Doorways in the sand book

Doorways in the sand has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Doorways in the sand is a 1976 novel by roger zelazny. Doorways in the sand kindle edition by zelazny, roger. This copy has been signed by the author on the title page. Goodnatured space operetta in which a symbiotic superintelligence unaccountably takes a notion to inhabit the body already comfortably occupied by perennial student fred cassidy. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny fantastic fiction. Buy a cheap copy of doorways in the sand book by roger zelazny. A wonderful book from zelaznys best period with a rollercoaster plot and some terrific jokes.

Roger zelazny the disappearance of a starstone model, a reproduction of an alien artifact, leads to rivalry between interstellar communities. 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. 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. Featuring both detective fiction and comic elements, it was originally published in serial form in the magazine analog science fiction and science fact. It tells the story of perpetual college student fred cassidy, who has found himself a suspect in the theft of a priceless alien artifact. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Doorways in the sand 1st edition rent 9780060147891. Buy doorways in the sand book online at low prices in india. 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. Doorways in the sand is actually no newcomer first released in 1976, it was nominated for the hugo, nebula and locus awards. 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. I actually just read doorways for the first time a week or two ago. View all covers for doorways in the sand logged in users can change user preferences to. Doorways in the sand is one of my favorite zelazny novels. Hugo nominated science fiction novel, originally published in serial form in analog science fiction.

The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. Nov 23, 2012 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. 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. Buy doorways in the sand by roger zelazny from amazons fiction books store. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. 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 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 roger zelazny 9781911440437 netgalley. Doorways in the sand features what has to be zelaznys most excruciatingly funny image, right on p. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny, paperback barnes. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3. Some elements of roger zelaznys doorways in the sand havent aged well in the 40 years since it was first published. Nights at the round table, s01 e35 doorways in the sand by. 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. In hindsight i see that much of what i made was more like sculpture. Buy doorways in the sand book online at best prices in india on. Roger zelaznys doorways in the sand is one of the latter. But for seibert, the practice wasnt just a childhood pastime. This year, we are seeing farrago bring this witty classic back for a. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny librarything.

This book is a portal to the real once upon a time. See all 14 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Roger zelazny, doorways in the sand 1976 reenchantment. The most playful and arguably most accessible novel by the master of inventive science. Buy doorways in the sand reprint by roger zelazny isbn. Having read seven of zelaznys most recent books in one month, richard cowper in foundation. I did a double and then a tripletake on that line before it sank in, and then almost burst an artery laughing. Zelazny wrote the whole story in one draft, no rewrites and it subsequently became one. Click to read more about doorways in the sand by roger zelazny.

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. Fred is really the character is this book, but its just as well because hes a great one. 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. Doorways in the sand all the tropes wiki fandom powered. The green paper covered boards have some fading color changing. Doorways in the sand book by roger zelazny 5 available. Doorways in the sand 1976 by roger zelazny from couch to moon. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. The harmony of the galaxy is at stake when they discover the disappearance of. Doorways in the sand is vintage zelazny, which is to say it is like taking a course in. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.

The harmony of the galaxy is at stake when they discover the disappearance of their starstone. While clearing his name, fred has to deal with alien. I reread the first few amber books a couple of years ago and still feel these are brilliantly original and amongst the best. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. I first read doorways in the sand when i was thirteen years old. Doorways in the sand 1976 by roger zelazny from couch to. Geometric doorways and angular turrets form sand fortresses. Oct 09, 2017 doorways in the sand by roger zelazny.

The most humorous and arguably the finest novel by the ma. This year, we are seeing farrago bring this witty classic back for a new incarnation. Doorways in the sand is vintage zelazny, which is to say it is like taking a course in philosophy. A mystery with aliens, thieves and a very nice hero. 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. I mean, you could probably tell that from the cover anyway. A novel by roger zelazny and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

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. 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. Roger zelazny is the author of doorways in the sand with isbn 9780060147891 and isbn 006014789x. The spine ends of the book covers have some very beginning bumping. Every life is a fairy tale, but most of us fail to recognize the wondrous power of our story.

Doorways in the sand was first published in hardback and paperback in 1976, the year i was born after being serialised in analogue magazine. Roger zelazny doorways in the sand hbdj 1st edition stated ebay. When i was a teenager, the chronicles of amber were a library book quest to find the whole set. Doorways in the sand by roger zelazny and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. It isnt possible to read the book without spending a lot of time thinking huh. It has now been republished by farrago, and the new edition revives a timeless story about time. Sep 04, 2010 doorways in the sand features what has to be zelaznys most excruciatingly funny image, right on p. While clearing his name, fred has to deal with alien abduction, telepathic plants, overly patriotic brits. The aliens have given a precious relic to the people of earth. Ive read a few things by roger zelazny with mixed views. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Doorways in the sand is a science fiction novel by american writer roger zelazny.