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John Ford

    February 1, 1894 – August 31, 1973

    John M. Ford was a celebrated science fiction and fantasy author, recognized for his exceptional intelligence, erudition, and wit. His work frequently engages with stylistic pastiches and parodies, playfully reinterpreting various authors and genres. Ford's poetry, whether in strict forms or blank verse, often showcased his command of complex structures and his distinctive sense of humor. His unique literary voice and insightful perspective make him a memorable figure in speculative fiction.

    Three Plays
    Tis a Pity She's a Whore
    Growing Up Weightless
    The Dragon Waiting
    The Scholars of Night
    Aspects
    • 2023

      Tis a Pity She's a Whore

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.7(4420)Add rating

      Set in 17th century Italy, this tragedy explores forbidden love and moral conflict through the intense relationship between siblings Giovanni and Annabella. Their passionate bond leads to devastating consequences, revealing themes of desire, betrayal, and societal norms. Originally performed by Queen Henrietta's Men, the play showcases John Ford's dramatic prowess and was first published in 1633. The dedication to John Mordaunt highlights its significance in the era's theatrical landscape.

      Tis a Pity She's a Whore
    • 2022
    • 2022

      Aspects

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.0(55)Add rating

      The final, lost, masterpiece from one of the greatest fantasy writers of all time will be published at last.

      Aspects
    • 2021

      The Scholars of Night

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.9(83)Add rating

      John M. Ford's The Scholars of Night is an extraordinary novel of technological espionage and human betrayal, weaving past and present into a web of unbearable suspense. Nicholas Hansard is a brilliant historian at a small New England college. He specializes in Christopher Marlowe. But Hansard has a second, secret, career with The White Group, a “consulting agency” with shadowy government connections. There, he is a genius at teasing secrets out of documents old and new—to call him a code-breaker is an understatement. When Hansard’s work exposes one of his closest friends as a Russian agent, and the friend then dies mysteriously, the connections seem all too clear. Shaken, Hansard turns away from his secret work to lose himself in an ancient Marlowe manuscript. Surely, a lost 400 year old play is different enough from modern murder. He is very, very wrong.

      The Scholars of Night
    • 2020

      The Fancies, Chaste and Noble

      • 314 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The story centers on Octavio, the bachelor Marquis of Siena, who creates a unique space called the "Bower of Fancies." This academy-like setting is dedicated to three young women—Clarella, Silvia, and Floria—whom he describes as embodying youth, wisdom, nobility, beauty, and chastity. The narrative explores themes of idealism and the complexities of relationships within this unconventional gathering.

      The Fancies, Chaste and Noble
    • 2020

      The Dragon Waiting

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.8(20)Add rating

      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
    • 2014
    • 1982
    • 1975

      John Ford's Stagecoach (Starring John Wayne), 1975 1st Edition, edited by Richard J. Anobile. Book is all about the making of the famous movie and is generously illustrated with pictures from the movie. Hardcover with 256 pages, published by Universe Books.

      John Ford's Stagecoach. Starring John Wayne
    • 1970