Fantasy og science fiction

Charlie Reader ligner en helt almindelig high-school-dreng, han er fremragende til baseball og klarer sig glimrende bogligt. Men han bærer rundt på en tung bagage. Hans mor blev dræbt i en trafikulykke, da han var ti, og sorgen drev hans far til at drikke. Charlie har tidligt lært at passe på sig selv – og på sin far. Da han er sytten, møder han en hund ved navn Radar og dens aldrende herre, eneboeren Howard Bowditch, der bor i et stort hus på toppen af en høj bakke. I baghaven står der et aflåst skur, og nogle gange kommer der mærkelige lyde derindefra. Charlie begynder at hjælpe mr. Bowditch med gøremål, og han taber sit hjerte til Radar. Da Bowditch dør, efterlader han Charlie et kassettebånd med en utrolig historie til gengæld: Hele sit liv har Bowditch vidst, at skuret gemmer på en portal til en anden verden.I Et eventyr når Kings fortællekunst nye højder. Det er en storslået og rædselsvækkende historie om det godes kamp mod en overvældende ondskab, hvor en heltemodig dreng og hans hund skal stå i spidsen for striden.

Designed to take fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings deeper into the myths and legends of Middle-earth The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien's world. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as Elrond and Galadriel took part. The tales of The Silmarillion are set in an age when Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in Middle-Earth, and the High Elves made war upon him for the recovery of the Silmarils, the jewels containing the pure light of Valinor. Included in the book are several shorter works. The Ainulindale is a myth of the Creation and in the Valaquenta the nature and powers of each of the gods is described. The Akallabeth recounts the downfall of the great island kingdom of Numenor at the end of the Second Age and Of the Rings of Power tells of the great events at the end of the Third Age, as narrated in The Lord of the Rings. This pivotal work features the revised, corrected text and includes, by way of an introduction, a fascinating letter written by Tolkien in 1951 in which he gives a full explanation of how he conceived the early Ages of Middle-earth.

Perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Descendant of the Crane, this heart-stopping debut is an imaginative Romeo and Juliet retelling set in 1920s Shanghai, with rival gangs and a monster in the depths of the Huangpu River.

The Labyrinth is a unique vision of a dystopian future from one of the most sought-after visual storytellers in the world and internationally acclaimed author of The Electric State.

Monsters, mystery, and magic abound in this stunning, illustrated collection of original fairy tales from the World of Warcraft universe, as told by an all-star cast of bestselling, award-winning storytellers.

På en ufrugtbar grund tre timer nord for den norske hovedstad bor Tormod Blystad, hans kone Siv og deres to børn. Efter at have lagt sine vilde år bag sig er Tormod nu en stabil og pålidelig familiefar. Men noget mangler i den lille familie, og så ankommer Snusken, den nye familiehund.Da Snusken dør, efterlader hun et tomrum, der skal udfyldes. Og så en nat befinder Tormod sig foran høvlbænken i garagen og blander rød ler og gødning. Uden at vide det kommer han til at udløse magtfulde kræfter med voldsomme følger. ”Udkants-Norge mødes med domestic noir og Mary Shelleys Frankenstein. Og med et chokerende godt resultat. Et virkelig originalt stykke skrivekunst. ”– Jo NesbøRomanen er nomineret til Nordisk Råds litteraturpris 2020 og vandt Kritikerprisen og P2-lytternes romanpris i Norge. Norske Matias Faldbakkens femte roman, Vi er fem, er en skarp, ukonventionel og underholdende roman, der blander eventyr, horror, mytologi og science fiction med en stor dosis rå realisme.Om forfatteren Matias Faldbakken (født 1973 i Hobro, Danmark) er en af Norges mest kritikerroster forfattere og billedkunstnere.Faldbakken romandebuterede i 2001 med The Cocka Hola Company, der var første del af hans trilogi Skandinavisk Misantropi. To år senere udgav han Macht und Rebel, efterfulgt af Unfun fra 2008. Alle tre romaner er skrevet under pseudonymet Abo Rasul. I 2017 udkom The Hills (da. 2019), der blev nomineret til Brageprisen i Norge og er den første roman i hans eget navn. Bogen er solgt til udgivelse i 16 lande.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, a special gift edition of Edgedancer, a short novel of the Stormlight Archive (previously published in Arcanum Unbounded).Three years ago, Lift asked a goddess to stop her from growing older--a wish she believed was granted. Now, in Edgedancer, the barely teenage nascent Knight Radiant finds that time stands still for no one. Although the young Azish emperor granted her safe haven from an executioner she knows only as Darkness, court life is suffocating the free-spirited Lift, who can't help heading to Yeddaw when she hears the relentless Darkness is there hunting people like her with budding powers. The downtrodden in Yeddaw have no champion, and Lift knows she must seize this awesome responsibility.Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson The Cosmere The Stormlight Archive The Way of Kings Words of Radiance Edgedancer (Novella) Oathbringer The Mistborn trilogy Mistborn: The Final Empire The Well of Ascension The Hero of Ages Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne series Alloy of Law Shadows of Self Bands of Mourning Collection Arcanum Unbounded Other Cosmere novels Elantris Warbreaker The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians The Scrivener's Bones The Knights of Crystallia The Shattered Lens The Dark Talent The Rithmatist series The Rithmatist Other books by Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners Steelheart Firefight CalamityAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Det er ikke nødvendigt at tilhøre den store Murakami-menighed for at blive dybt charmeret af Haruki Murakamis nye storværk 1Q84. Her viser han alle facetter af sit verdensberømmede talent.Som en rød tråd igennem de tre bøger, der udgør romanen, løber en kærlighedshistorie, der er i slægt med de store klassikere. Men der er mange andre centrale temaer i spil, og måske også en helt anden verden – en verden, der har to måner.Det er denne verden, den ene af bogens to hovedpersoner, kvinden Aomame, kalder for '1Q84'. På japansk er det et snildt ordspil på George Orwells berømte roman '1984' – handlingen i de tre bøger udspiller sig da også i året 1984. Her i Bog 1 fra april til juni. Og hvis vi troede, at menneskeheden var kommet helskindet gennem dette skelsættende Orwell-år, så må vi tro om igen.april–juni 1984"Lad Dem ikke narre af det ydre."Med den sætning åbner Haruki Murakami denne første bog af sit romanværk i tre bøger, '1Q84'. Et værk, hvis kerne er en kærlighedshistorie i slægt med de store klassikere; to elskende, som mere eller mindre ubevidst leder efter hinanden.Tengo er en ensom mand med forfatterdrømme, og når han ikke underviser i matematik, skriver han på en roman. Hans skarpsindige og kyniske redaktør, Komatsu, overtaler ham til at omskrive en opsigtsvækkende historie, indsendt til en debutantkonkurrence af en kun syttenårig pige, den smukke, men indesluttede Fukaeri. Tengo bliver uimodståeligt draget af Fukaeris historie, og dermed trækkes han ind i et spil, som han ikke engang vagt aner konsekvensene af.Aomame er massør og kampsportsinstruktør. I romanens første kapitel sidder hun i en taxi, der er blevet fanget i en motorvejskø. Den vidende chauffør peger på en hemmelig trappe, som kan føre hende væk fra motorvejen og videre, for hun skal nå en vigtig aftale. Da Aomame skræver over gitteret til trappen, skifter verden spor, og med tonerne af Michael Jacksons 'Billie Jean' i ørerne klatrer hun nedad, for hun har en opgave, der skal lykkes, en mission, der skal fuldføres.

John Rodriguez er den nyansatte leder af det nedslidte forskningscenter, Southern Reach, der har til opgave at bevogte det mystiske vildnis kaldet Område X. John modtager ordrer fra sin ukendte chef, Stemmen, der lige fra første dag på jobbet sætter John til at håndtere eftervirkningerne af den fejlslåede tolvte ekspedition til Område X. Efter at have gennemgået en række forhør, en samling af skjulte noter og timevis af dybt foruroligende videooptagelser, begynder John at gennemskue nogle af Område Xs mange hemmeligheder. Hver opdagelse han gør sig, tvinger ham dog til at se skræmmende sandheder i øjnene om sig selv og om den virksomhed, han har svoret sit troskab til. Autoritet er andet bind i South Reach-serien og fortsættelsen til Udslettelse. Pressen skriver: »Jeff VanderMeers trilogi om ’Area X’ er uden overdrivelse et af de mest forunderlige og tankevækkende værker, jeg kan mindes at have læst.« ****** – Politiken »[VanderMeer formår] at fastholde spændingen og gyset uden at tabe læseren undervejs. Alle vil kunne få noget interessant ud af Southern Reach trilogien.« – Avisen 2770 Tårnby

Teotwawki er et prepper-begreb og en forkortelse for The End of the World as We Know It. Lars Skinnebachs digtsamling består af en række suiter, der handler om tiden før og efter den store økologiske ned-smeltning.

In 1746, Claire Fraser made a perilous journey through time, leaving her young husband to die at Culloden, in order to protect their unborn child. In 1968, Claire has just been struck through the heart, discovering that Jamie Fraser didn't die in battle. But where is Jamie now?

This is a stunning new novella in the Kingkiller universe, and a genuine must-read for fans, showing us a little of the world from the perspective of Auri, one of its best-loved characters.

A beautiful gift edition hardback of the classic Discworld novel.

Solaris, a captivating novel by renowned author Stanislaw Lem, takes readers on a journey that transcends the boundaries of traditional science fiction. Published in 2016 by Faber & Faber, this masterpiece delves into the depths of human consciousness and the complexities of communication. The genre-bending narrative is a testament to Lem's unparalleled storytelling abilities. Solaris is not just a book; it's an exploration of the human condition and our place in the universe. It's a must-read for any fan of thought-provoking literature. The book is available in English, making it accessible to a broad audience. Grab your copy from Faber & Faber today and embark on an unforgettable journey with Solaris.

The exciting third installment in the ALL SOULS trilogy following the No.1 internationally bestselling A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES and SHADOW OF NIGHT

The most famous, widely acclaimed and popular of all sf novelsNAMED ONE OF THE BBC's 100 NOVELS THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD'An astonishing science fiction phenomenon' WASHINGTON POST

Shevak, a brilliant scientist, wants to tear down the wall of hatred that has isolated his planet of anarchists from the rest of the civilized universe. So he journeys to the utopian Urras in an attempt to ignite the fires of change.

Mørket falder …Sværd tordner …Ondskaben hersker …Eragon og hans drage Saphira har overlevet slaget om Tronjheim, men ikke alle har været så heldige. I de mange magtkampe, der bryder ud efter oprørslederens død, må Eragon manøvrere med al sin snilde, for ikke at bringe spinkle alliancer ud af balance. Nu mere end nogensinde er Eragon det eneste håb for oprørerne, men hvem kan han stole på, og hvad betyder hans uheldsvangre syner? Disse spørgsmål plager Eragon under rejsen til elvernes land, hvor han skal færdiggøre sine evner som Rytter.Mens Eragon optrænes i brugen af magi, overfalder de afskyelige Ra’zac landsbyen Carvahall. De er ude efter Eragons fætter, Roran, som har oplysninger, der kan blive skæbnesvangre for Eragon og hele Alagaësia. Ikke alle vil kunne slippe fra Galbatorix’ mørke kræfter …Den ældste er anden bog i Arven-kvartetten

Scandalous gossip, wild parties, and forbidden love - witness what the gods do after dark in this stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of mythology's best-known stories.'Steamy, often laugh-out-loud funny and emotional' Jennifer L. Armentrout, # 1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash____________________________________Persephone, young goddess of spring, is new to Olympus. Her mother, Demeter, has raised her in the mortal realm, but after Persephone promises to train as a sacred virgin, she's allowed to live in the fast-moving, glamorous world of the gods. When her roommate, Artemis, takes her to a party, her entire life changes: she ends up meeting Hades and feels an immediate spark with the charming yet misunderstood ruler of the Underworld.Now Persephone must navigate the confusing politics and relationships that rule Olympus, while also figuring out her own place - and her own power.This edition of Smythe's original Eisner-nominated webcomic Lore Olympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story, and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.This volume collects episodes 1-25 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus.

A PATH THAT COULD HAVE BEEN…​In the world of Bungo Stray Dogs, Ryuunosuke Akutagawa is infamous for being one of the Port Mafia’s most dangerous members. But what if his past had turned out differently...? When Dazai decides to pass on taking in an orphaned Akutagawa, the boy winds up being recruited by none other than the Armed Detective Agency! With his sister still in the Mafia’s clutches, Akutagawa will stop at nothing to take her back. However, standing in his way is the Port Mafia’s top enforcer—the White Reaper, Atsushi Nakajima. As darkness and light face off in a twisted mirror of whatcould have been, a new tale begins to take shape…

'Epic in every sense' - Sunday TimesThe sixth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, strives to bind the nations of the world to his will, to forge the alliances that will fight the advance of the Shadow and to ready the forces of Light for the Last Battle. But there are other powers that seek to command the war against the Dark One. In the White Tower the Amyrlin Elaida sets a snare to trap the Dragon, whilst the rebel Aes Sedai scheme to bring her down. And as the realms of men fall into chaos the immortal Forsaken and the servants of the Dark plan their assault on the Dragon Reborn . . .'With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal' New York Times'A fantasy phenomenon' SFXThe Wheel of TimeThe Eye of the WorldThe Great HuntThe Dragon RebornThe Shadow RisingThe Fires of HeavenLord of ChaosA Crown of SwordsThe Path of DaggersWinter's HeartCrossroads of TwilightKnife of DreamsThe Gathering StormTowers of MidnightA Memory of LightNew Spring (prequel)

DON'T PANIC: collected together in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Omnibus are the five titles that comprise Douglas Adams' wildly popular and wholly remarkable comedy science fiction series. This one volume paperback edition comes complete with an unhelpful introduction from the author, a bonus short story, Young Zaphod Plays It Safe, and a special undeleted scene . . .The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyOne Thursday lunchtime the Earth gets unexpectedly demolished to make way for a new hyperspace bypass. For Arthur Dent, who has only just had his house demolished that morning, this seems already to be rather a lot to cope with. Sadly, however, the weekend has only just begun. The Galaxy may offer a mind-boggling variety of ways to be blown up and/or insulted, but it's very hard to get a cup of tea. The Restaurant at the End of the UniverseWhen all questions of space, time, matter and the nature of being have been resolved, only one question remains - 'Where shall we have dinner?' The Restaurant at the End of the Universe provides the ultimate gastronomic experience, and for once there is no morning after to worry about.Life, the Universe and EverythingFollowing a number of stunning catastrophes, Arthur Dent is surprised to find himself living in a hideously miserable cave on prehistoric Earth. However, just as he thinks that things cannot get possibly worse, they suddenly do. An eddy in the space-time continuum lands him, Ford Prefect, and their flying sofa in the middle of the cricket ground at Lord's, just two days before the world is due to be destroyed by the Vogons. Escaping the end of the world for a second time, Arthur, Ford, and their old friend Slartibartfast embark (reluctantly) on a mission to save the whole galaxy from fanatical robots. Not bad for a man in his dressing gown.So Long, and Thanks for All the FishThere is a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. It's not an easy thing to do, and Arthur Dent thinks he's the only human who's been able to master this nifty little trick - until he meets Fenchurch, the woman of his dreams. Fenchurch once realized how the world could be made a good and happy place. Unfortunately, she's forgotten. Convinced that the secret lies within God's Final Message to His Creation, they go in search of it. And, in a dramatic break with tradition, actually find it . . .Mostly HarmlessArthur Dent has settled down on the small planet Lamuella and has embraced his role as a Sandwich Maker. However, his plans for a quiet life are thrown awry by the unexpected arrival of his daughter. There's nothing worse than a frustrated teenager with a copy of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in their hands. When she runs away, Arthur goes after her determined to save her from the horrors of the universe. After all - he's encountered most of them before.This publishing phenomenon began as a radio drama and now exists in a number of wildly contradictory versions (including a TV series, a movie and a towel) - this version, produced by Douglas Adams' original publisher, is, at least, definitively inaccurate.

BOGEN BAG TV-SERIEN TALES FROM THE LOOP"De fantastiske malerier af science fiction blandet med forstadsliv vil få dig til at ønske, at du var svensk."THE VERGE"Bogen suger dig ind i nye, fantastiske verdener, som du ikke har lyst til at forlade."IO9"Se et af Stålenhags malerier bare én gang, og det vil klæbe til dig som tjære. Hans tekster er simple og intime, hans stemme upåvirket og klar."NPRI 1954 lader den svenske regering verdens største partikelacceleratorbygge. Anlægget, som stod færdigt i 1969, blev anbragt dybt under Mälarøernes landlige idyl. Den lokale befolkning gav det teknologiske vidunder navnet Ringen. Dette er Ringens forunderlige fortællinger.Simon Stålenhags mageløse malerier har bredt sig på nettet som en steppebrand. Hans barndomsskildringer af gamle Volvoer og kedeldragter kombineret med gådefulde maskiner skaber en enestående atmosfære. På en gang umiddelbart genkendelig og aldeles fremmedartet.Stålenhags malerier og tekster fortæller mesterligt om de mennesker, som levede i maskinernes skygge. De er stemningsfulde minder og notater fra den ungdom, som voksede op i Ringens land.

Hester og Tom har slået sig ned i den statiske by Anchorage, langt fra deres ungdoms farefulde trækbyer og højtflyvende luftskibe. Deres datter, Wren, drømmer om at følge i forældrenes fodspor og rejse væk på eventyr. Så da en charmerende pirat dukker op, griber Wren chancen for at slå en handel af. Hvis hun får en plads om bord på piratens ubåd, vil hun hjælpe ham med at stjæle en mystisk bog fra Anchorages bibliotek. En bog, der kan blive meget farlig i de forkerte hænder … SE FILMEN - LÆS FORTSÆTTELSEN HER!

A beautiful, collectible new hardback edition of one of the greatest fantasy novels of the past decade.