The city of dreaming books audiobook by walter moers. The overlook press, 2008 trade paperback 9781590201114 hardcover 1585678996. Walter moers born 24 may 1957 in monchengladbach, germany is one of the bestknown and most commercially successful german comic book creators and authors. The world of zamonia that he created is currently being adapted for the screen. Especially with walter moers books, i am awed how anybody managed to translate them. City of dreaming books, rumo, 12 lives, christmas at lindworm rock dont know what it is in english, labyrinth of dreaming books. Walter moers is an amazing fantasy writer for kids who are still young enough to enjoy the absurd, but too smart for the average chapter book. The zamonia wiki reveals plot details about the series. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations.
Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. I keep trying to get people to read 2 lives but they. The zamonia book series by walter moers includes books the. Overlook has published three of walter moerss hilarious and beloved zamonia books and the city of dreaming books, a. The city of dreaming books by walter moers librarything. Reading is an intelligent way of not having to think. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. 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. The first edition of the novel was published in 2004, and was written by walter moers. In the city of dreaming books, walter moers transports us to a magical world where reading is a remarkable adventure. Optimus yarnspinner finds himself marooned in the subterranean world of bookholm, the city of dreaming. The german version was released in autumn 2004, and the english version followed in autumn 2007. 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.
Author walter moerss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Lives of captain bluebear, 2000 uk 2005 us a wild ride through the night, 2004. Walter moers was born in 1957 and is a writer, cartoonist, painter, and sculptor. 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. Rumo by walter moers 2005, paperback for sale online ebay. Lives of captain bluebear, the city of dreaming books, and the labyrinth of dreaming books.
See the complete zamonia series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Walter moerss zamonia books in order fantastic fiction. Walter moers is a german author and cartoonist, and as with all his books, he provides truly imaginative sketches to accompany us on our journey with optimus yarnspinner jmede555 jul 15, 2019 a book for writers and readers if there ever was on. Im currently reading the city of dreaming books in german and the density and word creations are. Ive only read the books in german, so i dont know the correct english translations of some of the zamoniaspecific. The middle of the week was a traditional holiday there. 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. Paul michael garcia the city of dreaming books part 2 of 18 duration. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site.
About walter moers 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. Interview john brownjohn on walter moers and translation. The city of dreaming books by walter moers nook book. Nov 09, 2012 especially with walter moers books, i am awed how anybody managed to translate them. Comic artistauthor walter moers created the lost continent of zamonia and all its bizarre inhabitants in the 12 lives of captain bluebear.
Since 1985, he has written radio plays, animated and puppet series for television, and childrens books, like professor schimauski 1987. I shall recount thirteen and a half of them in this book but keep quiet about the rest, says the narrator of walter moerss epic. In the wake of the breakout successes of walter moers the. Explore books by walter moers with our selection at. Uinuvien kirjojen kaupunki the city of dreaming books by moers, walter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Walter moers distinct quirky style is not omitted in the city of dreaming books as it tells of the young lindworm dinosaur optimus yarnspinner and his quest to find the author of a. Walter moers books list of books by author walter moers. Walter moers, thomas pigor ich hock in meinem bonker video duration.
The author of 12 lives of captain bluebear transports readers to a magical world. Sep 28, 2006 adolf hitler finally sings in english. Walter moers simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Walter moers has 70 books on goodreads with 125538 ratings.
Welcome zamonia wiki is a collaborative website about the books of walter moers, a man well known for his imaginative books taking place in the lost continent of zamonia. So, here is my latest attempt to get some of you interested in the zamonia series by walter moers, translated from german into english by john brownjohn. It is about the buchling hildegunst who enters the labyrinth to search for the orm swamp, which is inhabited by the book dragon a dragon made of books. Oct 29, 20 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. This was my second walter moers book, the first being the city of dreaming books. Jun 28, 2016 paul michael garcia the city of dreaming books part 1 of 18 elisa president.
Free download or read online the city of dreaming books pdf epub zamonien series book. Over two hundred years ago bookholm, the city of dreaming books, was destroyed by a catastrophic firestorm. Buy a cheap copy of the city of dreaming books by walter moers. Moers held odd jobs after leaving school before starting a commercial. Find signed collectible books by walter moers german. Walter moers audio books, best sellers, author bio. Born in monchengladbach, he started publishing his work in the fanzine plop in 1984. John brown is the awardwinning translator of walter moers, michael ende, and many other german writers. We wish the rest of you a long, safe, unutterably dull and boring life.
The city of dreaming books by walter moers 2008, paperback. Paul michael garcia the city of dreaming books part 1 of 18. The city of dreaming books by walter moers abebooks. Ensel and krete after 12 lifes and the alchemasters apprentice no way to place it i also consider the book dragon a story, which is before labyrinth. I still have to read them theyve been on my tbr for a while but i never seem to find the time. Facebook german castle of dreaming books postponed. Walter moers walter moers, walter moers books walter moers. Review of the city of dreaming books by walter moers. Walter moers born 24 may 1957 in monchengladbach is a german comic creator and author.
Walter moers is currently considered a single author. Everyone stopped work and celebrated the fact that half the week was over. This wiki is for anyone to create or edit any article, so we can all work together to create the site. Zamonia, in the world according to walter moers, is an extra midatlantic continent that teems with anthropomorphic. Only those intrepid souls who are prepared to join yarnspinner on his perilous journey should read this book. Im currently reading the city of dreaming books in german and the density and word creations are incredible. Hes the most imaginative writer ive come across in a while, and ill definitely be reading the rest of his. Buy the city of dreaming books zamonia 3 new ed by moers, walter, brownjohn, john isbn. John brownjohn is the awardwinning translator of walter moers, michael ende, and many other german writers.
Walter moers is a german author and cartoonist, and as with all his books, he provides truly imaginative sketches to accompany us on our journey with optimus yarnspinner jmede555 jul 15, 2019 a book. But he expands it further in the tightlywritten adventure tale rumo. This article includes a list of references, but its sources remain unclear because it has insufficient inline citations. Lives of captain bluebear, and the city of dreaming books, and more on. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 461 pages and is available in paperback format. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. In this new zamonian adventure, protagonistnarrator optimus. I may actually get the translation as well just because im curious how moers madness has been translated. My sons gifted class enjoys the twisted, subtle humor, the. The city of dreaming books audiobook by walter moers, john. See all books authored by walter moers, including the. Walter moers is one of the most successful and popular presentday german comic artists, although the lives a reclusive life and avoids publicity. The city of dreaming books by walter moers alibris. The city of dreaming books by walter moers nook book ebook.