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The Mode series is a quartet of novels by Piers Anthony.Like many of Anthony's other fictional works, it explores many themes and ideas. This series has themes of violence, the abuse of power, sexism and male dominance, gender roles, the environment, integrity and personal honor, sapient animal life, parallel and alternative evolution, space travel, alternate dimensions, paradox, obscure ...
His friends sent his unfinished manuscript and a plea to Piers Anthony to help their deceased friend get published. To make sure that the book was a fitting memorial tribute, Piers Anthony made sure it was printed on acid-free paper despite the expense. Firefly (1990) Hard Sell (1990) Dead Morn (1990) with Roberto Fuentes; Balook (1991 ...
Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob (born August 6, 1934) [1] is an American author in the science fiction and fantasy genres, publishing under the name Piers Anthony. He is best known for his long-running novel series set in the fictional realm of Xanth .
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Dug, a Mundane, is transported in to the magic land of Xanth when he plays a computer game introduced to him by his friend for a bet. The game consists of the player having a companion, who is usually a well known Xanth character, and being led through the magical world of Xanth, defeating challenges along the way and eventually winning the ultimate prize of a magic talent.
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Typical of Piers Anthony's novels, the game is filled with puns and visual gags, and some knowledge of the Xanth universe is helpful; for those players who haven't read any of the Xanth novels, an in-game 'Com-Pendium of Xanth' is provided to the player for the majority of the game.
Far from being grim – or even allegorical – this sequel to On a Pale Horse will appeal to Anthony's large readership." [ 1 ] Dave Langford reviewed Bearing an Hourglass for White Dwarf #70, and stated that "The interesting ideas get buried in the dross."