Swordsmistress of chaos incidentally, its just swordmistress in the novel itself. Dec 26, 2015 raven, swordmistress of chaos by richard kirk december 26, 2015 april 10, 2016 adrian mccauley interestingly, richard kirk was actually a pseudonym for two writers angus wells and robert holdstock. Richard kirk is the pseudonym of the late robert holdstock who in 1978 coauthored raven. In the 1970s i discovered the raven, swordsmistress of chaos books by richard kirk. Raven and her guru warlock plus occasional bedmate spellbinder are still in the same region in which the previous volume concluded, however now raven is training some new character named silver on how to be a. This work was positively subtle in comparison, originally for the first book in the raven, swordmistress of chaos series by richard kirk actually a pseudonym for two writers, and not the noted industrial musician. Apr 01, 2016 in mid2014, i picked up a fantasy book entitled raven.
Her sword stained by the blood of legions, no man could defeat her. There are certainly elements of red sonja in this character, but i think shes generally more richly developed than has been done with the comic book sonja character. With a twinge of embarrassment raven swordmistress of chaos. Richard kirk was actually two people angus wells and robert holdstock. Im not a huge fan of sword and sorcery, but these i kept just for the chris achilleos covers. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. Richard kirk was actually two writers, angus wells and robert holdstock, and you can tell there were two, as raven is so overly wordy, it. Swordmistress of chaos by richard kirk paperback, 176 pages, published 1987 by ace isbn. At etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers. Interestingly, richard kirk was actually a pseudonym for two writers angus wells and robert holdstock. The forist of the falcon flies out of the window, catching the raven as you draw your sword, mistress crowfoot makes a. Dec 26, 2015 raven, swordmistress of chaos by richard kirk december 26, 2015 april 10, 2016 adrian mccauley leave a comment interestingly, richard kirk was actually a pseudonym for two writers angus wells and robert holdstock. A time of ghosts, by richard kirk may, 1987 ace book original uk edition 1978 the raven saga continues with a second volume that seems to be set shortly after the first.
The original quartet of novels are being reprinted in england. Aug 26, 2014 this work was positively subtle in comparison, originally for the first book in the raven, swordmistress of chaos series by richard kirk actually a pseudonym for two writers, and not the noted industrial musician. Oct 19, 2017 swordsmistress of chaos, by richard kirk february, 1987 ace books original uk edition 1978 first published in the uk in 1978, raven ultimately ran for five volumes. Wells having a rich background in fantasy and westerns, and holdstock with an even more impressive background in celtic, nordic and mythic fiction. Before producing the mythago wood cycle, his major fantasy work, robert holdstock was a prolific professional author of various fictions, including darkhued but fairly standard heroic fantasy under the names chris carlsen the berserker series and richard kirk with angus wells, the raven series. The bloody rise of the satanic metal underground is a book by michael moynihan and didrik soderlind. Raven and her guru warlock plus occasional bedmate spellbinder are still in the same region in which the previous volume concluded, however now raven is training some new character named silver on how to be a warrior in. It is an account of the early norwegian black metal scene, with a focus on the string of church burnings and murders that occurred in the country around 1993. December 26, 2015 april 10, 2016 adrian mccauley leave a comment. Books are listed when they were first published, covers are from the release in my collection. Ace image library sf singles 5 digit numberletter series. Theyre long out of print though so good luck finding copies. Swordmistress of chaos books by richard kirk this was actually a pseudonym for a few different authors, i think robert holdstock might have been one.
A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Conan the magnificent by robert jordan, or pink bums over zamora, as it is also known. But it appears by the time of this release even the ace people has begun to lose track of why and how their complicated numbering scheme worked. Raven swordsmistress of chaos the woolshed wargamer. Raven, swordmistress of chaos, chris achilleos an sionnach.
Swordsmistress of chaos, by richard kirk february, 1987 ace books original uk edition 1978 first published in the uk in 1978, raven ultimately ran for five volumes. She escaped the slavepens of lylanda beautiful girl with hair the color of summer sun, eyes as blue as the heavens, and a body that invited love. Chris achilleos, raven of chaos by richard kirk robert holdstock and angus wells. Both these writers have an impressive bibliography. Richard kirk get textbooks new textbooks used textbooks. Swordmistress of chaos richard kirk, cover by chris achilleos. Richard kirk was the penname of robert holdstock and angus wells, the two collaborating on the first novel and continuing to share the name, although writing further novels solo. Swordmistress of chaos for a quarter at a used bookstore and finished it on august 11. Swordmistress of chaos richard kirk, cover by chris achilleos see more. Jul 30, 2018 first things first, author richard kirk does not actually exist.
Swordsmistress of chaos raven, book 1 by richard kirk. Raven 1swordmistress by richard kirk 19870201 01jan1721. And finally last week a fan of this blog checked some longforgotten amazon wish list and sent me a very used, but perfectly serviceable copy of the first book in the series raven, swordmistress of chaos, corgi books, 1978. Despite starring a heroine plucked from the slave pits and tutored in all styles of killing, i suspect the target audience for these books was a male one. Kirks spare portrayal of the way of life of the samurai, whose duty it is to protect, defend, and avenge and for whom dying is nothing and winning is all, proves remarkably compelling. Rescued by sorcerer priests, she was schooled in every art of weaponry and combat. Mythago wood by robert holdstock, a world fantasy award. By supporting themonstermerchants, youre supporting a small business, and, in turn, etsy. They wrote five books in this fantasy series, and i am somewhat disappointed that they didnt finish it. In mid2014, i picked up a fantasy book entitled raven. Raven she escaped the slavepens of lylanda beautiful.
There are five raven books by house author richard kirk at times angus wells or. Jan 16, 2020 a time of ghosts, by richard kirk may, 1987 ace book original uk edition 1978 the raven saga continues with a second volume that seems to be set shortly after the first. Linvestissement direct aux etatsunis techniques et pratique by richard kirk, christine guillermkirk hardcover, 300 pages. Jun 09, 2014 in the 1970s i discovered the raven, swordsmistress of chaos books by richard kirk. Howard, particularly his stories of red sonya, with a y note, and of dark agnes. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. With a twinge of embarrassment raven swordmistress of chaos by richard kirk there are five raven books by house author richard kirk at times angus wells or robert holdstock or both. Each etsy seller helps contribute to a global marketplace of creative goods. I was at a convention once where holdstock talked about raven. First things first, author richard kirk does not actually exist. Wheel of time was pretty restrained, so not sure why bob decided to throw off the shackles here.
They are 5 books written in the late seventies by richard kirk who is the pseudonym of robert holdstock and angus wells. Booklist a fascinating, exciting book, beautifully observed. Now, wells was a kind of doanything author who churned out lowlevel fantasy and western novels in the 70s and 80s and wrote under a halfdozen different names. A time of dying, a novel by angus wells writing as richard kirk. Now make no mistake, raven is pulp fiction, not epic fantasy.
Swordsmistress of chaos first edition by kirk, richard isbn. Swordsmistress of chaos raven, book 1 by richard kirk book cover, description, publication history. A meditation shared, here, with people, within the tapestry of stage light. Ravenreprint swordmistress of chaos by richard kirk paperback, 176 pages, published 1987 by ace isbn. White 19061964 the once and future king the classic retelling of the arthur legend. Its main selling point were the gorgeous covers by chris achilleos of our barbarienne heroine repeatedly popping out of her not especially practical. They collaborated on the first book and subsequently wrote alternate volumes, holdstock doing 2 and 4, wells doing 3 and 5. Discover the unique items that themonstermerchants creates.
Follow richard kirk and explore their bibliography from s richard kirk author page. Lallia was originally published as ace double 71082 with nunes and nunes recoil which is why it was in the 7 series. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Choc to fantasy, znajdziemy tu elementy horroru, dramatu, przygodowki i historii milosnej. Raven swordsmistress of chaos by richard kirk and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Swordmistress of chaos richard kirk, cover by chris. With a twinge of embarrassment raven swordmistress of. Swordmistress of chaos richard kirk, cover by chris achilleos stay safe and healthy. Raven, swordmistress of chaos, chris achilleos an sionnach fionn. Notice that according to the ace numbering scheme, this title is completely out of place.
Raven, swordmistress of chaos was the star of a series of five novels by robert holdstock and angus wells writing under the name of richard kirk. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. May 08, 2018 and finally last week a fan of this blog checked some longforgotten amazon wish list and sent me a very used, but perfectly serviceable copy of the first book in the series raven, swordmistress of chaos, corgi books, 1978. Raven swordsmistress of chaos by richard kirk and a great selection of related books. Raven, swordmistress of chaos by richard kirk december 26, 2015 april 10, 2016 adrian mccauley interestingly, richard kirk was actually a pseudonym for two writers angus wells and robert holdstock. The author, whose real name is not richard kirk, shows evidence of being influenced by robert e. Richard kirk was a pseudonym used by two british authors. Wells having a rich background in fantasy and westerns, and holdstock. Found looking for a fantasy title, 1980s science fiction. If you have read holdstocks mythago wood 1985, you can see in this book the beginning of his ability to craft masterful prose. Four lot book raven ace 8788 ex swordmistress chaos 1 kirk 5 cond 4 3 richard richard cond 3 4 four 1 swordmistress kirk ex 8788 chaos lot 5 raven book ace. Swordmistress of chaos richard kirk 2 a time of ghosts richard kirk 3 the frozen god richard kirk 4 lords of the shadows richard kirk 5 a time of dying richard kirk.
It took me 33 years, but i finally satisfied my curiosity. I would have stopped there, but i discovered to my delight that the author, robert kirk, was merely a house name for the writing team of angus wells 19432006 and robert holdstock 19482009. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. The supreme, superb, exalted, and delighted, one and only magic building. Dec 26, 2015 jan 19, 2015 swordsmistress of chaos raven, book 1 by richard kirk book cover, to her enemies this was raven swordmistress of chaosand so she. Raven swordmistress of chaos, is first in the series. Richard kirk was actually two writers, angus wells and robert. More indicative of deeper concerns are early sf novels eye among. Raven, swordmistress of chaos by richard kirk nebula books. Crossed paths with this friendly fellow in the woods this morning. Raven four book lot 1 3 4 5 richard kirk ace ex cond swordmistress chaos 8788 raven four book. In 1987 the series was brought over to these shores, with awesome covers by royo and faithful to titular character ravens armor, believe. I would have stopped there, but i discovered to my delight that the author, robert kirk.
Oct 05, 2006 richard kirk is the pseudonym of the late robert holdstock who in 1978 coauthored raven. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Online library archive for easy reading any ebook for free anywhere right on the internet. Buy a cheap copy of swordsmistress of chaos book by richard kirk. Peterson, leena likitalo, tom underberg kindle, 84 pages, published.
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