularly, he is captivated by a fledgling rock band named Satan's Night Out. Determined both to achieve international fame and end the centuries of self-imposed vampire silence, Lestat takes command of the band (now renamed "The Vampire Lestat") and pens his own autobiography. The remainder of the novel purports to be that autobiography: the vampire traces his mortal youth as the son of a marquis in pre-Revolutionary France, his initiation into vampirism at the hands of Magnus, and his quest for the ultimate origins of his undead species.… Read More

1258 p. Illustrated chapter headings. Very mild shelfwear, otherwise Fine and clearly unread. NOTE: Thickness of the book may require extra postage charges before shipping.From the back: I long for the days before the Last Desolation. Before the Heralds abandoned us and the Knights Radiant turned against us. When there was still magic in Roshar and honor in the hearts of men. In the end, not war but victory proved to be the greater test. Did our foes see that the harder they fought, the fiercer our resistance? Fire and hammer forge a sword; time and neglect rust it away. So we won the world, yet lost it. There are four whom we watch: the surgeon, forced to forsake healing and fight in the most brutal war of our time; the assassin, who weeps as he kills; the liar, who wears her scholar's mantle over a thief's heart; and the prince, whose eyes open to the ancient past as his thirst for battle wanes. One of them may redeem us. One of them will destroy us. From Brandon Sanderson—the author completing… Read More