From Jerry Cornelius and the Eternal Champion fantasies to Pyat and more recent novels, The Law of Chaos is an entertaining and accessible reader’s guide that explores the life and achievements of Michael Moorcock, one of modern literature’s most influential figures. All Moorcock’s works are examined and discussed in detail from early fantasies to his later philosophical novels.
With an introduction and other material by Moorcock himself, The Law of Chaos travels the moonbeam roads through the enigmatic multiverse of a celebrated literary icon.
- The only book engaging with the complex, popular and influential writing of Michael Moorcock.
- Not only did he practically invent modern British fantasy and reshape science fiction as an editor, but he is also an exponent of mainstream literature.
- This book assesses the importance of one of the most influential, enigmatic and iconic writers.
- Musically, Moorcock has worked closely with Hawkwind and Lemmy.
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THE LAW OF CHAOS
The Multiverse of Michael Moorcock
Author
Jeff Gardiner
ISBN
978-1-909394-19-3 (pbk)
978-1-909394-20-9 (ebk)
Publication
3 August 2015
Category
Memoir/Pop Culture
Size & Pages
127mm x 203mm / 174
Illustrations
8 pages of b&w book covers and album sleeves (pbk) / 8 colour plates (hbk)