Tag: Roger Zelazny

Roger Zelazny’s DAMNATION ALLEY out now in Italy!

Posted on Friday, November 20th, 2020

We’re very happy to report that there is a new Italian edition of Roger Zelazny‘s DAMNATION ALLEY available now! Published by Urania as LA PISTA DELL’ORRORE, here’s the synopsis…

Preparatevi al ritorno di un classico della fantascienza… al cardiopalma.

In una California post apocalittica, Dannazione Turner, rozzo centauro e criminale pluriricercato, si ritrova a essere l’ultima speranza per la povera gente di Boston. O almeno, per quei pochi che sono sopravvissuti ai terribili disastri naturali che stanno devastando il mondo.

Venti forti come uragani impediscono il volo aereo, allora Turner, antieroico guerriero della strada, precursore di Mad Max, si mette ad attraversare in auto un’America devastata da esplosioni nucleari, bestie mutanti, governi totalitari e tempeste di insetti giganti, per portare medicinali e vaccini alla popolazione decimata da un terribile morbo.

The story began life as a 1967 novella (which was a Hugo Award finalist), before it was expanded into a novel and published in 1969. In 1977, it was adapted into a film, directed by Jack Smight.

Here’s the English-language synopsis for DAMNATION ALLEY…

Hell Tanner isn’t the sort of guy you’d mistake for a hero: he’s a fast-driving car thief, a smuggler, and a stone-cold killer.

Facing life in prison for his various crimes, he’s given a choice: Rot away his remaining years in a tiny jail cell, or drive cross-country & deliver a case of antiserum to the plague-ridden people of Boston, Mass.

The chance of a full pardon does wonders for getting his attention. And don’t mistake this mission of mercy for any kind of normal road trip — not when there are radioactive storms, hordes of carnivorous beasts, and giant, mutated scorpions to be found along every deadly mile between LA and the East Coast. But then, this is no normal part of America, you see.

This is Damnation Alley.

Urania/Mondadori have also published Italian editions of IL SIGNORE DEI SOGNI (THE DREAM MASTER), MORIRE A ITALBAR (TO DIE IN ITALBAR) and OCCHIO DI GATTO (EYE OF CAT)…

DAMNATION ALLEY is also available in Germany (Heyne), France (Hélios), Poland (Rebis) and Croatia (Zagrebačka naklada).

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

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

Posted on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020

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!

Posted on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020

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 JACK OF SHADOW out now in Ukraine!

Posted on Friday, September 11th, 2020

We are very happy to report that Roger Zelazny‘s classic novel JACK OF SHADOWS is available in Ukrainian! Published by Богдан as Джек Тіньовий, and translated by Denys Dömin (Денис Дьомін), here’s the synopsis…

Світ «Джека Тіньового» — це чорно-білий світ, розділений поміж Магією, що панує на нічній стороні планети, і Наукою — владаркою освітленої сторони. Історія ж, що її розповідає нам автор, здавалось би, простенька й невигадлива — історія про нефортунного злодія і крутія на ймення Джек Тіньовий, його страту, воскресіння й жадобу помсти. Прагнучи відплатити за кривду й повернути кохану, він пожертвує хоч цілим світом і вже не зійде з обраного шляху. І на цьому шляху йому не забракне ні відваги, ні жорстокості, ні хитрості, як його творцеві не забракло таланту, щоби перетворити простеньку історію помсти в епічну філософську притчу.

First published in 1971, JACK OF SHADOWS was nominated for the Hugo and Locus Awards for Best Novel. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

In a world half of light, half of darkness, where science and magic strive for dominance, there dwells a magical being who is friendly with neither side. Jack, of the realm of shadows, is a thief who is unjustly punished. So he embarks on a vendetta. He wanders through strange realms, encountering witches, vampires, and, finally, his worst enemy: the Lord of Bats. He consults his friend Morningstar, a great dark angel. He is pursued by a monstrous creature called the Borshin. But to reveal any more would be to spoil some of the mindboggling surprises Jack of Shadows has in store.

Богдан has published a whole host of Zelazny’s novels in Ukrainian, including the beloved Chronicles of Amber fantasy series.

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

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

Posted on Friday, September 4th, 2020

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 Амбера — NINE PRINCES IN AMBER — translated by Анатолій Саган
  2. Рушниці Авалону — THE GUNS OF AVALON — translated by Анатолій Саган
  3. Знак Єдинорога — SIGN OF THE UNICORN — translated by Анатолій Пітик & Катерина Грицайчук
  4. Рука Оберона — THE HAND OF OBERON — translated by Анатолій Пітик & Катерина Грицайчук
  5. Двори Хаосу — THE 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 Долі — TRUMPS OF DOOM — translated by Анатолій Пітик & Катерина Грицайчук
  2. Кров Амбера — BLOOD OF AMBER — translated by Галина Михайловська
  3. Знак Хаосу — SIGN OF CHAOS — translated by Галина Михайловська
  4. Лицар Тіней — KNIGHT OF SHADOW — translated by Галина Михайловська
  5. Принц Хаосу — PRINCE 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.

Roger Zelazny’s EYE OF CAT out now in Italy!

Posted on Thursday, August 20th, 2020

Roger Zelazny‘s EYE OF CAT is now available in Italy! Published by Urania as OCCHIO DI GATTO, here’s the synopsis…

Flessuoso, indipendente, dai “sentimenti alieni” e in grado di leggere la mente.

Chiunque abbia un micio in casa si troverà d’accordo con questa definizione, eppure quello del titolo di questo inedito di Roger Zelazny non è un felino qualsiasi: “Gatto” è il nomignolo di un inquietante alieno mutaforma dalle abilità telepatiche, il cui aspetto ricorda vagamente quello di un felino con un occhio solo.

Con l’aiuto di questa strana creatura, Billy Cavallo Nero Cantante, protagonista del romanzo, affronterà la difficile sfida messagli davanti dal governo mondiale: proteggere un diplomatico Strageano dagli estremisti religiosi della sua stessa specie.

Billy Cantante, anche detto “Segugio Stellare”, ultimo guerriero Navajo, aveva catturato Gatto cinquant’anni prima, rinchiudendolo nell’Istituto, una sorta di zoo galattico.

Gatto accetta di aiutare il suo vecchio nemico, ma a un patto… alla fine della missione il cacciatore si farà preda, restituendo all’alieno la sua dignità di predatore.

In questo inedito di uno dei grandi maestri della fantascienza, le leggende dei nativi americani si mescolano senza soluzione di continuità alla politica galattica, dando al romanzo un tocco onirico, in un incalzante confronto fra preda e cacciatore, uomo e bestia, vecchio e nuovo mondo, mito e tecnologia.

First published in 1982, here’s the English-language synopsis for EYE OF CAT…

A retired hunter of alien zoo specimens, William Blackhorse Singer, the last Navajo on a future Earth, has come to what he sees as the end of his life. The World Government calls upon him for aid in protecting an alien diplomat from a powerful and hostile member of his own species. Knowing both the importance of the task and his inability to handle it on his own, Singer goes to confront his greatest conquest with a strange bargain. A shape-shifting alien, the last of his species, sits in a special cage at an institute dedicated to the study of extraterrestrial beings. Most frequently he projects the aspect of a one-eyed catlike creature, but he can appear as almost anything.

One of Singer’s secrets, and his greatest guilt, is his suspicion that the creature is intelligent. He confronts him and offers his own life for Cat’s cooperation in saving the alien. Cat accepts, and later, their mission fulfilled, demands a refinement on the original bargain. Rather than a simple death he wants a return bout — a chase with Singer as the hunted rather than the hunter.

The gods, powers and monsters of Navajo legend provide the backdrop for the working out of Singer’s fate — for the chase is as much for his soul as for his body. As he uses matter transmitters to flit from Paris to London to the Middle East to the American Southwest, he must search back into his own early life as well as the root beliefs of his vanished people and come to terms with a world that has adopted him, made use of his skills, and left him feeling that he has no place to call his own.

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

A Lonesome October Night in Italy…

Posted on Thursday, July 23rd, 2020

Roger Zelazny‘s acclaimed A NIGHT IN THE LONESOME OCTOBER is available in Italy! Published by Edizioni Hypnos as NOTTE D’OTTOBRE, here’s the synopsis…

Quale misterioso evento vedrà il sorgere della luna piena durante la notte di Halloween nella Londra di fine Ottocento? Per le silenziose vie di Soho immerse in una fitta nebbia si aggira Snuff, fedele compagno di Jack, alla ricerca degli ingredienti per un oscuro rito che coinvolgerà il suo misterioso padrone. Ma Snuff e Jack non saranno i soli protagonisti del Gioco, altri “giocatori” si stanno preparando, da Jill la strega al Buon Dottore, da Rastov, il monaco folle, sino al selvaggio Talbot e al lugubre Conte, che non sopporta la luce del giorno, tutti accompagnati dai loro fedeli compagni, la gatta Graymalk, Bubo il ratto, il sibilante Quicklime, Nightwind il gufo e Needle il pipistrello. Strani e mistici fili uniscono i protagonisti, umani e non, di questo romanzo lovecraftiano, in un viaggio attraverso i giorni e le notti di un solitario ottobre. Il Gioco che determinerà ancora una volta il destino del mondo è ormai cominciato…

A NIGHT IN THE LONESOME OCTOBER, first published in 199, is published in the UK by Farrago, and in an ever-growing number of translated editions. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

All is not what it seems.

In the murky London gloom, a knife-wielding gentleman named Jack prowls the midnight streets with his faithful watchdog Snuff – gathering together the grisly ingredients they will need for an upcoming ancient and unearthly rite. For soon after the death of the moon, black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into the world. And all manner of Players, both human and undead, are preparing to participate.

Some have come to open the gates. Some have come to slam them shut. And now the dread night approaches – so let the Game begin.

Here are just a few of the reviews the novel has received…

‘One of Zelazny’s most delightful books: Jack the Ripper’s dog Snuff narrates a mad game of teams to cause or prevent armageddon.’ — Neil Gaiman

‘The last great novel by one of the giants of the genre.’ — George R.R. Martin

‘A madcap blend of horror tropes and fantasy… There aren’t many authors who would set out to write a novel in which the Wolfman and Jack the Ripper were the two heroes… And I’m not sure anyone else could have made it work.’ — Science Fiction Chronicle

‘Sparkling, witty, delightful. Zelazny’s best for ages, perhaps his best ever.’ — Kirkus

‘A cheerful, witty, well-crafted fantasy… Its deft, understated good humor and spare, poetic prose reaffirm Zelazny as one of fantasy’s most skilled practitioners.’ — Publishers Weekly

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

Audio Spotlight: Roger Zelazny’s Chronicles of Amber in Russia

Posted on Thursday, July 16th, 2020

Today, we wanted to draw your attention to the Russian audiobook editions of Roger Zelazny‘s classic, beloved Chronicles of Amber series. Published by Студия озвучания «Глагол», all ten of the novels are out now!

  1. NINE PRINCES IN AMBER — Девять принцев Амбера
  2. THE GUNS OF AVALON — Ружья Авалона
  3. SIGN OF THE UNICORN — Знак Единорога
  4. THE HAND OF OBERON — Рука Оберона
  5. THE COURTS OF CHAOS — Владения Хаоса
  6. TRUMPS OF DOOM — Карты Судьбы
  7. BLOOD OF AMBER — Кровь Амбера
  8. SIGN OF CHAOS — Знак Хаоса
  9. KNIGHT OF SHADOW — Рыцарь Теней
  10. PRINCE OF CHAOS — Принц Хаоса

Here’s the synopsis for the first book…

Первый законный сын Оберона Корвин вспоминает свое прошлое с помощью карт таро. С братом Рэндомом он отправляется в вечный город Амбер через Арденский лес. В лабиринте подводного города Рембы открывает правду: все миры — отражения Амбера, а он, Корвин, должен унаследовать престол внезапно исчезнувшего отца. Но за трон Янтарного королевства предстоит побороться…

The Russian print and eBook editions of the novels are published by Эксмо.

First published in English between 1970-91, here’s the English-language synopsis for 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 Translation, on behalf of the Zelazny Estate.

New Russian Edition of Roger Zelazny’s SIGN OF THE UNICORN out now!

Posted on Thursday, July 9th, 2020

A new Russian edition of SIGN OF THE UNICORN, Roger Zelazny’s third Chronicles of Amber novel is out now! Published by Эксмо as Знак Единорога, here’s the synopsis…

Говорят, бывшие друзья — худшие враги. Время для возвращения в Амбер принц Корвин выбрал самое удачное. Но как заявить свои права на престол и стать победителем в игре на выживание? Не погибнуть от руки неведомого врага и объединиться перед лицом надвигающейся на королевство угрозы? И какую дорогу выбрать, чтобы объяснить Знак Единорога?

This new edition is published as part of Эксмо’s Эксклюзивная фантастика series, which also includes the first two novels in the series — NINE PRINCES IN AMBER and THE GUNS OF AVALON — and Zelazny’s A NIGHT IN THE LONESOME OCTOBER and THIS IMMORTAL. Эксмо also published another edition of the series, which is available in its entirety.

The novel 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 Translation, on behalf of the Zelazny Estate.

Roger Zelazny’s LORD OF LIGHT available in Poland!

Posted on Friday, April 24th, 2020

Roger Zelazny‘s classic post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel LORD OF LIGHT is out now in Poland! Published by Zysk I S-Ka as PAN ŚWIATŁA, and translated by Piotr W. Cholewa, here’s the synopsis…

Magiczna powieść science fiction, w której postapokalitycznym światem odległej planety zawładnęli mściwi hinduistyczni bogowie

Ziemia jest daleko. Na skolonizowanej planecie grupa ludzi zyskała kontrolę nad środkami techniki i zyskała nieśmiertelność. Teraz rządzą tym światem jako bogowie hinduistycznego panteonu – Brahma, Kali, Kriszna, a także ten tego, którego kiedyś nazywali Buddą, a który teraz odważa się wystąpić przeciwko ich tyranii, i nazywa się Mahasamatmanem, Poskromicielem Demonów, Panem Światła.

Wyobraźmy sobie daleki świat, gdzie bogowie chodzą po ziemi jak ludzie, choć dzierżą ogromne, ukryte moce. Tutaj zbudowali scenę, na której budują subtelną sieć przymierzy, miłości i śmiertelnej wrogości. Czy istotnie są nieśmiertelni? Kim są ci bogowie, którzy władają przeznaczeniem ludnego świata?

First published in 1967, here’s the English-language synopsis…

Imagine a distant world where gods walk as men, but wield vast and hidden powers. Here they have made the stage on which they build a subtle pattern of alliance, love, and deadly enmity. Are they truly immortal? Who are these gods who rule the destiny of a teeming world?

Their names include Brahma, Kali, Krishna and also he who was called Buddha, the Lord of Light, but who now prefers to be known simply as Sam. The gradual unfolding of the story – how the colonization of another planet became a re-enactment of Eastern mythology – is one of the great imaginative feats of modern science fiction.

The novel is also available in the UK (Gollancz), Germany (Heyne), Chinese (北京联合出版公司), Turkish (İthaki Yayınları), Russian (Эксмо), and Ukrainian (Книжковий Клуб) editions — other rights are available, please get in touch for more details).

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

Zelazny’s CHRONICLES OF AMBER available in Italian Audio!

Posted on Tuesday, April 7th, 2020

We are very happy to report that all ten of Roger Zelazny‘s Chronicles of Amber novels are available as audiobooks in Italy! Published by Audible, here’s the synopsis for the first book, NOVE PRINCIPI IN AMBRA…

Ambra è il mondo perfetto, l’universo dal quale tutti gli altri sono stati generati. Luogo celestiale e al contempo demoniaco, Ambra si trova adesso nel mezzo dello scontro tra le forze del bene e del male. Pur coesistendo con tutti gli altri mondi, Ambra può divenire una mèta irraggiungibile, niente più che il ricordo di un sogno per chi ne è stato allontanato: Corwin, Signore d’Ambra, si risveglia in un ospedale della Terra, confuso e privo di certezze sulle proprie origini e sulla propria identità. Chi lo ha separato dalla sua casa, relegandolo in quel lontano esilio? Qual è la vera natura di Ambra? A cosa ambiscono i principi e le principesse che lottano per raggiungere il trono più desiderato tra quelli su cui si possa sedere negli universi conosciuti?

Mentre oscure forze del male avanzano, terribili armate al comando dei Principi delle Tenebre, Corwin inizierà un viaggio fantastico ed eroico, verso la riconquista del proprio mondo e della propria eredità. Le sorti di Ambra non sono mai state così incerte e da esse può dipendere il destino di tutti gli universi.

Here’s the English-language synopsis…

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.

Here’s the series list…

  1. NINE PRINCES IN AMBER — NOVE PRINCIPI IN AMBRA
  2. THE GUNS OF AVALON — LE ARMI DI AVALON
  3. SIGN OF THE UNICORN — IL SEGNO DELL’UNICORNO
  4. THE HAND OF OBERON — LA MANO DI OBERON
  5. THE COURTS OF CHAOS — LE CORTI DEL CAOS
  6. TRUMPS OF DOOM — RITORNO AD AMBRA
  7. BLOOD OF AMBER — IL SANGUE DI AMBRA
  8. SIGN OF CHAOS — IL SEGNO DEL CAOS
  9. KNIGHT OF SHADOWS — IL CAVALIERE DELLE OMBRA
  10. PRINCE OF CHAOS — IL PRINCIPE DEL CAOS

The novels are published in print and eBook in Italy by Mondadori.

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

Roger Zelazny’s DAMNATION ALLEY Audiobook Edition out now in Poland!

Posted on Monday, February 10th, 2020

Roger Zelazny‘s classic DAMNATION ALLEY is now available in Poland as an audiobook! Published by Storytel as ALEJA POTĘPIENIA, here’s the synopsis…

Stany Zjednoczone, zniszczone po wojnie nuklearnej. Pozostali przy życiu ludzie skupiają się w małych enklawach. Tanner, brutalny człowiek gangu motocyklowego, otrzymuje szansę odkupienia swoich zbrodni. Ma dostarczyć leki z Los Angeles do leżącego na wschodnim wybrzeżu Bostonu. Jest to jednak misja niemalże samobójcza, bo musi pokonać radioaktywną pustynię, nękaną huraganami i burzami ognistymi, zamieszkaną przez mutanty i potwory.

A classic dystopian novel, DAMNATION ALLEY was first published in 1968. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

Hell Tanner isn’t the sort of guy you’d mistake for a hero: he’s a fast-driving car thief, a smuggler, and a stone-cold killer. He’s also expendable — at least in the eyes of the Secretary of Traffic for the Nation of California. Tanner doesn’t care much for those eyes. You’d also never mistake Hell Tanner for a humanitarian. Facing life in prison for his various crimes, he’s given a choice; rot away his remaining years in a tiny jail cell, or drive cross-country and deliver a case of antiserum to the plague-ridden people of Boston, Massachusetts… if anyone is still alive there to receive it, that is. The chance of a full pardon does wonders for getting his attention. And don’t mistake this mission of mercy for any kind of normal road trip — not when there are radioactive storms, hordes of carniverous beasts, and giant, mutated scorpions to be found along every deadly mile between Los Angeles and the East Coast. But then, this is no normal part of America, you see. This is DAMNATION ALLEY…

A print edition of the novel is also available in Poland, published by Dom Wydawniczy Rebis.

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

Roger Zelazny’s classic dystopian novel DAMNATION ALLEY is out now in Croatia!

Posted on Thursday, January 16th, 2020

There is a new Croatian edition of Roger Zelazny‘s classic DAMNATION ALLEY! Published by Zagrebačka naklada, as ALEJA PROKLETSTVA TVRDI UVEZ, is it out now. Here’s the synopsis…

Nakon trodnevnog nuklearnog rata, koji je poremetio vrijeme i letove učinio nemogućima, jedini veliki džepovi preživjele civilizacije su u Kaliforniji i oko Bostona. Bostonom hara kuga, u Los Angelesu imaju lijek, ali kako ga dopremiti preko 5000 kilometara ALEJE PROKLETSTVA? Ruševine, radioaktivnost, čudovišta, mutirane životinje svih vrsta – a tamo gdje još ima ljudi, opasniji su od zvijeri. Aleja nikomu ne prašta – ubila je najboljeg bostonskog vozača, koji je vijest o kugi donio umirući. Tko želi proći kroz Aleju, mora biti najbolji.

A najbolji je Hell Tanner, posljednji preživjeli Anđeo Pakla, nasilnik, ubojica, kriminalac, koji ne želi ići – ali to je jedina šansa da se izvuče s doživotne robije. Put je gadan, ali gadan je i Hell Tanner, a tko je gadniji može otkriti samo ALEJA PROKLETSTVA.

Veličanstvena postapokaliptična pustolovina ispisana majstorskom rukom Rogera Zelaznyja, djelo je bez kojeg ne bi bilo ni Pobješnjelog Maxa ni Bijega iz New Yorka jer je on na teren pustolovine u postapokaliptičnoj pustoši zašao prije njih, i bio i ostao najbolji od svih, stvorivši antijunaka kojeg nećete lako zaboraviti.

DAMNATION ALLEY was first published in 1968, and is a classic of the dystopian sci-fi genre. Here’s the English-language synopsis…

Hell Tanner isn’t the sort of guy you’d mistake for a hero: he’s a fast-driving car thief, a smuggler, and a stone-cold killer. He’s also expendable — at least in the eyes of the Secretary of Traffic for the Nation of California. Tanner doesn’t care much for those eyes. You’d also never mistake Hell Tanner for a humanitarian. Facing life in prison for his various crimes, he’s given a choice; rot away his remaining years in a tiny jail cell, or drive cross-country and deliver a case of antiserum to the plague-ridden people of Boston, Massachusetts… if anyone is still alive there to receive it, that is. The chance of a full pardon does wonders for getting his attention. And don’t mistake this mission of mercy for any kind of normal road trip — not when there are radioactive storms, hordes of carniverous beasts, and giant, mutated scorpions to be found along every deadly mile between Los Angeles and the East Coast. But then, this is no normal part of America, you see. This is DAMNATION ALLEY…

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

Out Now: two new editions of Roger Zelazny’s JACK OF SHADOWS!

Posted on Friday, January 10th, 2020

There are two new editions of Roger Zelazny‘s classic JACK OF SHADOWS available! The novel, which was first published in 1971, is now available in Estonia and Russia (audio). Read on for more details…

The Estonian edition (cover above) is published by Faataasia as VARJUDE JACK. Here’s the synopsis…

Selle romaani peategelane elab maailmas, kus hiiglaslik masin on peatanud planeedi pöörlemise, nii et see on jagunenud päevavalguse käes asuvaks teadusmaailmaks ja ööpimedusse mattunud maagiaühiskonnaks. Peategelane Jack on ainus, kes suudab liikuda nii pimeduse- kui valgusetsoonis. Ta peab lahendama dilemma, mida selle maailma südames asuva masinaga peale hakata. See Hugo auhinnale nomineeritud romaan on mõeldud austusavaldusena ka ulmekirjanduse suurmeistri Jack Vance’i kaubamärgiks kujunenud eksootilisi ja fantastilisi maailmu kujutavale loomingule.

In Russia, the novel is now available as an audiobook, published by Студия озвучания “Глагол” as Джек из Тени…

Кому Джек из Тени, кому просто вор,
кому Господин, кому Джек из Зла,
кому даже Джеки, но ни одному
не друг
не герой
и не дай бог
чтоб враг.

В мире, разделенном на Светлую и Темную стороны, одна из которых живет Наукой, а другая Магией, был один, кто слышит свое имя, когда оно произносится в тени. Аутсайдер, темная лошадка, выдающийся мошенник, обреченный на одиночество, главная угроза мироустройству… Джек, встретившийся с самим собой.

Here’s the English-language synopsis for the novel…

The Earth no longer rotates. Science rules the dayside of the globe. Magic rules the World of Night, and Jack of Shadows, Shadowjack the Thief, who broke the Compact and duped the Lord of High Dudgeon, walks in silence and in shadows to seek vengeance upon his enemies.

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

Roger Zelazny’s classic THIS IMMORTAL available in a new Russian Edition

Posted on Thursday, December 26th, 2019

There is a new Russian edition of THIS IMMORTAL! The classic novel by Roger Zelazny, originally published in 19??, has been added to Эксмо‘s Эксклюзивная фантастика (Exclusive Fiction) series. Published in Russia as Этот бессмертный, here’s the synopsis…

Отравленная радиацией, истерзанная жестокими войнами, Земля покинута людьми ради новых миров. Немногие оставшиеся попали в античную эпоху — время богов и героев, жутких чудовищ и волшебных артефактов. Человечество, восставшее из Тьмы, возвратилось туда, где когда-то разгорались первые искры цивилизации. Вернуть историю на круги своя способен теперь только Конрад Номикос — этот бессмертный…

Here, too, is the English-language synopsis…

Conrad Nomikos has a long, rich personal history that he’s rather not talk about. And, as Arts Commissioner, he’s been giving a job he’d rather not do. Escorting an alien grandee on a guided tour of the shattered remains of Earth is not something he relishes- especially when it is apparent that this places him at the center high-level intrigue that has some bearing on the future of Earth itself.

This is the third Russian edition of THIS IMMORTAL that Эксмо has published. Here are the covers for the other two…

The Эксклюзивная фантастика series of novels also includes Zelazny’s first two Chronicles of Amber novels (NINE PRINCES IN AMBER and THE GUNS OF AVALON) and also A NIGHT IN THE LONESOME OCTOBER…

Finally, THIS IMMORTAL is also available in Germany, France, and Turkey.

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