Book reviews from Dogbrick

Wyvern

by A a Attanasio

This is Attanasio at his best. A departure from the science fiction but a beautifully descriptive book with a thrilling story. A real page turner.

Watercolour Expert

by Royal Water-Colour Society

This book is a comprehensive look at dozens of accomplished artists work. It gives insight into the artists technique and is filled with lavish art in full colour. a must for any watercolour artist.

Imajica

by Clive Barker

This book is a multi dimensional thumper ! Clive Barker at his peak takes us on a trip through the everyday world and tears down the facade of reality to see the realms behind it all. It examines the human condition and shows the many sides of humanity, love , hate, desire and regret. If you enjoy fantasy , horror or science fiction there's something here for you. Once you start you won't put it down and it will fuel your curiosity to explore Barkers many other novels.

Imajica

by Clive Barker

Deep layers of lush description, cruel,beautiful and terrifying in it's scope with a potential for a great film in today's CG technology.

The Blade Itself

by Abercrombie Joe

I emailed Joe Abercrombie before I read this book, I'd seen it in the book shop and read the first two pages but had no cash to buy. I had not read any fantasy for a decade preferring to read histories and enjoying them.This first two page encounter so fired me I had to look him up and contact him. Being a Robert E Howard fan I asked him if the book could deliver the sound of axe biting into bone that I so missed in current fantasy. All he said was "yes, I can give you bones and blood". He gave it alright and much more. Logen Ninefingers cuts a bloody swath through all he pits himself against. All set against a background of politics, war, treachery and betrayal. Heavy with a history of ancient monarchy along with Logen's own tragic and triumphant life it is a story that draws you in with its potential.I would like to think that Conan would be one of Logen's ancestral tribesmen.

The Essential Conan

by Robert E Howard

The essential Conan is just that. Robert E Howard shows his signature adventure writing. Not just content with Conan's berserker fury he gives us political intrigue, battle tactics and lusty escapades. Set late in Conan's career as King of Aquilonia we see the advent of a new usurper in the form of the Nemedians aided by an evil sorcerer raised by foul necromancy. This is a thrill a minute ride with Howard almost tumbling over himself to get the brimming adventure onto the page. Well worth the time

The Last Legends Of Earth

by A A Attanasio

Last Legends is a book of extraordinary descriptive depth , pure fantasy. Unlike any book sf I have ever read. Attanasio is not the most well known author but surely is at the height of his powers here. Elements of humanity and good and evil mix to tell a tale of huge breadth. I have been rereading it for years along with other classics such as The Dark Shore and the Shadow Eaters and never fail to find new details and meaning.Buy it or borrow it - just read it!

The Last Legends of Earth

by Attanasio, A.A

Just purchased this book in leather bound format, its beautiful and signed by Attanasio. I read the story when first published it is unlike any other sf novel I have read.Not a spare word or idea that does not extend the breadth of the story.