New Russian Edition of BLOOD OF AMBER Out Now!


A new Russian edition of Roger Zelazny‘s BLOOD OF AMBER is out now! The seventh novel in the Chronicles of Amber series, Кровь Амбера is published by Эксмо, and translated by Белякова Нина Константиновна. Here’s the synopsis…

Юный Мерлин — сын Корвина и Дары из Хаоса — продолжает разыскивать своего пропавшего отца, несмотря на то что кто-то пытается его убить. В этот раз юношу ждет еще более суровое испытание – он заточен в Хрустальном Гроте, где не может использовать магию…

Вторая книга Пятикнижия Мерлина культового цикла “Хроники Амбера”!

In addition to a number of Zelazny’s stand-alone novels, Эксмо has also published the first six novels in the Chronicles of Amber series in Russia:

The Chronicles of Amber series are available in the UK as two omnibus editions (each collecting five novels), published by Gollancz as part of their SF Masterworks series. Here’s the synopsis for the first collection…

Amber is the one real world, casting infinite reflections of itself – Shadow worlds, that can be manipulated by those of royal Amberite blood. But the royal family is torn apart by jealousies and suspicion; the disappearance of the Patriarch Oberon has intensified the internal conflict by leaving the throne apparently up for grabs.

In a hospital on the Shadow Earth, a young man is recovering from a freak car accident; amnesia has robbed him of all his memory, even the fact that he is Corwin, Crown Prince of Amber, rightful heir to the throne – and he is in deadly peril . . .

The five books, Nine Princes in Amber, The Guns of Avalon, Sign of the Unicorn, The Hand of Oberon and The Courts of Chaos, together make up The Chronicles of Amber, Roger Zelazny’s finest work of fantasy and an undisputed classic of the genre.

Roger Zelazny’s THE SECOND CHRONICLES OF AMBER Out Tomorrow in the UK!


The second Chronicles of Amber omnibus is out tomorrow in the UK! Collecting the final five novels in Roger Zelazny‘s classic series, it is published in the UK by Gollancz, as part of their SF Masterworks series. Here’s the synopsis…

Merlin is a Prince of Chaos and Amber, Corwin’s son and heir. He has grown up knowing that his legacy is to one day follow in his father’s footsteps, live up to his father’s legend.

When Corwin goes missing, that day comes far sooner than he could ever have expected. Merlin must find his own identity as the ruler of the worlds, and discover what kind of King he wants to be. Will he be a warrior like his father, or embrace his own path as a hacker-magician?

A generation after Corwin’s rise to the throne, Merlin is aided by powers beyond anything Corwin could have imagined. The epic magic from The Chronicles of Amber is wielded alongside sentient computers, a vorpal sword, and the ghosts of those who came before.

Featuring the Locus award-winning TRUMPS OF DOOM, the Locus nominated BLOOD OF AMBER and SIGN OF CHAOS, and the final two novels KNIGHT OF SHADOWS and PRINCE OF CHAOS, the Second Chronicles of Amber continues the epic story of Amber and the Shadow worlds.

The first omnibus collection is also published in the UK by Gollancz, and is out now.

THE SECOND CHRONICLES OF AMBER Out in Three Weeks!


The second Chronicles of Amber omnibus is due to be published in in the UK, in three weeks! Collecting the fifth to tenth novels in Roger Zelazny‘s classic series, it is published in the UK by Gollancz, as part of their SF Masterworks series. Here’s the synopsis…

Merlin is a Prince of Chaos and Amber, Corwin’s son and heir. He has grown up knowing that his legacy is to one day follow in his father’s footsteps, live up to his father’s legend.

When Corwin goes missing, that day comes far sooner than he could ever have expected. Merlin must find his own identity as the ruler of the worlds, and discover what kind of King he wants to be. Will he be a warrior like his father, or embrace his own path as a hacker-magician?

A generation after Corwin’s rise to the throne, Merlin is aided by powers beyond anything Corwin could have imagined. The epic magic from The Chronicles of Amber is wielded alongside sentient computers, a vorpal sword, and the ghosts of those who came before.

Featuring the Locus award-winning TRUMPS OF DOOM, the Locus nominated BLOOD OF AMBER and SIGN OF CHAOS, and the final two novels KNIGHT OF SHADOWS and PRINCE OF CHAOS, the Second Chronicles of Amber continues the epic story of Amber and the Shadow worlds.

The first omnibus collection is also published in the UK by Gollancz, and is out now — perfect for getting caught up before the release of this second omnibus, or trying the series for the first time!

THE CHRONICLES OF AMBER Omnibus out this week in the UK!


This Thursday (April 14th), Gollancz are due to publish the new Chronicles of Amber omnibus, as part of their SF Masterworks series! Including the first five novels in Roger Zelazny‘s classic series, here’s the synopsis…

Amber is the one real world, casting infinite reflections of itself – Shadow worlds, that can be manipulated by those of royal Amberite blood. But the royal family is torn apart by jealousies and suspicion; the disappearance of the Patriarch Oberon has intensified the internal conflict by leaving the throne apparently up for grabs.

In a hospital on the Shadow Earth, a young man is recovering from a freak car accident; amnesia has robbed him of all his memory, even the fact that he is Corwin, Crown Prince of Amber, rightful heir to the throne – and he is in deadly peril…

The five books, NINE PRINCES IN AMBER, THE GUNS OF AVALON, SIGN OF THE UNICORN, THE HAND OF OBERON, and THE COURTS OF CHAOS, together make up The Chronicles of Amber, Roger Zelazny’s finest work of fantasy and an undisputed classic of the genre.

Originally published between 1970-91, the Chronicles of Amber series is beloved across the world, and is available widely in translation (in a variety of individual and omnibus editions). For more details, check out Zelazny’s page.

Zelazny’s LORD OF LIGHT is also available in the UK, as part of Gollancz‘s SF Masterworks series.

New Russian Edition of Roger Zelazny’s TRUMPS OF DOOM Out Now!


The sixth novel in Roger Zelazny‘s acclaimed, classic Chronicles of Amber, TRUMPS OF DOOM is now available in a fancy new Russian edition! Published by Эксмо as Карты Судьбы, here’s the synopsis…

Война между Янтарным Королевством и Владениями Хаоса закончена. Но теперь эстафета вечной битвы переходит к юному Мерлину — сыну Корвина и Дары из Хаоса. Юноша разыскивает своего пропавшего отца, когда вдруг выясняется, что за ним идёт охота…

Первая книга Пятикнижия Мерлина культового цикла “Хроники Амбера”!

The first five novels in the series have also been published as part of Эксмо’s Эксклюзивная фантастика collection: NINE PRINCES IN AMBER (Девять принцев Амбера), THE GUNS OF AVALON (Ружья Авалона), SIGN OF THE UNICORN (Знак Единорога), THE HAND OF OBERON (Рука Оберона), and THE COURTS OF CHAOS (Владения Хаоса).

Here’s the English-language synopsis for TRUMPS OF DOOM

Merle Corey is a brilliant young computer designer in San Francisco, but, he is also Merlin, son of Corwin, vanished prince of Amber, and heir to his father’s wonderous powers. And, someone is determined to kill him. Now he will begin a desperate race through Shadow, not only to escape the mysterious force that threatens his life, but to protect the deadly secret that could destroy both his worlds.

The Chronicles of Amber are getting re-issued this year in the UK — collected as two omnibus editions, in April and August, due to be published by Gollancz.

New UK Edition of Zelazny’s CHRONICLES OF AMBER, Volume 1 Out in Three Weeks!


A reminder that the new UK edition of Roger Zelazny‘s first Chronicles of Amber omnibus is out in three weeks! Published in the UK by Gollancz, as part of their SF Masterworks series, it collects the first five novels in the classic series. Here’s the synopsis…

Amber is the one real world, casting infinite reflections of itself – Shadow worlds, that can be manipulated by those of royal Amberite blood. But the royal family is torn apart by jealousies and suspicion; the disappearance of the Patriarch Oberon has intensified the internal conflict by leaving the throne apparently up for grabs.

In a hospital on the Shadow Earth, a young man is recovering from a freak car accident; amnesia has robbed him of all his memory, even the fact that he is Corwin, Crown Prince of Amber, rightful heir to the throne – and he is in deadly peril…

The five books, NINE PRINCES IN AMBER, THE GUNS OF AVALON, SIGN OF THE UNICORN, THE HAND OF OBERON and THE COURTS OF CHAOS, together make up The Chronicles of Amber, Roger Zelazny’s finest work of fantasy and an undisputed classic of the genre.

For fans of the series, we’re happy to report that Gollancz are also due to publish the second omnibus, collecting the final five novels in the series, on August 18th.

Coming Soon: THE SECOND CHRONICLES OF AMBER by Roger Zelazny


The second Chronicles of Amber omnibus is out tomorrow in the UK! Collecting the final five novels in Roger Zelazny‘s classic series, it is published in the UK by Gollancz, as part of their SF Masterworks series. Here’s the synopsis…

Merlin is a Prince of Chaos and Amber, Corwin’s son and heir. He has grown up knowing that his legacy is to one day follow in his father’s footsteps, live up to his father’s legend.

When Corwin goes missing, that day comes far sooner than he could ever have expected. Merlin must find his own identity as the ruler of the worlds, and discover what kind of King he wants to be. Will he be a warrior like his father, or embrace his own path as a hacker-magician?

A generation after Corwin’s rise to the throne, Merlin is aided by powers beyond anything Corwin could have imagined. The epic magic from The Chronicles of Amber is wielded alongside sentient computers, a vorpal sword, and the ghosts of those who came before.

Featuring the Locus award-winning TRUMPS OF DOOM, the Locus nominated BLOOD OF AMBER and SIGN OF CHAOS, and the final two novels KNIGHT OF SHADOWS and PRINCE OF CHAOS, the Second Chronicles of Amber continues the epic story of Amber and the Shadow worlds.

The first omnibus collection will also be published in the UK by Gollancz, on April 14th — so, not long to go before you can start enjoying this classic series (for the first time, or as a revisit)!

Coming Soon: New UK Chronicles of Amber SF Masterworks Omnibus!


In April, Gollancz are due to publish a new SF Masterworks Chronicles of Amber omnibus edition! Including the first five novels in Roger Zelazny‘s classic series, here’s the synopsis…

Amber is the one real world, casting infinite reflections of itself – Shadow worlds, that can be manipulated by those of royal Amberite blood. But the royal family is torn apart by jealousies and suspicion; the disappearance of the Patriarch Oberon has intensified the internal conflict by leaving the throne apparently up for grabs.

In a hospital on the Shadow Earth, a young man is recovering from a freak car accident; amnesia has robbed him of all his memory, even the fact that he is Corwin, Crown Prince of Amber, rightful heir to the throne – and he is in deadly peril…

The five books, NINE PRINCES IN AMBER, THE GUNS OF AVALON, SIGN OF THE UNICORN, THE HAND OF OBERON, and THE COURTS OF CHAOS, together make up The Chronicles of Amber, Roger Zelazny’s finest work of fantasy and an undisputed classic of the genre.

The Chronicles of Amber series is available widely in translation — in individual and omnibus editions. Check out Zelazny’s page for more details.

Gollancz also publishes Zelazny’s LORD OF LIGHT as part of their SF Masterworks series.

More CHRONICLES OF AMBER Available in Romania!


Great news for Romanian fans of Roger Zelazny: Editura Paladin has published a third volume in the Chronicles of Amber series, translated by Bogdan Perdivară: ATUURILE OSÂNDEI! Here’s the synopsis…

Doar un neghiob ar crede că viața are un singur sens.

Merlin nu reușește să stea mult timp departe de tărâmul magic al Amberului. Incidentele din ultimii ani de pe umbra Pământ, toate petrecute în ziua de 30 aprilie, nu mai par a fi simple coincidențe, ci tentative reale de omor. Atunci când fosta lui iubită este ucisă de o fiară neobișnuită și în cale îi apar persoane misterioase care îi cunosc adevărata identitate, fiul lui Corwin decide să se întoarcă în Amber, unde descoperă că familia regală se confruntă cu un dușman pornit să-i distrugă pe urmașii lui Oberon.

Viața e plină de uși care nu se deschid când bați, cam la fel de multe ca acelea care se deschid fără să fi bătut.

The collection includes TRUMPS OF DOOM, BLOOD OF AMBER, and SIGN OF CHAOS (books 6-8). Here’s the English-language synopsis for TRUMPS OF DOOM

Merlin knows that someone is going to try and kill him. He knows this because it’s April 30th and someone tries to kill him every April 30th. He has no idea who wants to kill him, why they want to kill him, or why they only try to kill him once a year. But this year he intends to find out and put a stop to it. 

Little does Merlin know that he is about to launch himself into an adventure full of danger, intrigue, royal politics, magic, and deceit that will take him across the multiverse and back. There is far more afoot that Merlin can imagine… and thus continues one of the greatest series ever written.

This is the third collection available in Romania, following NOUĂ PRINȚI DIN AMBER (1-3) and MÂNA LUI OBERON (4-5). In case you’ve missed the first two collections, Paladin is also offering the three volumes as a bundle.

Two New Chronicles of Amber Czech Audiobook Editions Out Now!


We’re very happy to report that Walker & Volf have published two more audiobook editions of Roger Zelazny‘s Chronicles of Amber! Specifically, the fourth and fifth volumes in the classic fantasy series, both of which are narrated by Luboš Ondráček.

First up, the fourth volume in the series, THE HAND OF OBERON is available as PAŽE OBERONOVA (cover above)…

Ve čtvrtém díle ságy Tajemný Amber princ Corwin pátrá po tom, kdo z Ambeřanů otevřel cestu zrůdám Chaosu. Byl to snad zmizelý Oberon? Brand, který podle všeho měl být dávno mrtev? Fiona, která vládne silami, o kterých ostatní nemají ani potuchy? Někdo úplně jiný? Corwin neví, ale musí jednat. Na Amberu se totiž začínají dít hrůzyplné věci. Vstupte s námi do napínavého a složitého světa Stínů!

Originally published in 1976, here’s the English-language synopsis…

Across the mysterious Black Road, demons swarm into Shadow. The ancient, secret source of the royal family’s power is revealed, & an unholy pact between a prince of the realm & the forces of Chaos threaten all the known worlds with absolute obliteration. The hour of battle is at hand.

Now Corwin and the remaining princes of Amber must call upon all their superhuman powers to defeat their brother-turned-traitor before he can walk the magical Pattern that created Amber and remake the universe in his own image.

The fifth volume in the series, THE COURTS OF CHAOS (1978), is published in Czechia as DVORY CHAOSU. It is the final volume in the first part of the series, the Corwin Cycle. Here’s the Czech synopsis…

Americký spisovatel, držitel literárních cen Hugo, Nebula a Locus, Roger Zelazny dovedl šlechtice Corwina na závěr jeho spletité a krvavé poutě.

Pátým dílem fantasy ságy Tajemný svět Amberu se uzavírají proslulé „Corwinovy kroniky“.

Vstupte s námi naposled do Amberu a vydejte se s jeho hrdinou do rozhodující bitvy!

Here’s the English-language synopsis…

Amber, the one real world of which all others – including our own Earth – are but Shadows…

For untold millennia, the cosmic Pattern sustained order in Amber and all the known worlds. But now the forces of Chaos have succeeded in disrupting the Pattern, unleashing destructive forces beyond measure… forces meant to reshape the universe.

To save Amber, Corwin, prince of the blood, champion of the perfect realm, must undertake the most perilous journey of his life. A journey that will take him through all the terrors of Shadows to the enemy’s last stonghold. A journey beyond the very edge of existence… to the Courts of Chaos.

Walker & Volf have also published the first three novels in the series: DEVĚT PRINCŮ AMBERU (NINE PRINCES IN AMBER), PUŠKY AVALONU (THE GUNS OF AVALON), and ZNAMENÍ JEDNOROŽE (SIGN OF THE UNICORN) — all narrated by Luboš Ondráček.

Zeno represents Roger Zelazny in translation, on behalf of the Zelazny Estate.

New Russian Edition of Roger Zelazny’s THE COURTS OF CHAOS Out Now!


There’s a new Russian edition of Roger Zelazny‘s THE COURTS OF CHAOS! The fifth novel in the classic, beloved Chronicles of Amber series, it has been translated by Pchelintsev Mikhail Alekseevich. It’s published in Russia by Эксмо as Владения Хаоса. Here’s the synopsis…

Амбер вновь на краю гибели! Хаос наступает, и кажется, некому его остановить… Пускай король Оберон снова заполучил свой великий артефакт, Камень Правосудия, даже ему будет нелегко восстановить Лабиринт Амбера, а в случае его неудачи весь их мир погибнет. Перед мятежным принцем Корвином встает последний, нелегкий выбор… Заключительная книга Пятикнижия Корвина культового цикла “Хроники Амбера”!

Амбер вновь на краю гибели! Хаос наступает, и, кажется, некому его остановить… Пускай король Оберон снова заполучил свой великий артефакт, Камень Правосудия, даже ему будет нелегко восстановить Лабиринт Амбера, а в случае его неудачи весь их мир погибнет. Перед мятежным принцем Корвином встает последний, нелегкий выбор… Заключительная книга «Пятикнижия Корвина» культового цикла «Хроники Амбера»! Переиздание классического фэнтези в удобном формате и стильном оформлении! Заключительный роман культового цикла «Хроники Амбера» от признанного мастера американской фантастики Роджера Желязны, лауреата главных жанровых премий («Хьюго», «Небьюла» и др.). Продолжение приключений девяти принцев в борьбе за престол Амбера.

Эксмо has published all ten of the Chronicles of Amber novels, and the first four are also available in the Эксклюзивная фантастика (Exclusive Fantasy) series.

THE COURTS OF CHAOS was first published in 1978, and was nominated for the Locus Award for Best SF Novel. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

Amber, the one real world of which all others — including our own Earth — are but Shadows…

For untold millennia, the cosmic Pattern sustained order in Amber and all the known worlds. But now the forces of Chaos have succeeded in disrupting the Pattern, unleashing destructive forces beyond measure… forces meant to reshape the universe.

To save Amber, Corwin, prince of the blood, champion of the perfect realm, must undertake the most perilous journey of his life. A journey that will take him through all the terrors of Shadows to the enemy’s last stonghold. A journey beyond the very edge of existence… to the Courts of Chaos.

Zeno represents Roger Zelazny on behalf of the Zelazny Estate.

New Russian Edition of Zelanzy’s HAND OF OBERON Out Now!


There is a new edition of Roger Zelazny‘s fourth Chronicles of Amber novel, THE HAND OF OBERON! Published as part of Эксмо‘s Эксклюзивная фантастика series, here’s the synopsis for Рука Оберона

Древний Хаос пробуждается. Тьма поглощает души отпрысков короля Оберона. Лабиринт Амбера поврежден, и лишь великий артефакт, Камень Правосудия, может восстановить его. Но чтобы заполучить Камень, принцу Корвину предстоит узнать многое о своем отце и о самом себе… Четвертая книга культового цикла “Хроники Амбера”!

The first three novels are also available as part of the Эксклюзивная фантастика series: NINE PRINCES IN AMBER (Девять принцев Амбера), THE GUNS OF AVALON (Ружья Авалона) and SIGN OF THE UNICORN (Знак Единорога).

First published in 1976, here’s the English-language synopsis for THE HAND OF OBERON

Across the mysterious Black Road, demons swarm into Shadow. The ancient, secret source of the royal family’s power is revealed, & an unholy pact between a prince of the realm & the forces of Chaos threaten all the known worlds with absolute obliteration. The hour of battle is at hand. Now Corwin and the remaining princes of Amber must call upon all their superhuman powers to defeat their brother-turned-traitor before he can walk the magical Pattern that created Amber and remake the universe in his own image.

Roger Zelazny’s SIGN OF THE UNICORN Available in Czech Audio!


SIGN OF THE UNICORN, the third novel in Roger Zelazny‘s acclaimed, classic Chronicles of Amber is now available in a Czech audio edition! Published by Walker & Volf as ZNAMENI JEDNOROŽCE, and narrated by Luboš Ondráček, here’s the synopsis…

Ve třetím díle fantasy ságy Tajemný Amber od Velmistra žánru Rogera Zelazneho (Znamení jednorožce) se lámou hodnoty, boří mýty. Vyvrcholení této audioknihy je současně i vyvrcholením všech tří dosud zveřejněných audioknih této série.

Situace kolem Corwina se stává neudržitelnou. Kdo je vůbec spojenec a kdo nepřítel? Jaké jsou vlastně principy Amberu a co stojí za magickou mocí trumfů?

Největší tajemství královské rodiny, schopnost manipulovat stíny a cestovat paralelními světy, bylo prozrazeno úhlavním nepřátelům Amberu. Obklíčen démonickými silami a podvedený děsivým spiknutím ve vlastní rodině kráčí princ Corwin vstříc konečnému odhalení.

Walker & Volf also publishes the first two novels in the series as audiobooks in Czechia: NINE PRINCES IN AMBER (DEVĚT PRINCŮ AMBERU) and THE GUNS OF AVALON (PUŠKY AVALONU).

SIGN OF THE UNICORN was first published in 1975. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

He who rules Amber rules the one true world. He who thwarts Amber invites the wrath of Amber betrayed.

An unseen enemy of immense strength has seized a Prince of the Blood, and now threatens the perfect kingdom by striking at the very core of its power — the secret knowledge of Shadow.

When Corwin summons forces to defend the throne, he finds himself challenged by royal conspirators, hideous demons, supernatural patterns and the ominous unknown that suddenly transcends all he ever suspected about the true nature of Amber.

Zeno represents Roger Zelazny in the UK and Translation, on behalf of the Zelazny Estate.

Two New Zelazny Omnibus Editions Out Now in Romania!


Two new Chronicles of Amber omnibus editions are now available in Romania! The fan-favourite, classic fantasy series by Roger Zelazny, these books are published by Paladin. Here are some details…

NOUĂ PRINȚI DIN AMBER contains the first three novels in the series: NINE PRINCES IN AMBER, THE GUNS OF AVALON, and SIGN OF THE UNICORN. Here’s the synopsis…

Cred că prețul pentru a fi un prinț al Amberului este că nu poți să ai niciodată încredere în tine însuți.

Se spune că cei mai înverșunați dușmani îți sunt chiar vechii prieteni, dar Corwin duce războiul pe un front mult mai personal. Frații și surorile sale, sânge din sângele lui, sunt inamicii de moarte ai moștenitorului din Amber. Însă oare numai el e îndreptățit la tron? Tărâmul plin de magie al Amberului se pregătește pentru o bătălie de proporții, oferind forțelor întunecate prilejul ideal de a pune stăpânire pe regat. 

În seara asta o să-ți sug măduva din oase, mi-a zis. 

O să le golesc și o să le fac fluiere. Și, în timp ce voi cânta la ele, spiritul ți se va chirci în chinuri fără de trup.

The second omnibus, MÂNA LUI OBERON, contains the fourth and fifth novels: THE HAND OF OBERON and THE COURTS OF CHAOS.

Nimic nu-i mai nefolositor decât încă un prinț când deja sunt o grămadă prin preajmă.

Curțile Haosului au fost deschise și amenință întreaga lume. În familia regală a Amberului, vechi intrigi ies la iveală și noi alianțe se formează pentru salvarea tărâmului. Revenind la Umbra Pământ pentru a investiga o amenințare la adresa vieții sale, Corwin descoperă că Giuvaierul Judecății a fost furat de fratele său Brand, care intenționează să-l folosească pentru a remodela Universul după chipul și asemănarea lui. Modelul este la un pas de distrugere și regatul poate fi înghițit de haos din clipă în clipă.

Amberul, în răutatea și putreziciunea lui, dezechilibrase o balanță metafizică ale cărei talgere erau el și Curțile Haosului.

Paladin are due to publish a couple more omnibus editions in the Cronicile din Amber series, containing the remainder of the series. We’ll share information (cover, etc.) as soon as we can.

Here’s the English-language synopsis for the first novel, NINE PRINCES IN AMBER

Awakening in an Earth hospital unable to remember who he is or where he came from, Corwin is amazed to learn that he is one of the sons of Oberon, King of Amber, and is the rightful successor to the crown in a parallel world.

Amber, the one real world, wherein all others, including our own Earth, are but Shadows. Amber burns in Corwin’s blood. Exiled on Shadow Earth for centuries, the prince is about to return to Amber to make a mad and desperate rush upon the throne. From Arden to the blood-slippery Stairway into the Sea, the air is electrified with the powers of Eric, Random, Bleys, Caine, and all the princes of Amber whom Corwin must overcome. Yet, his savage path is blocked and guarded by eerie structures beyond imagining; impossible realities forged by demonic assassins and staggering horrors to challenge the might of Corwin’s superhuman fury.

Zeno represents Roger Zelazny in the UK and in Translation, on behalf of the Zelazny Estate.

Roger Zelazny’s Chronicles of Amber Omnibus Editions Available Now in Ukraine!


Fans of classic fantasy in Ukraine rejoice: Roger Zelazny‘s classic Chronicles of Amber is available now in two omnibus editions! Published by Богдан as Хроніки Амбера: П’ятикнижжя Корвіна (Том 1) and Хроніки Амбера: П’ятикнижжя Мерліна (Том 2), the volumes collect all ten novels in the series. Read on for more details.

Volume one (pictured above) collects the first five novels…

  1. Дев’ять принців АмбераNINE PRINCES IN AMBER — translated by Анатолій Саган
  2. Рушниці АвалонуTHE GUNS OF AVALON — translated by Анатолій Саган
  3. Знак ЄдинорогаSIGN OF THE UNICORN — translated by Анатолій Пітик & Катерина Грицайчук
  4. Рука ОберонаTHE HAND OF OBERON — translated by Анатолій Пітик & Катерина Грицайчук
  5. Двори ХаосуTHE COURTS OF CHAOS — translated by Анатолій Пітик & Катерина Грицайчук

Here’s the synopsis…

Амбер і Хаос — єдині справжні світи в усьому Всесвіті. Їхнє протистояння — це одвічна боротьба між силами Порядку і Хаосу. Пройшовши ініціацію Лабіринтом чи Лоґрусом, члени королівської сім’ї Амбера та Дворів Хаосу можуть вільно мандрувати Тінями — відображеннями головних світів, а також маніпулювати реальністю. У приватній лікарні Тіні Земля чоловік на ім’я Карл Корі одужує після автокатастрофи. Утративши пам’ять, він і не здогадується, що насправді є одним із дев’яти принців Амбера — Корвіном. Чоловік тікає з лікарні. Йому вдається знайти свою сестру, а потім і брата, відшукати дивну колоду карт Таро, на яких зображений і він сам, а потім пройти Лабіринтом… Згадавши, хто він насправді, Корвін прагне здобути корону Амбера. Та він ще не знає, що проти королівства збираються злі сили…

Volume two includes the following five novels…

  1. Козирі ДоліTRUMPS OF DOOM — translated by Анатолій Пітик & Катерина Грицайчук
  2. Кров АмбераBLOOD OF AMBER — translated by Галина Михайловська
  3. Знак ХаосуSIGN OF CHAOS — translated by Галина Михайловська
  4. Лицар ТінейKNIGHT OF SHADOW — translated by Галина Михайловська
  5. Принц ХаосуPRINCE OF CHAOS — translated by Галина Михайловська

Here’s the synopsis…

Здавалось би, після закінчення війни між двома головними світами — Амбером і Хаосом — у всьому Всесвіті запанував спокій. Трон Амбера очолює новий король, який понад усе прагне зберегти злагоду та мир. Однак… У Тіні Земля юнак Мерлін, син Корвіна Амберського і Дари з Дворів Хаосу, намагається жити нормальним земним життям, життям без підступів, війн, вендет… І це йому добре вдається, якщо не зважати на те, що трапляється з ним кожного 30 квітня. Саме цього дня упродовж восьми років хтось (чи щось?) намагається його вбити. Пожежа, витік газу, автокатастрофа, стрілянина… А цьогорічний убивця виявився схожою на собаку почварою, що загризла його колишню дівчину Джулію та ледь не вбила і його. Хтось повинен стояти за всім цим, але хто?

Zelazny’s classic series has been published widely in translation around the globe. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

Amber is the one real world, casting infinite reflections of itself – shadow worlds, which can be manipulated by those of royal Amberite blood. But the royal family is torn apart by jealousies and suspicion; the disappearance of the patriarch Oberon has intensified the internal conflict by leaving the throne apparently for grabs; and amnesia has robbed Corwin, Crown Prince of Amber his memory — even the fact that he is rightful heir to the throne.

The Chronicles of Amber is Zelazny’s finest fantasy, a grand imaginative vision of alternate worlds, magic, swordplay, and murderous rivalries.

Zeno represents Roger Zelazny in Translation and in the UK, on behalf of the Zelazny Estate.