Walter moers was born in 1957 and is a writer, cartoonist, painter and sculptor. Buy the labyrinth of dreaming books zamonia 5 01 by walter moers, john. Moers held odd jobs after leaving school before starting a commercial. We wish the rest of you a long, safe, unutterably dull and boring life. He finds that a new art has taken hold of the city and sets out to learn all he can about it.
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. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. Walter moers is a writer whos books create aliving image in your mind. Il successo internazionale arriva con i romanzi fantasy della serie di zamonia. Help about wikipedia community portal recent changes contact page. The city of dreaming books by walter moers, 9780099490579.
Rumo was a lot darker than the two other books, and it seemed like walter moers tried walter moers is a fairly new discovery, but so far ive loved everything ive read by him. Discover book depositorys huge selection of walter moers books online. What perplexes me is how few of my englishspeaking book geek friends have heard of him, despite the fact that all of moers novels have been translated into english. The german version was released in autumn 2004, and the english version followed in autumn 2007. The city of dreaming books is the fourth novel in the zamonia series written and illustrated by german author walter moers, but the third to be translated into. Buy the labyrinth of dreaming books zamonia 5 by walter moers, john brownjohn isbn. Bis heute ist es mir ein ratsel, wie jemand so kreativ sein kann, wie walter moers. Since 1985, he has written radio plays, animated and puppet series for television, and childrens books, like professor schimauski 1987. Walter moers born 24 may 1957 in monchengladbach is a german comic creator and author.
Mar 27, 2007 the city of dreaming books by walter moers, 9780099490579, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Il successo internazionale venne con i romanzi fantasy della serie di zamonia. Absolutely love this book a unique novel set in a magnificently rendered imaginary country. Walter moers scrittore, sceneggiatore e fumettista tedesco. 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 has 70 books on goodreads with 124151 ratings. The book was originally published in the us in 1934, but, though wellreceived critically, sales were poor and the book went out of print for 25 years. Vermessungen eines fiktionalen kontinents gerrit lembke hrsg. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Captain bluebear and hein blod, characters created by moers, on the gera in erfurt. If you havent read a walter moers book before then start with the. Walter moers was born on may 24, 1957 in monchengladbach, germany. I read the 2 lives of captain bluebear a few years back and just finished rumo.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. See more ideas about art, library games and book art. Zamonia, in the world according to walter moers, is an extra midatlantic continent that teems with. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Walter moers added 15 new photos from november 2 to the album. Jan 01, 2003 i love walter moers quirky humour, and the way he lets the book medium help him tell a story and set an atmosphere. Rumo zamonia 2 by walter moers and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bluebear is a bear with blue fur and 27 lives, 12. Wir konnten sie aber uberzeugen, aus ihrer signatur einen stempel zu erstellen, mit welchem wir am messesamstag, 19. Only those intrepid souls who are prepared to join yarnspinner on his perilous journey should read this book. He is a writer and actor, known for kleines arschloch 1997, kaptn blaubars seemannsgarn 1990 and leos freunde 1996. This book is still highly entertaining and you are completely dazzled and sucked into walter moers wonderful world of imagination. Zamonia, in the world according to walter moers, is an extra midatlantic continent that teems with anthropomorphic creatures. Walter moers books list of books by author walter moers.
On october 8, 2015 knaus will publish the last book in what has become a trilogy. T his is a hefty brick of a book in size at around 700 pages. See all books authored by walter moers, including the. Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. He is the creator of the comic strips the little asshole and adolf and the author of the cult bestseller the 12 lives of captain bluebear, rumo, a wild ride through the night, the city of dreaming books and the alchemasters apprentice. Le tredici vite e mezzo del capitano orso blu 2000, ensel e krete. Lives of captain bluebear, and the city of dreaming books, and more on. He has refused to be photographed ever since his comic strips the little asshole and adolf were published, the latter leading him to be declared persona non grata by the political right in germany. Zamonia found my new favourite place monster mash, book art, tatting, doodles. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with free standard. Walter moers is currently considered a single author. This edition, issued a year later, features a critical introduction by maxwell geismar. The 12 lives of captain bluebear by moers, walter new edition 2001 paperback.
I dont speak german or have any of the books in german but i painted a witch based on moerss writing and would like to write the original phrase in to the picture. The city of dreaming books by walter moers nook book ebook. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. In the city of dreaming books, walter moers transports us to a magical world where reading is a remarkable adventure. Walter moers born 24 may 1957 in monchengladbach, germany is one of the bestknown and most commercially successful german comic book creators and authors. Walter moers simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Hochzeitsspruche wilhelm busch elegant 780 best images about quotes words quest. Walter moers is one of the most successful and popular presentday german comic artists, although the lives a reclusive life and avoids publicity. Lives of captain bluebear, 2000 uk 2005 us a wild ride through the night, 2004.
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The city of dreaming books by walter moers nook book. In 1964, the book was republished in paperback by avon books, and sold over a million copies. I love walter moers quirky humour, and the way he lets the book medium help him tell a story and set an atmosphere. Overlook has published three of walter moerss hilarious and beloved zamonia books and the city of dreaming books, a fantastic tale for every book lover, is his. Moers acquisto una prima notorieta in germania con il fumetto adolf. This book is still highly entertaining and you are completely dazzled and sucked into walter moers wonderful world of. John brownjohn is the awardwinning translator of walter moers, michael ende, and many other german writers. Buy a cheap copy of the city of dreaming books by walter moers. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site.