Prentice Alvin: 3rd in the 'Alvin Maker' series of books
Language: English
Published by Random Century / Arrow / Legend, 1991
- Softcover
- Used
Condition: Used - Very good
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© 1989: 3rd in the 'Alvin Maker' series of books. 1st printing of 1991 edition:- Synopsis: From the primal depths of the world's greatest myths comes this gripping fantasy of a boy, born to be a Maker, whose dangerous journey towards knowledge and power remakes history. Alvin has returned to the town of his birth and is now the blacksmith's apprentice. But he must also learn the difficult arts of a Maker and he hopes that the magic of the seer, Peggy, can help him. However, Peggy can only anticipate a future filled with misery. And Alvin is forced to hide the powers stirring inside him while the evil forces of the Unmaker are unleashed on those he loves:- Review(s): "A tribute to the art of storytelling. Highly recommended" - Library Journal / "Beguiling. Robust but reflective blend of folktale, history, parable and personal testimony, pioneer narrative" - Publishers Weekly / "The most important work of American fantasy since Stephen Donaldson's 'Thomas Covenant' trilogy" - Chicago Sun Times:- (original cost £4.99).…
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- Title
- Prentice Alvin: 3rd in the 'Alvin Maker' series of books
- Author
- Card, Orson Scott
- Publisher
- Random Century / Arrow / Legend
- Publication year
- 1991
- Condition
- Very Good: Light signs of wear
- Binding
- Paperback: 7" x 4¼"
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0099612100
- ISBN 13
- 9780099612100
- Illustrator
- Cover Art: Simon Dewey
- Edition
- 1991 Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 0.25 kilograms
- Dimensions
- 7" (178mm) x 4¼" (108mm)
- Seller catalogs
- Fantasy
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From the Back Cover
The Tales of Alvin Maker III
"The most important work of American fantasy since Stephen Donaldson's original Thomas covenant trilogy."―Chicago Sun-Times
Praise for The Tales of Alvin Maker
"A tribute to the art of storytelling. . . highly recommended."―Library Journal
"Card has uncovered a rich vein of folklore and magic here, to which his assured handling of old time religion and manifest love of children is admirably suited: an appealing and intriguing effort."―Kirkus Reviews
"A beguiling book. . . robust but reflective blend of folktale, history, parable and personal testimony, pioneer narrative. The series promises to be a ‘story of deep delight.'"―Publishers Weekly
"Card is one of the most important writers in the field."―Ben Bova
"[Card's] versatility of style, subject, and approach makes him unique in the SF field!"―Anne McCaffrey
"With the third installment in his tales of Alvin Maker series, Card's alternative frontier America epic continues to be a significant event in fantasy publishing."―Booklist
"The best fantasy series now in progress."―Publishers Weekly
If you read only one fantasy this year, this is the one.
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