The Adventure Of The Peerless Peer

Author : Philip José Farmer
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504090179

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The Adventure of the Peerless Peer by Philip José Farmer Pdf

Holmes travels to Africa to help Tarzan stop a German spy’s nefarious weapon in this “glorious” sci-fi pastiche by the Hugo Award–winning author (Locus). When the acclaimed science fiction author Philip José Farmer took up the mantle of Sherlock Holmes, he produced an adventure unlike anything fans of the Baker Street detective had seen before. In this far-flung mystery of World War I, Holmes and Watson are sent to Egypt to stop the German spy Von Bork from perfecting a weapon that could destroy all of Great Britain. Along the way, the sleuthing team form an alliance with the famous Lord Greystoke—peer of the Realm and lord of the jungle!

Author : Philip Jose Farmer
Publisher : Titan Books (US, CA)
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780857685407

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The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Peerless Peer by Philip Jose Farmer Pdf

Holmes partners with Tarzan on a quest to catch a nefarious German spy and his weapon of dread in this “glorious” sci-fi mystery from a Hugo Award–winning SFWA Grand Master (Locus) A night sky aerial engagement with a deadly Fokker aircraft nearly claims three brilliant lives . . . Meanwhile, Baker Street’s enigmatic mystery-solver, Sherlock Holmes, forms a historic alliance with Greystoke—the noble savage, peer of the realm, and lord of the jungle—bring down the hellish spy Von Bork! This edition also contains a brand new afterword by Win Scott Eckert and a bonus preview of Kim Newman’s novel, Moriarty: The Hound of the D'Urbervilles.

Author : Philip José Farmer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Detective and mystery stories
ISBN : 0915230062

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The Adventure of the Peerless Peer by Philip José Farmer Pdf

Author : Philip Jose Farmer
Publisher : Titan Books (US, CA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780857681201

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The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Peerless Peer by Philip Jose Farmer Pdf

Holmes partners with Tarzan on a quest to catch a nefarious German spy and his weapon of dread in this “glorious” sci-fi mystery from a Hugo Award–winning SFWA Grand Master (Locus) A night sky aerial engagement with a deadly Fokker aircraft nearly claims three brilliant lives . . . Meanwhile, Baker Street’s enigmatic mystery-solver, Sherlock Holmes, forms a historic alliance with Greystoke—the noble savage, peer of the realm, and lord of the jungle—bring down the hellish spy Von Bork! This edition also contains a brand new afterword by Win Scott Eckert and a bonus preview of Kim Newman’s novel, Moriarty: The Hound of the D'Urbervilles.

Author : Michael L. Cook
Publisher : Popular Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0879722304

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Mystery Fanfare by Michael L. Cook Pdf

This work is a composite index of the complete runs of all mystery and detective fan magazines that have been published, through 1981. Added to it are indexes of many magazines of related nature. This includes magazines that are primarily oriented to boys' book collecting, the paperbacks, and the pulp magazine hero characters, since these all have a place in the mystery and detective genre.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Sura Books
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8185629773

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Quiz on Fictional Charcters by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0803280300

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Master of Adventure by Anonim Pdf

So, just how was Tarzan created? Eager to know the inside story about the legendary John Carter and the amazing cities and peoples of Barsoom? Perhaps your taste is more suited to David Innes and the fantastic lost world at the Earth?s core? Or maybe wrong-way Napier and the bizarre civilizations of cloud-enshrouded Venus are more to your liking? These pages contain all that you will ever want to know about the wondrous worlds and unforgettable characters penned by the master storyteller Edgar Rice Burroughs. ø Richard A. Lupoff, the respected critic and writer who helped spark a Burroughs revival in the 1960s, reveals fascinating details about the stories written by the creator of Tarzan. Featured here are outlines of all of Burroughs?s major novels, with descriptions of how they were each written and their respective sources of inspiration. This Bison Books edition includes a new foreword by fantasy writer Michael Moorcock, a new introduction by the author, a final chapter by Phillip R. Burger, as well as corrected text and an updated bibliography.

Author : Gary Westfahl
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476687735

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Jules Verne Lives! by Gary Westfahl Pdf

This volume is a fresh examination of the works of Jules Verne, the pioneering and enduringly popular science fiction writer. Essays study Verne's various novels--including Around the World in Eighty Days, The Mysterious Island and The Adventures of Captain Hatteras. Included essays offer analyses of literary responses to Verne's work, assessments of film adaptations of his novels and discussions of steampunk, the Verne-inspired science fiction subgenre that has influenced writers like Philip Jose Farmer, Caleb Carr and Adam Roberts.

Author : Bernard A. Drew
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-08
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786457212

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Literary Afterlife by Bernard A. Drew Pdf

This is an encyclopedic work, arranged by broad categories and then by original authors, of literary pastiches in which fictional characters have reappeared in new works after the deaths of the authors that created them. It includes book series that have continued under a deceased writer's real or pen name, undisguised offshoots issued under the new writer's name, posthumous collaborations in which a deceased author's unfinished manuscript is completed by another writer, unauthorized pastiches, and "biographies" of literary characters. The authors and works are entered under the following categories: Action and Adventure, Classics (18th Century and Earlier), Classics (19th Century), Classics (20th Century), Crime and Mystery, Espionage, Fantasy and Horror, Humor, Juveniles (19th Century), Juveniles (20th Century), Poets, Pulps, Romances, Science Fiction and Westerns. Each original author entry includes a short biography, a list of original works, and information on the pastiches based on the author's characters.

Author : Daniele Della Rocca
Publisher : Youcanprint
Page : 1061 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-12-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9791221434118

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Sherlock Holmes. Inglese by Daniele Della Rocca Pdf

Una guida al celebre personaggio, illustrata con numerose fotografie e poster. Il libro comprende cast, trame e commenti di film, adattamenti teatrali, romanzi e fumetti, in un arco di oltre 130 anni. An a-z guide to the famous detective, illustrated with numerous photographs and posters. The book includes cast, storylines and film comments, theatrical adaptations, novels and comics, in over 100 years.

Author : Sandra Palomino
Publisher : Heritage Capital Corporation
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1599672170

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HSA Books and Manuscripts Dallas Auction Catalog #682 by Sandra Palomino Pdf

Author : Philip José Farmer
Publisher : Titan Books (US, CA)
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781781162897

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A Feast Unknown by Philip José Farmer Pdf

Sci-fi meets the grittiest of horror and pulp fiction in Grand Master Philip José Farmer’s controversial novel set in the Wold Newton universe The legendary Apeman, Lord of the Jungle and bastard son of Jack the Ripper, fights the equally legendary Doc Caliban, Man of Bronze and Champion of Justice. For the loser, it will mean death; for the victor, not just life—but immortality. Inflamed by strange passions, these titans run amok in an orgy of hate and vengeance, lust and bloodshed. But these two titans have more in common than they could ever have imagined. So who are the dark manipulators of their destiny?

Author : Gary Westfahl
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 681 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-19
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9798216142348

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Science Fiction Literature through History [2 volumes] by Gary Westfahl Pdf

This book provides students and other interested readers with a comprehensive survey of science fiction history and numerous essays addressing major science fiction topics, authors, works, and subgenres written by a distinguished scholar. This encyclopedia deals with written science fiction in all of its forms, not only novels and short stories but also mediums often ignored in other reference books, such as plays, poems, comic books, and graphic novels. Some science fiction films, television programs, and video games are also mentioned, particularly when they are relevant to written texts. Its focus is on science fiction in the English language, though due attention is given to international authors whose works have been frequently translated into English. Since science fiction became a recognized genre and greatly expanded in the 20th century, works published in the 20th and 21st centuries are most frequently discussed, though important earlier works are not neglected. The texts are designed to be helpful to numerous readers, ranging from students first encountering science fiction to experienced scholars in the field.

Author : Gary Lovisi
Publisher : Ramble House
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781605435527

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The Secret Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Gary Lovisi Pdf

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781434437310

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Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine #3 by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

The third issue of Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine showcases Kim Newman's tale, "A Volume in Vermillion." Plus great fiction and non-fiction by Gary Lovisi, Peter King, Jean Paiva, Darrell Schweitzer, and many more! Edited by Marvin Kaye.