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- Popular Mechanics
(March 1949 issue)
"A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
A robot must obey orders given to it by a human being except where such orders would conflict with the first law.
A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the first or second law."
- Isaac Asimov
(The 3 Laws of Robotics)
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Guy Gavriel Kay |
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 Biography: Guy Gavriel Kay was born in Weyburn Saskatchewan in 1954 and now resides in Toronto. He started writing fantasy with his Fionavar Tapestry Trilogy which included The Summer Tree, The Wandering Fire and The Darkest Road. This internationally successful series garnered him a nomination for the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best New Writer in 1986. He has been awarded Canada's Aurora award twice for the novels Tigana (which was also nominated for the World Fantasy Award) and the above mentioned The Wandering Fire. His novel, Sailing to Sarantium, was voted #5 on the SF Sites. |
Fantasy Novels By Guy Gavriel Kay:
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Author: Guy Gavriel Kay (13) |
Series: The Fionavar Tapestry - Book 1 |
Style: Contemporary Fantasy |
ISBN: 0451458222 |
Published By: Onyx Books 2001) |
# of Pages: 400 |
Click to PurchaseDescription: It all began with a lecture that introduced five university students to a man who would change their lives, a wizard who could take them from Earth to the heart of the first of all worlds--Fionavar. And take them Loren Silvercloak did, for his need--the need of Fionavar and all the worlds--was great indeed.
And in a marvelous land of men and dwarves, of wizards and gods--and of the Unraveller and his minions of Darkness--Kimberly, Dave, Jennifer, Kevin, and Paul discovered who they were truly meant to be. For the five were a long-awaited part of the pattern known as the Fionavar Tapestry, and only if they accepted their destiny would the armies of the Light stand any chance of surviving when the Unraveller unleashed his wrath upon the world.
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Author: Guy Gavriel Kay (13) |
Series: The Fionavar Tapestry - Book 2 |
Style: Contemporary Fantasy |
ISBN: 0451458265 |
Published By: ROC 2001) |
# of Pages: 375 |
Click to PurchaseDescription: After a millennia of imprisonment, the Unravellor has broken free and is threatening mortals, immortals, mages, warriors, dwarves, and Children of Light alike. |
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Author: Guy Gavriel Kay (13) |
Series: The Fionavar Tapestry - Book 3 |
Style: Contemporary Fantasy |
ISBN: 0451458338 |
Published By: ROC 2001) |
# of Pages: 424 |
Click to PurchaseDescription: As the Unraveller's armies march to battle and a plague-filled rain devastates the planet, the warriors of Light call upon one of the most ancient powers of evil to aid them in their struggle. |
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Author: Guy Gavriel Kay (13) |
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Style: High Fantasy |
ISBN: 0451457765 |
Published By: ROC 1999) |
# of Pages: 688 |
Click to PurchaseDescription: Eight of the nine provinces of the Peninsula of the Palm, on a world with two moons, have fallen to the warrior sorcerers Brandin of Ygrath and Alberico of Barbadior. Brandin's younger son is slain in a battle with the principality of Tigana, which the grief-stricken sorcerer then destroys. Years later, a small band of survivors, led by Alessan, last prince of Tigana's royal house, wages psychological warfare, planting seeds for the overthrow of the two tyrants. At the center of these activities are Devin, a gifted young singer; Catriana, a young woman pursued by suspicions of her family's guilt; and Duke Sandre d'Astibar, a wily resistance leader thought dead. Meanwhile, at Brandin's court, Dianora, his favorite concubine and--unknown to anyone, another survivor of Tigana--struggles between her growing love for the often gentle tyrant and her desire for vengeance. Gradually the scene is set for both conquerors to destroy each other and free a land. |
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Author: Guy Gavriel Kay (13) |
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Style: High Fantasy |
ISBN: 0451458974 |
Published By: ROC 2003) |
# of Pages: 504 |
Click to PurchaseDescription: The matriarchal, cultured land of Arbonne is rent by a feud between its two most powerful dukes, the noble troubador Bertran de Talair and Urte de Miraval, over long-dead Aelis, lover of one, wife of the other and once heir to the country's throne. To the north lies militaristic Gorhaut, whose inhabitants worship the militant god Corannos and are ruled by corrupt, womanizing King Ademar. His chief advisor, the high priest of Corannos, is bent on wiping out the worship of a female deity, whose followers live to the south. Into this cauldron of brewing disaster comes the mysterious Gorhaut mercenary Blaise, who takes service with Bertran and averts an attempt on his life. The revelation of Blaise's lineage and a claim for sanctuary by his sister-in-law set the stage for a brutal clash between the two cultures. Intertwined is the tale of a young woman troubadour whose role suggests the sweep of the drama to come. |
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Author: Guy Gavriel Kay (13) |
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Style: High Fantasy |
ISBN: 0061056219 |
Published By: Harper Prism 1999) |
# of Pages: 554 |
Click to PurchaseDescription: Over the centuries, the once stern rulers of Al-Rassan have been seduced by sensuous pleasures. Now King Almalik of Cartada is on the ascendancy, adding city after city to his realm, aided by his friend and advisor, the notorious Ammar ibn Khairan--poet, diplomat, soldier--until a summer day of savage brutality changes their relationship forever. Meanwhile, in the north, the Jaddite's most celebrated--and feared--military leader, Rodrigo Belmonte, and Ammar meet. Sharing the interwoven fate of both men is Jehane, the beautiful, accomplished court physician, whose own skills play an increasing role as Al-Rassan is swept to the brink of holy war, and beyond....
In a magnificent setting, hauntingly evocative of medieval Spain, The Lions of Al-Rassan is both a brilliant adventure and a deeply moving story of love, divided loyalties, and what happens to men and women when hardening beliefs begin to remake--or destroy--a world. |
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