The Doors of His Face, the Lamps of His Mouth

by Roger Zelazny

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743413296
• ISBN13: 9780743413299
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: iBooks
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Great Collection of Short Stories

Having finished Asimov's Foundation series recently, I was looking for a short story collection. Check out other reviews for more in-depth comments, but you will not be disappointed.

Zelazny's surreal imagery and fanciful ideas shine throughout!

At a time when there were a lot of authors with new ideas, Zelazny stood out from the crowd. It is easy to see where how some of his later ideas developed, and it's clear in some of these stories that he was writing from the heart without being the least bit sentimental. And sure, there are any number of fanciful ideas here, but it is clear that Zelazny thinks them through, and often turns them on their head as he tells his stories. Some of the 17 stories on these pages are dated. But even after 40 years, most of them hold up remarkably well. A must read for anyone who wants to become familiar with Zelazny's early work or who simply wants to read stories that seamlessly blend science and fantasy to create beautiful little stories.

Almost all the Zelazny U'll ever need....

This is the best single-author collection ever. From "The Doors of His Face, the Lamps of His Mouth" to "This Mortal Mountain," "This Moment of the Storm," "The Man Who Loved the Faoli," & "Lucifer," this is Zelazny at his absolute BEST. If only "For a Breath I Tarry," "Permafrost" & "He Who Shapes" were here, U wouldn't need NE other Zelazny books. This stuff puts his AMBER novels totally out 2 pasture. This guy was brilliant, & if U haven't read his stuff, U've got some catching up 2 do. Start anywhere, U won't B sorry....

Great stories, terrible editing

I'm thrilled that ibooks is releasing a series of Roger Zelazny's works, but if this volume is any indication they need to do a much better job of editing. Among the many typographical errors in these exceptional SF stories is this gem from the Bible as quoted in Zelazny's classic short story, A Rose for Ecclesiastes: "...vanity of vanities; all IF vanity" (page 132). I almost lost my suspension of disbelief! Please, ibooks, if it's worth doing, it's worth doing right.

A Rose By Any Other Name

If I am not mistaken, then this collection contains the most excellent and wonderful, 'Rose for Ecclesiastes' in addition to a wonderful assortment of other gems. These short stories, along with other collections by Mr. Zelazny, have profoundly affected my whole outlook on literature and life. Enjoy the metaphors if you can!!!