Robert Silverberg Books

Valentine, a wanderer who knows nothing except his name, finds himself on the fringes of a great city, and joins a troupe of jugglers and acrobats; gradually, he remembers that he is the Coronal Valentine, executive ruler of the vast world of Majipoor, and all its peoples, human and otherwise... Lord Valentine's Castle was the first of Robert Silverberg's novels about Majipoor, in which he has for two decades explored the question of responsibility and authority; much SF and fantasy plays with constructed dreams of feudalism, but Silverberg asks the important questions of how a ruler can be a good person, and how can the person who rules all be free themselves. Inventively, Valentine's learned skills as a juggler become a fruitful metaphor for much of what he needs to know as he campaigns to reclaim his throne from a usurping imposter: Silverberg explores the implications of what might have been a mere narrative cliché. His portrayal of a huge light world where technology and magic have blended, and where different species and cultures have engineered a diverse harmony, is not the least attractive of SF's utopias; the sheer scale of the canvas gives Valentine's wanderings their own wild poetry. --Roz Kaveney(less)

Set in an Afterworld - where everyone who has ever lived reawakens when they die to live again and die again, seemingly for ever - this novel tells of the warrior-king Gilgamesh's journey in search of a gateway to the land of the living. Based on the author's novella "Gilgamesh in the Outback".

This is British paperback edition of this collection of stories, first published by Scribners in 1973. Stories Caught in the Organ Draft (1972); {Now + n, Now - n} (1972); Some Notes on the Pre-Dynastic Epoch (1973); In the Group (1973); Caliban (1971); Many Mansions (1973); Good News from the Vatican (1971); Push No More (1972); The Mutant Season (1973); When We Went to See the End of the World (1972); What We Learned from This Morning's Newspaper (1972); In Entropy's Jaws (1971); The Wind and the Rain (1973).

The narrative offers a unique perspective on the War of the Worlds through the eyes of various celebrity eyewitnesses worldwide. These accounts provide a blend of personal experiences and dramatic interpretations of the Martian invasion, capturing the chaos and fear that ensued. The book combines elements of science fiction with real-world celebrity culture, creating an engaging retelling of H.G. Wells' classic tale while exploring themes of fame, perception, and the human response to extraterrestrial threats.

The story revolves around mutants who possess extraordinary powers and have concealed their identities due to fear of persecution. As tensions escalate, the emergence of a mutant in a significant political position offers a glimmer of hope for their community in the twenty-first century, suggesting a potential shift in societal acceptance and the struggle for equality.

Intelligent, inventive, and visionary - Needle in a Timestack is a short story collection that showcases Robert Silverberg at his very best!

Our nations capital is truly a distinctive setting, with historical and cultural sites around just about every corner. "Our Washington, D.C." is a pictorial celebration showcasing the areas stunning monuments and scenes, offering a glimpse into what makes this city so unique--from the historic homes, trendy neighborhoods, and diverse special events and festivals to the people who live and work in the capital city. Such locales as the Washington Monument, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the U.S. Capitol building, the White House(including rare interior photos), Arlington National Cemetery, the National Zoo, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Arboretum, the Spy Museum, Mt. Vernon, and the Potomac River are brought to life in "Our Washington, D.C." Featuring the striking photography of Paul M. Franklin, historical images, and detailed captions that capture the essence of Washington, D.C., this is a fabulous presentation of the area that is both our past and our future.

A continuation of the Universe series edited by Terry Carr until 1987.