Walter moers is actually quite wellknown in slovenia thats where im from and i read captain bluebeard when i was younger. Walter moers has 70 books on goodreads with 125538 ratings. The city of dreaming books by walter moers nook book ebook. Walter moers was born in 1957 and is an author, cartoonist, painter and scriptwriter. An update from walter moers about the 20 year bluebear. In the city of dreaming books, walter moers transports us to a magical. Rumo is a little wolpertinga domesticated creature somewhere between a deer and a dogwho will one day become the greatest hero in the history of zamonia. Hes the most imaginative writer ive come across in a while, and ill definitely be reading the rest of his books. Soon, though, yarnspinner falls into the clutches of the citys evil genius, pfistomel smyke, who treacherously maroons him in the labyrinthine catacombs underneath the city, where reading books can be genuinely dangerous. Rowling on ecstasy detroit news the most entertaining book in years frankfurter allemeine zt sheer craziness daily telegraph a yarn of drollery, deeper meaning and sheer lunacy rolling stone. Mar 01, 2007 buy the city of dreaming books zamonia 3 new ed by moers, walter, brownjohn, john isbn. The city of dreaming books is the fourth book in walter moers zamonia series, but first in the. I love all the books of walter moers and this is perhaps his best, if not at least most famous in england. Optimus yarnspinner returns to the city of dreaming books in the sixth of his zamonia novels, the labyrinth of.
The captains name is originally a pun in german, based upon the fact that the german words for bears baren and berries beeren sound very much alike, whereas blaubeere lit. According to the foreword captain bluebear gives in his narrative, the 12 lives of captain bluebear, the continent sunk under the waves after atlantis achieved liftoff, along with all the other continents and islands except for. A culinary tale from zamonia by optimus yarnspinner audiobook by walter moers. Walter moers zamonia 4 book lot captain bluebear rumo. Lives of captain bluebear, moers has more recently become known for his novels, especially the zamonia series. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Walter moers optimus yarnspinner inherits a manuscript by an unknown writer. Browse audiobooks written by walter moers sorted by best. Read book the city of dreaming books zamonia 4 walter moers nevertheless many people who afterward dont subsequent to reading. Tutti i libri di walter moers pubblicati in italia da salani sulluniverso fantastico di zamonia. No catches, no fine print just unadulterated book loving, with your favourite books saved to your own digital bookshelf. One of the books that can be recommended for new readers is pdf. Nov 08, 2012 moers clearly loves them, and while one imagines that his private library rivals umberto ecos, his vision of the perfect library is enough to upstage borges, a fabulous underworld of petrified books, stalagmitic books, books overflowing from shelves, even a book that was the size of a coffin, an eerie place of teetering bookcases.
Rumo by walter moers and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Malaisea, a place where sick is healthy, up is down, right is wrong, and ghoolion the alchemaster reigns supremeuntil echo crosses his path. In the city of dreaming books, walter moers transports us to a magical world where. Still no new plans for english translations lets keep asking though. Walter moers audio books, best sellers, author bio. The world of zamonia that he created is currently being adapted for the screen. Walter moers was born in 1957 and is a writer, cartoonist, painter and sculptor. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. The city of dreaming books by walter moers abebooks. Compared to the last book, the city of dreaming books, this new book seems more about how we read and what that entails. John brown is the awardwinning translator of walter moers, michael ende, and many other german writers. But, once you can hold others to start reading, it will be better. John brownjohn optimus yarnspinner travels to bookholm on a quest to find the anonymous author of a manuscript that he inherited from his godfather, and during his journey he encounters many strange inhabitants of.
Lets chat about dreamy books that are all about reading, book lovers and. The city of dreaming books by walter moers overdrive. But not only am i amazed at the creativity of moers, im stunned by the translation into english. Captain bluebear and hein blod, characters created by moers, on the gera in erfurt. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. In the city of dreaming books, walter moers transports us to a magical world where reading is a remarkable adventure. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Buy a cheap copy of the city of dreaming books by walter moers. The labyrinth of dreaming books zamonia 5 by walter moers paperback.
To track down the author, he goes to bookholm, the city of dreaming books, where bookrelated attractions abound. Zamonia is the fictional continent where the books of walter moers grouped as the zamonia series take place. Walter moers is the author of the 12 lives of captain bluebear, rumo, a wild ride through the night, the city of dreaming books, and the alchemasters apprentice, all published by overlook. Walter moers magnificent translation of optimus yarnspinners novel introduces us to yet another of zamonia s hotbeds of adventure. The city of dreaming books is the fourth book in walter moers zamonia series, but. Lives of captain bluebear, the city of dreaming books, and the labyrinth of dreaming books. Walter moers born 24 may 1957 in monchengladbach is a german comic creator and author. See the complete zamonia series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
What i dont understand is why the castle of dreaming books is being pushed off and a completely new work is being announced in its place to be released next summer. Help about wikipedia community portal recent changes contact page. The translator who worked on the zamonien books got a translation award for it. This book is still an epic adventure but in a different way to the original book. Aug 31, 2010 this was my second walter moers book, the first being the city of dreaming books. In this new zamonian adventure, protagonistnarrator optimus. Walter moers zamonia 4 book lot captain bluebear rumo alchemists apprentice city. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Walter moers was born in 1957 and is a writer, cartoonist, painter, and sculptor. The 12 lives of captain bluebear by moers, walter new edition 2001 5. Moers held odd jobs after leaving school before starting a commercial. Welcome to the fantastic world of zamonia, populated by all manner of extraordinary characters. Walter moers audio books walter moers was born in 1957 and is a writer, cartoonist, painter, and sculptor. A novel in two books by walter moers 20, cd, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. The zamonia book series by walter moers includes books the. Its a land of imaginative lunacy and supreme adventure, wicked satire and epic fantasy, all mixed together, turned on its head, and lavishly illustrated by the author.
Walter moerss zamonia books in order fantastic fiction. The german version was released in autumn 2004, and the english version followed in autumn 2007 in this new zamonian adventure, protagonistnarrator optimus. I still have to read them theyve been on my tbr for a while but i never seem to find the time. Uinuvien kirjojen kaupunki the city of dreaming books by moers, walter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is now official, i have a new favorite author and series. Set in the land of zamonia, this exuberant, highly original fantasy from walter moers features an unlikely hero. Nov 03, 2005 buy rumo zamonia 2 by moers, walter from amazons fiction books store. The mythical land created by walter moers, whose work has been compared to j.
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