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John M. Ford

    April 10, 1957 – September 25, 2006

    John M. Ford was a celebrated science fiction and fantasy author, his works recognized for their extraordinary intelligence, erudition, and wit. He excelled at crafting literary pastiches and parodies, often employing complex forms and blank verse, with his poems and prose reflecting a profound understanding of diverse styles and genres. His writing is valued for its unique blend of humor, intellectual insight, and skillful command of language, offering readers an unforgettable literary experience. Ford's legacy endures through his captivating narratives and his ability to provoke both thought and laughter.

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    • Casting Fortune

      • 249 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The theater anywhere is a magical place - but in Liavek, where wizardry is as common as unemployed actors, the theater is a place where magic rules."May These Events" is opening for its first (and only) run, and wizard Oten Chitaru is behind the scenes. Chitaru thinks nothing of producing steaming hot cups of tea from his sleeves for the actors awaiting auditions - what effects will he produce for the audience?And if that weren't enough magic for one evening, what will happen when the mystically reanimated actor finally decides to take his revenge on the director?With two bonus stories set in the same universe! (From book cover)

      Casting Fortune
      4.1
    • The Princes of the Air

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      From the personal collection of author John M. Ford. Like new condition except for page coloring from age.

      The Princes of the Air
      3.7
    • The Dragon Waiting

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      The forgotten classic, available for the first time in twenty years, and featuring a new introduction by New York Times-bestselling author Scott Lynch.

      The Dragon Waiting
      3.7