Book description
From the moment Elric of Melniboné first drew the vampiric Stormbringer, he was doomed to walk the thin line between man and monster. In Elric in the Dream Realms, Michael Moorcock delivers a haunting collection that peels back the layers of one of fantasy's most tormented souls. This fifth installment in the Chronicles doesn't just revisit the last emperor of a dying race-it plunges deeper into the fractured psyche of a hero bound to a blade that feeds on life itself.
The centerpiece, The Fortress of the Pearl, takes us back to Elric's early years, where the seeds of his tragic destiny are sown. Here, we see a young emperor already wrestling with the weight of power, heritage, and the slow decay of his empire. Moorcock's prose is sharp and somber, painting a world that's as beautiful as it is cruel. The Dream Realm itself becomes a character-shifting, surreal, and teetering on the edge of nightmare.
Accompanying the novel is The Making of a Sorcerer, a graphic novel script brought to life with stunning illustrations by Michael Wm. Kaluta. His art mirrors the melancholy and madness of Elric's journey, each panel dripping with gothic atmosphere. The visual storytelling complements Moorcock's mythic tone, making this audiobook a rich, immersive experience.
Neil Gaiman's tribute, "One Life, Furnished in Early Moorcock," is a heartfelt addition. It reads like a love letter to the genre and to Elric himself, capturing the essence of what makes this character so enduring. Gaiman's voice, when included in the audiobook, adds a layer of reverence that feels both personal and profound.
Moorcock's influence is undeniable-his fingerprints are all over modern fantasy. As editor of New Worlds, he championed bold, experimental fiction, and that same spirit lives in Elric. This isn't just sword and sorcery; it's existential fantasy, wrapped in myth and dripping with dread.
Narrated with gravitas, Elric in the Dream Realms is a descent into a world where gods bleed, empires fall, and even victory tastes like ash. For those who know Elric, this is a return to a haunted realm. For newcomers, it's an introduction to a legend. Either way, oblivion has never sounded so compelling.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience