For love of mother not is the first book chronologically in the series,though is was written fourth, to describe flinxs early history. Like many of foster s sciencefiction novels, icerigger takes place within his humanx commonwealth fictional universe. He is assigned to a city named brass monkey on the frozen world of trankyky a native name to vend modern. This is book two in the icerigger series where we find ethan fortune and skua september embarking on a mission to help their tran friends once again. Its written by alan dean foster, and its sometimes confusing, but written in a familiar, everydaytype style. Like many of fosters sciencefiction novels, icerigger takes place within his humanx commonwealth fictional universe. Clash of the titans a futura book by foster, alan dean paperback book the fast. This particular edition is in a mass market paperback format. The title of this book is mission to moulokin icerigger trilogy, book 2 and it was written by alan dean foster. Mission to moulokin icerigger, book 2 by alan dean foster. A bestselling sciencefiction and fantasy author in his own right. Apart from the novels and series, alan is also the author of some very successful standalone commonwealth novels such as midworld and quofum. Alan dean foster s personal website, with biographical information,photos, and lots more.
The book s two sequels are mission to moulokin and the deluge drivers. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the icerigger trilogy. From bestselling author alan dean foster, an exciting early pip and flinx novel that shows the origins of a certain boy with special powersand the minidragon that becomes his devoted sidekick. Icerigger s reputation remains intact, if tarnished, after rereading it for the first time since i was in high school, on the heels of the spellsinger saga. Originally published on spaceprobe1 14082016 i first read icerigger 30 years ago, when i was 15 and alan dean fosters books were widely available in my local w. Like many of fosters sciencefiction novels, icerigger takes place within his. The force awakens, the blockbuster film directed by j. Alan dean foster s work to date includes excursions into hard science fiction, fantasy, horror, detective, western, historical, and contemporary fiction. Foster enjoys traveling because it gives him opportunities to meet new people and explore new places and cultures. Managed by the author and his publisher, open road media. I first read icerigger 30 years ago, when i was 15 and alan dean fosters books were widely available in my local w. Book by book, his starspanning saga of the humanx commonwealth has evolved into one of science fictions most notable achievements. This is an energetic romp in the tradition of edgar rice burroughs. Icerigger by alan dean foster, 9780450028557, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
See more ideas about alan dean foster, sci fi books and science fiction books. Icerigger by dean, foster alan paperback book the fast free shipping. Very good start to a trilogy set in his humanx commonwealth universe. For alan dean foster the masterstroke came with his creation of the character philip lynx flinx in the humanx commonwealth. Alan dean foster writes some brilliant stuff, and this novel is no exception. Alan dean foster born november 18, 1946 is an american writer of fantasy and science fiction, who has written several book series, more than 20 standalone novels and many novelizations of film scripts. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Nothing profound but i always find alan dean foster to deliver interesting plots and characters. Deluge drivers icerigger trilogy by alan dean foster and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Feeling the chill icerigger icerigger trilogy, book 1 by alan dean. Episode vii later this year, then you can thank alan dean foster for writing icerigger. Alan dean fosters 1974 icerigger is the first volume in the icerigger trilogy. Born in new york city in 1946, he studied filmmaking at ucla and first found success in 1968, when a horror magazine published one of his short stories.
A search query can be a title of the book, a name of. The icerigger trilogy ebook by alan dean foster 9781453274088. Last book, though seemed to wrap things up in just one chapter when it could have continued for several more. This book, the first in a series of three, is an excellent story interwoven with strange alien life forms, intrepid space travellers and amazing flora and fauna. Our protagonists visit old the deluge drivers is the third part of alan dean foster s icerigger trilogy, which in itself is also a subseries within his larger humanx commonwealth series. Icerigger by foster, first edition abebooks passion for books. After receiving bachelors and masters degrees at ucla, he spent two years as a copywriter for a small studio city, california pr firm. The new york times bestselling author of more than 110 books, alan dean foster is one of the most prominent writers of modern science fiction and fantasy.
You cant go wrong with an alan dean foster sifi book. Bestselling science fiction writer alan dean foster was born in new york city in 1946, but raised mainly in california. Foster did a wonderful job with this whole series, and i sincerely feel someone in the publishing industry needs to grab these books and reprint them. The book begins with a silly bar game, but moves on to the life of the main narrator, a nobody salesman, ethan f. Icerigger, mission to moulokin, and the deluge drivers by alan dean foster 4. Alan dean foster books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography. Alan dean foster has always been one of my favorite authors. He has also written numerous nonfiction articles on film, science, and scuba diving and produ. And, like all good sf, it is completely believable. The humans havent yet managed to leave moulokin, and instead end up staying to assist the tran, at least the ones they are friends with now. The books two sequels are mission to moulokin and the deluge drivers.
Its part of a trilogy and, although ive had the third book the deluge drivers for a number of years, ive only recently acquired a copy of the middle book mission to moulokin. Alan dean foster is the acclaimed author of movie tieins for star wars, alien, transformers. I look forward to reading the other two novels in this series. Icerigger, mission to moulokin, and the deluge drivers ebook written by alan dean foster. The humanx commonwealth universe is a series of science fiction novels by american novelist alan dean foster. Alan dean fosters work to date includes excursions into hard science fiction, fantasy, horror, detective, western, historical, and contemporary fiction. If you can cope with the complexity of terry pratchetts discworld you can cope with this. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Ethan fortune was simple salesman knowledgeable and civilized. Its part of a trilogy and, although ive had the third book the deluge drivers for a number of years, ive only recently acquired a copy of the middle book mission. Alan dean foster has his own brand of humor, dated but effective, and a straightforward delivery of an adventure on a foreign ice world. Both want to leave the planet, but they stay anyway and adventure continues.
Alan dean foster the man who used the universe audiobook. Mission to moulokin icerigger trilogy, book 2 by alan dean. This is science fiction writer alan dean fosters fan page. You can expect the unexpected when you read a alan dean foster s novel and it is this mindset that has helped alan become a well established and an unique figure in the realms of writing. Icerigger by alan dean foster and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Having read most of the pip and flinx series i was looking for something i had not read by foster and this fit the bill. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Sep 26, 2018 alan dean foster the man who used the universe. Mar 31, 2017 alan dean foster is an american author of fantasy and science fiction. Alan dean fosters personal website, with biographical information,photos, and lots more. Worlds both possible sciencefiction and impossible fantasy.
He was awarded the iamtw grand master scribe award in 2008. Apr 14, 2020 from bestselling author alan dean foster, an exciting early pip and flinx novel that shows the origins of a certain boy with special powersand the minidragon that becomes his devoted sidekick. Alan dean foster doesnt just build worlds, he creates entire universes. Buy a cheap copy of mission to moulokin book by alan dean foster. He currently resides in prescott, arizona, with his wife, and is also known for his novelizations of film scripts. Alan dean foster is an american author of science fiction and fantasy novels.
This is science fiction writer alan dean foster s fan page. Icerigger, published 1974, was the third book a young alan dean foster published after the taraiym krang 1972 and bloodhype 1973. I first heard of the icerigger trilogy a decade ago when i was on vacation and bought the second book, mission to moulokin, along with a dozen. Mission to moulokin icerigger trilogy, book 2 by alan. Mission to moulokin icerigger, book 2 by alan dean foster book cover, description, publication history. Dawson and bait by alan dean foster more than thirty years ago, star wars burst onto the big screen and became a cultural phenomenon. Alan dean foster is an american author of fantasy and science fiction. Icerigger is a 1974 science fiction novel by american writer alan dean foster. This scifi novel would probably best be described as.
He is the creator of the humanx commonwealth universe and spellsinger series. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. I know ill enjoy the rest of the books as he is one of my top 5 sifi writers. Ive been trying to see as much of this planet as possible, and using my imagination to examine worlds beyond it. Icerigger, mission to moulokin, and the deluge drivers. Buy a cheap copy of icerigger book by alan dean foster. Get the best deals on signed alan dean foster books when you shop the largest online selection at. Foster is also known for writing novelizations and movie tieins for films and film series such as star wars, star trek, alien, transformers, the thing and many others.
Icerigger icerigger, book 1 by alan dean foster book cover, description, publication history. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Icerigger icerigger, book 1 by alan dean foster fantastic fiction. Some of you have been kind enough to travel along with me in the books and stories ive set down about those travels. Born in new york city in 1946, he studied filmmaking at ucla, but first found success in 1968 when a horror magazine published one of his short stories. Got the impression that alan dean foster had a deadline to meet with a publisher in the deluge drivers so got the manuscript out the door without his usual.
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