Synopses & Reviews
Fritz Leiber was one of the most famous fantasy and Science Fiction writers of the century, the author of many classics including the popular Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser fantasy series. In 1936, young Leiber, then in correspondence with the famous writer H. P. Lovecraft, drafted this eerie story. Now Tor is proud to present the first trade paperback edition of this short novel of cosmic dread and Lovecraftian horror.
"This slim novel delivers a powerful punch and fully deserves its late unveiling .... A deeper look reveals a startling postmodernism ... a very timely fable indeed". -- The Washington Post Book World
Review
"For anyone who loves great literature, Fritz Leiber walked on water."--Harlan Ellison
"This slim novel delivers a powerful punch and fully deserves its late unveiling....A deeper look reveals a startling postmodernism...a very timely fable indeed."--The Washington Post Book World
"The publication of a new novella by Fritz Leiber sixty years after it was written is a literary event of the first magnitude and a cause for celebration. Even dead, the man can write rings around the competition."--Michael Swanwick
Synopsis
Fritz Leiber was one of the most famous fantasy and SF writers of the century, the author of many classics, including the popular Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser fantasy series. In 1936, young Leiber, then in correspondence with the famous writer H.P. Lovecraft, drafted this eerie story. Now Tor is pleased to present in its first paperback publication this short novel of cosmic dread and Lovecraftian horror.
About the Author
Fritz Leiber, who died in 1992, was one of the most important SF and fantasy writers of the century.
The Big Time is his most famous SF novel. "[His] awards for fantasy included the 1975 Grand Master of Fantasy Award, the 1976 World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, the 1981 Grand Master Award from the Science Fiction Writers of America, 6 Hugos, 4 Nebulas, and about 20 other awards.