Swordsmistress of chaos richard kirk books

They wrote five books in this fantasy series, and i am somewhat disappointed that they didnt finish it. The author, whose real name is not richard kirk, shows evidence of being influenced by robert e. If you have read holdstocks mythago wood 1985, you can see in this book the beginning of his ability to craft masterful prose. Raven swordsmistress of chaos by richard kirk and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Swordmistress of chaos richard kirk, cover by chris achilleos. Wells having a rich background in fantasy and westerns, and holdstock with an even more impressive background in celtic, nordic and mythic fiction. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Any books or series that feature a barbarian protagonist. The connection between kate bush and sexy sword and sorcery. Both these writers have an impressive bibliography. Raven, swordmistress of chaos by richard kirk nebula books. Jun 09, 2014 in the 1970s i discovered the raven, swordsmistress of chaos books by richard kirk. Richard kirk get textbooks new textbooks used textbooks. Raven swordsmistress of chaos kirk richard 0552106941 for.

Howard, particularly his stories of red sonya, with a y note, and of dark agnes. I did a bit of research and figured out why those particular books have above average writing. The costume worn by kate bush in her babooshka video was based on a cover painting for the novel raven, swordsmistress of chaos by richard kirk corgi, 1977 and he played an important role in turning the animated heavy metal movie into a hit, designing the whitehaired warrior woman taarna in the films longest sequence. Original uk edition 1978 first published in the uk in 1978, raven ultimately ran for five volumes. Vintage scifi paperback books x 4 hal clement zenna. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Swordsmistress of chaos raven, book 1 by richard kirk. Wells wrote under numerous pseudonyms, including andrew quiller with kenneth bulmer and laurence james, james a. Despite starring a heroine plucked from the slave pits and tutored in all styles of killing, i suspect the target audience for these books was a male one. May 01, 2016 just reading through the first book of the raven series by richard kirk, and so far its a decent wee story.

Angus wells 26 march 1943 11 april 2006 was a british writer of genre fiction, including fantasy and westerns. With a twinge of embarrassment raven swordmistress of. Richard kirk was the penname of robert holdstock and angus wells, the two collaborating on the first novel and continuing to share the name, although writing further novels solo. Oct 19, 2017 swordsmistress of chaos, by richard kirk february, 1987 ace books original uk edition 1978 first published in the uk in 1978, raven ultimately ran for five volumes. Now make no mistake, raven is pulp fiction, not epic fantasy. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Aug 03, 2016 the first of five books by angus wells and robert holdstock the pair collaborated on the first novel and then alternated between the remaining titles under the name richard kirk, this was a curious mix of conaninspired sword and sorcery and the sort of sexy pulp fiction that filled the racks of newsagents at the time. Oct 30, 2017 swordsmistress of chaos, by richard kirk february, 1987 ace books original uk edition 1978 first published in the uk in 1978, raven ultimately ran for five volumes. Its the first volume of a series of five about the same lead character. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new. Richard kirk books list of books by author richard kirk. Richard kirk is the pseudonym of the late robert holdstock who in 1978 coauthored raven. The first of five books by angus wells and robert holdstock the pair collaborated on the first novel and then alternated between the remaining titles under the name richard kirk, this was a curious mix of conaninspired sword and sorcery and the sort of sexy pulp fiction that filled the racks of newsagents at the time.

Raven, swordmistress of chaos, chris achilleos an sionnach. Tmp gaming the raven, swordsmistress of chaos series. Corgi books, 1978 with angus wells, writing together as richard kirk a house name. Swordsmistress of chaos, by richard kirk february, 1987 ace books original uk edition 1978 first published in the uk in 1978, raven ultimately ran for five volumes. See all books authored by richard kirk, including the frozen god, and swordsmistress of chaos, and more on. Swordmistress of chaos mass market paperback january 1, 1987. Richard kirk raven royo angus wells fantasy ace mass market paperback. Or so it says on the cover well get back to that point of the real name of the author or authors in just a minute. Buy a cheap copy of swordsmistress of chaos book by richard kirk. Sep, 2007 i did a bit of research and figured out why those particular books have above average writing. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Series isbncatalog id price pages format type cover artist verif. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Mass market paperback ace, 0441705677, 1987, 1st thus.

Richard kirk was actually two people angus wells and robert holdstock. Raven swordsmistress of chaos by richard kirk paperback, 176 pages, published 1978 by corgi childrens import isbn. Swordsmistress of chaos, by richard kirk february, 1987 ace books original uk edition 1978 first published in the uk in 1978, raven. Buy swordsmistress of chaos raven, no 1 by richard kirk from amazons fiction books store. Richard kirk, author of swordsmistress of chaos, on librarything. Sounds very much like an old swordandsorcery paperback i have in my collection, but i havent looked through it in ages. Swordsmistress of chaos by kirk, richard paperback book the fast free. Raven swordsmistress of chaos by richard kirk, paperback. Im not a huge fan of sword and sorcery, but these i kept just for the chris achilleos covers. Just reading through the first book of the raven series by richard kirk, and so far its a decent wee story.

Its main selling point were the gorgeous covers by chris achilleos of our barbarienne heroine repeatedly popping out of her not especially practical. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Its a really nicelyrealised world with some great quirks, and the characters are likable enough so far. My curiosity was further stimulated when later i discovered kirk to be the. All images of the actual item for sale and are photographed under natural lighting where possible and have not been digitally doctored. Swordmistress of chaos richard kirk, cover by chris achilleos stay safe and healthy. With a twinge of embarrassment raven swordmistress of chaos by richard kirk there are five raven books by house author richard kirk at times angus wells or robert holdstock or both. Raven swordmistress of chaos, is first in the series. Swordsmistress of chaos first edition by kirk, richard isbn. Worldheart ocean map from raven the swordsmistress of chaos. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The author, whose real name is not richard kirk, shows evidence of. Swordsmistress of chaos raven, book 1 by richard kirk book cover, description, publication history.

Interestingly, richard kirk was actually a pseudonym for two writers angus wells and robert holdstock. When it comes to this series we are not talking about. The connection between kate bush and sexy sword and. Raven she escaped the slavepens of lylanda beautiful. Swordmistress of chaos richard kirk, cover by chris. Pike with kenneth bulmer and terry harknett, william s. Raven, swordsmistress of chaos series by richard kirk actually angus wells and robert holdstock. Or so it says on the cover well get back to that point of the real name of the author or authors in just a. In the 1970s i discovered the raven, swordsmistress of chaos books by richard kirk. Anyway, has anyone whove read the books considered. In 1987 the series was brought over to these shores, with awesome covers by royo and faithful to titular character ravens armor, believe. With a twinge of embarrassment raven swordmistress of chaos. Richard kirk was actually two writers, angus wells and robert.