Conference noted::sf

SF is not fantasy.

... and conversely.

But they are often discussed together.

Since the boundaries between SF and fantasy are often rather blurry, and
in many cases outright meaningless (particularly when SF writers bring
the touch of science to sword and sorcery type stuff), it would be a shame
to exclude fantasy interests from this notes file.  Who knows, they may
say something interesting!!!

	/dave

Addressing the original question, this from net.sf-lovers from the USENET:


Newsgroups: net.sf-lovers
Path: decwrl!decvax!genrad!security!linus!philabs!aecom!jsanders
Subject: next book in the Belgariad



	Bad news folks: The next book of the Belgariad by David Eddings
(book 4; Castle of Wizardry) isn't due out till the spring. The fifth
and final book (Enchanted End Game) is expected out within a month of
book 4 though. If you havn't read this delightful fantasy yet - I strongly
recommend it. The three books already published are: Pawn of Prophecy,
Queen of Sorcery, and Magician's Gambit.
-- 
					Jeremy Sanders
		{philabs|pegasus|esquire|cucard}!aecom!{sanders|jsanders}


-- Bill

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.

Certainly fantasy belongs here.  Who knows when it might no longer be
fantasy... but 1984...
					-bp-

The mathematician Renee Thom (catastrophe theorist) said,
	"geometry is successful magic".

...And it is.
			...mtd

"Castle of Wizardry" is now available in stores.

"Moreta" is good, as McCaffrey usually is, but the ending was a complete
surprise and shock to me.  'Nuff said.

							-- Nina

						(just found out about this file)

Regarding the Belgariad series - I'm told the 5th and final book is scheduled
for publication in December 84'.

Any fantasy readers out there know of any other GOOD fantasy works currently
available ?

Russ Gill
WHO::GILL

Well, as for good fantasy, you can try The Gandalara Cycle (mentioned in 
more detail in Note #126.2).

The is also the Lords of Dus:

	The Lure of the Basilisk
	The Seven Altars of Dusarra
	The Sword of Bheleu
	The Book of Silence

The author is Lawrence Watt-Evans, the publisher is Del Rey Books. These 
four books cover the entire story and are all published (no waiting).

It is the story of Garth, the Overman, who desires immortal fame. He 
seeks the seers, (here is an excerpt):


------------------------------------------------------------

"Death is everywhere", the decrepit creature replied.

"I know that, Ao; I would it were not so." The hag addressed as Ao 
merely shrugged, and the warrior continued: "It makes life pointless -- 
to know that I and all I know will die and pass away, as if I had never 
been." He paused briefly, then went on. "I wish that it were possible 
for me to perform some feat of cosmic significance, to change the nature 
of things, so that all would look back millennia from now and say, 
'Garth did this.' I wish that I could alter the uncaring universe so 
that even the stars would respond to my passing, so that my life would 
not be insignificant."

Ao moved uncomfortably. "You are a lord and a warrior whose deeds will 
be recalled for a generation."

"I am known to a tiny corner of a single continent; and even there, as 
you yourself say, I will be remembered only for a century or two, an 
instant in the life of the world."

"What would you have of us, my sister and myself?"

"Is it possible for a mortal being to alter the way things are?"

"That, it is said, is the province of the gods; if the gods are the 
baseless myth some believe them, then it is the role of Fate and 
Chance."

Garth had apparently expected this reply; there was only the slightest 
pause before he said, "I would have it, then, that if I cannot change 
the world, at the least the world shall remember me. I would have it 
that my name shall be known as long as anything shall live, to the end 
of time. Can this be?" He stared at the misshapen hag, his usually 
expressionless face intent.

She gazed back impassively and answered slowly, "It is your desire that 
you be known throughout history, from now until the end of the world?"

"Yes."

"This can be done." Her tone seemed curiously reluctant.

"How?"

"Go to the village called Skelleth, and seek these the Forgotten King; 
submit yourself to him, obey him without fail, and what you have wished 
will be."

"How am I to find this king?"

"He is to be found in the King's Inn, clad in yellow rags."

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The rest you'll have to read for yourself.


MartyJ


P.S. The Sword of Bheleu is one *HELL* of a sword! (If you read the 
story, you'll know what I mean.)

For those of you who have been waiting for it, the Enchanters' End Game 
is now available in your book store. I just picked up my copy today. It 
is the last book in the series.


MartyJ

 I AGREE WITH DAVE IT WOULD BE A SHAME TO CUT OUT THE FANTASY, BECAUSE
    ALOT OF PEOPLE NAMELY MYSELF LOVE BOTH SF AND FANTASY. AND THOSE
    WHO ARE NOT INTERESTED IN ONE OR THE OTHER CAN SIMPLY BYPASS. THIS
    IS MY FIRST REPLY IN VAX NOTES HOPE IT WORKS!!! HERE GOES NOTHING.	
    
    ROBYN

    Hi the science fiction fans galore and all other non-evolved life-forms
    
    I have just joined this conference and feel that fantasy and science
    fiction go hand in hand.
    
    Whilst on the topic of Eddings had anybody had a read of the follow
    up to the Belgariad? There are four books on the market and the
    fifth is not due for another year.
    
    Titles:
    		Guardians of the West;
    		King of the Murgos;
    		Demon Lord of Karanda;
    		Sorceress of Darshiva;
    		Seeress of Kell (forthcoming)
    
    He has also started another fantasy series entitled "The Ellenium
    (sp?)" so far only one of the three books has been published - to
    all D.Eddings fans this is a definite MUST.....
    
    Cheerio and happy reading
    
    Tahi Massari - Birmingham UK

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640.0     MRMFG1::L_KEARNEY     27-JUN-1988    68  DAVID EDDINGS

 Topic  Author               Date         Repl  Title
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   567  BIRGP1::ALLEN        26-JAN-1988     5  Eddings'  The Belgariad
   640  MRMFG1::L_KEARNEY    27-JUN-1988   105  David Eddings: _Mallorean_ series
   856  BREW11::MASSARI      15-FEB-1990    41  D.Eddings - THE ELENIUM

    Hi People,
    
    	I was wondering if anyone has seen or heard about David Eddings
    first book called "THE HIGH HUNT".  I have been looking everywhere for
    it could someone let me know where in Canada I can get it.  Also if
    anyone has read it please let me know what you thought of it.
    
    	By the way,  if you are a fan of Eddings you might want to check
    out Robert Jordan (NOTE:  943).
    
    Terry