Anthony, Piers
Overview
| Works: | 687 works in 2,311 publications in 7 languages and 106,035 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Fantasy fiction Biography Science fiction Records and correspondence Criticism, interpretation, etc Humorous fiction Juvenile works |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Other |
| Classifications: | PS3551.N73, 813.54 |
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Most widely held works about
Piers Anthony
- Bio of an ogre : the autobiography of Piers Anthony to age 50 by Piers Anthony( Book )
- How precious was that while : an autobiography by Piers Anthony( Book )
- Letters to Jenny by Piers Anthony( Book )
- Piers Anthony's visual guide to Xanth by Piers Anthony( Book )
- Piers Anthony by Michael R Collings( Book )
- Piers Anthony, biblio of an ogre : a working bibliography by Phil Stephensen-Payne( Book )
- Alfred : a fictionalized biography of my father based on journals, letters, and experience by Piers Anthony( Book )
- Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob : (1934-)( )
- Contemporary authors : a bio-bibliographical guide to current writers in fiction, general nonfiction, poetry, journalism, drama, motion pictures, television and other fields( Book )
- Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob : (1934- )( )
- Piers Anthony Papers by Piers Anthony( )
- Piers Anthony collection by Piers Anthony( )
- Fantasy and the self-referential in Anthony and Escher by Edward William Hunter( )
- Contemporary authors : new revision series( Book )
- Children's Literature Review Volume 118( )
- by Piers Anthony( )
- Hi Piers : the official homepage of Piers Anthony and Xanth( )
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Most widely held works by
Piers Anthony
Bearing an hourglass by
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17 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and held by 1,477 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Norton, grief-stricken over the death of his child and the suicide of his beloved, volunteers to become the Incarnation of Time and finds himself enmeshed in Satan's foul plot to destroy all that is good
17 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and held by 1,477 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Norton, grief-stricken over the death of his child and the suicide of his beloved, volunteers to become the Incarnation of Time and finds himself enmeshed in Satan's foul plot to destroy all that is good
Wielding a red sword by
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13 editions published between 1986 and 1990 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,464 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Volume 4
13 editions published between 1986 and 1990 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,464 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Volume 4
Being a green mother by
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21 editions published between 1987 and 2012 in English and held by 1,444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Orb, a mythical female plays her magic harp and Satan appears. Phrophecy had said she would marry Evil
21 editions published between 1987 and 2012 in English and held by 1,444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Orb, a mythical female plays her magic harp and Satan appears. Phrophecy had said she would marry Evil
With a tangled skein by
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13 editions published between 1981 and 2008 in English and held by 1,431 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Niobe's only chance of revenging her lover's murder is to solve a maze of riddles devised by Satan. But since her strength is beauty, not intelligence, the question becomes whether her failure has already been woven into the Tapestry of Fate
13 editions published between 1981 and 2008 in English and held by 1,431 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Niobe's only chance of revenging her lover's murder is to solve a maze of riddles devised by Satan. But since her strength is beauty, not intelligence, the question becomes whether her failure has already been woven into the Tapestry of Fate
And eternity by
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11 editions published between 1990 and 1999 in English and held by 1,409 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three women form a triumvirate and pursue a mysterious quest that takes them through numerous trials and their souls become the proving ground for eternal questions of good, evil, and divinity
11 editions published between 1990 and 1999 in English and held by 1,409 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three women form a triumvirate and pursue a mysterious quest that takes them through numerous trials and their souls become the proving ground for eternal questions of good, evil, and divinity
Demons don't dream by
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16 editions published between 1993 and 2002 in English and Russian and held by 1,392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two young adventurers are drawn into the world of Xanth through a computer game and find themselves in a desperate race against time when treachery, danger, and deceit place Xanth itself in peril, as they learn that some things are more important than winning
16 editions published between 1993 and 2002 in English and Russian and held by 1,392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two young adventurers are drawn into the world of Xanth through a computer game and find themselves in a desperate race against time when treachery, danger, and deceit place Xanth itself in peril, as they learn that some things are more important than winning
Centaur aisle by
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23 editions published between 1981 and 2002 in English and held by 1,340 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This fantasy series features magic as a weapon in the conservation of the universe." "The magic of Xanth was useless in Mundania, until Dor tried honestly."
23 editions published between 1981 and 2002 in English and held by 1,340 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This fantasy series features magic as a weapon in the conservation of the universe." "The magic of Xanth was useless in Mundania, until Dor tried honestly."
Virtual mode by
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13 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and held by 1,280 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two young people in love search for each other in separate realities
13 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in English and held by 1,280 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two young people in love search for each other in separate realities
Geis of the Gargoyle by
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14 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in English and held by 1,219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The latest adventure of Gary Gargoyle in the land of Xanth. It centers on a geis, a magical compulsion, an obligation of honor which the bearer must complete before the spell is lifted. In this case, the hero's geis is to save a river from pollution
14 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in English and held by 1,219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The latest adventure of Gary Gargoyle in the land of Xanth. It centers on a geis, a magical compulsion, an obligation of honor which the bearer must complete before the spell is lifted. In this case, the hero's geis is to save a river from pollution
Harpy thyme by
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12 editions published between 1993 and 1995 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,212 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gloha, the beautiful offspring of a chance mating between a harpy and a goblin, asks the Good Magician Humfrey for help in finding the one true love with whom she can share her life and is sent on a perilous quest in search of truth, friendship, and eventually happiness
12 editions published between 1993 and 1995 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,212 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gloha, the beautiful offspring of a chance mating between a harpy and a goblin, asks the Good Magician Humfrey for help in finding the one true love with whom she can share her life and is sent on a perilous quest in search of truth, friendship, and eventually happiness
Night mare by
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31 editions published between 1982 and 2001 in 3 languages and held by 1,167 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Night Mare centers around Mare Imbrium, one of the night mares charged with delivering bad dreams to the people of Xanth. Imbri carries half a soul, her fee for being the unwilling steed of the half-nymph Tandy. She is unwilling to relinquish her soul, though the conscience that comes with it impedes her ability to deliver bad dreams. The Night Stallion, ruler of the gourd realm, banishes Imbri to the day world and sends her to meet Trent, King of Xanth, with an ominous message. Mare meets the relentless, unforgiving Horseman and for the night mare, everything begins to become a horrible nightmare!
31 editions published between 1982 and 2001 in 3 languages and held by 1,167 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Night Mare centers around Mare Imbrium, one of the night mares charged with delivering bad dreams to the people of Xanth. Imbri carries half a soul, her fee for being the unwilling steed of the half-nymph Tandy. She is unwilling to relinquish her soul, though the conscience that comes with it impedes her ability to deliver bad dreams. The Night Stallion, ruler of the gourd realm, banishes Imbri to the day world and sends her to meet Trent, King of Xanth, with an ominous message. Mare meets the relentless, unforgiving Horseman and for the night mare, everything begins to become a horrible nightmare!
Roc and a hard place by
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10 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in English and held by 1,118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Best Books for Young Teen Readers. Demoness Metria must find a jury to acquit Roxanne Roc of bizarre crimes
10 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in English and held by 1,118 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Best Books for Young Teen Readers. Demoness Metria must find a jury to acquit Roxanne Roc of bizarre crimes
Ogre, ogre by
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21 editions published between 1982 and 2002 in English and German and held by 1,069 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Tandy and Nymph becomes lost in the magical land of Xanth, she is forced to rely on the ugly ogre, Smash, to rescue her
21 editions published between 1982 and 2002 in English and German and held by 1,069 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When Tandy and Nymph becomes lost in the magical land of Xanth, she is forced to rely on the ugly ogre, Smash, to rescue her
Crewel lye : a caustic yarn by
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20 editions published between 1984 and 2002 in English and held by 1,044 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jordan was once a valorous knight before he was killed. Now he is a ghost in Xanth riding his horse on dangerous missions over 400 years into the past
20 editions published between 1984 and 2002 in English and held by 1,044 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jordan was once a valorous knight before he was killed. Now he is a ghost in Xanth riding his horse on dangerous missions over 400 years into the past
Split infinity by
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20 editions published between 1980 and 2012 in English and held by 1,030 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After escaping assassination on Pronto, Stiles finds himself on Phaze, where another power is set on destroying him
20 editions published between 1980 and 2012 in English and held by 1,030 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After escaping assassination on Pronto, Stiles finds himself on Phaze, where another power is set on destroying him
On a pale horse by
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12 editions published between 1983 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,030 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Zane belongs to a world in which the scientific revolution has been followed by the revolution of magic, and he is thrust into the role of Death
12 editions published between 1983 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,030 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Zane belongs to a world in which the scientific revolution has been followed by the revolution of magic, and he is thrust into the role of Death
Castle Roogna by
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24 editions published between 1979 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 1,000 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Millie had been a ghost for 800 years. But now restored by the magic of Xanth, she was again a maddeningly desirable woman
24 editions published between 1979 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 1,000 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Millie had been a ghost for 800 years. But now restored by the magic of Xanth, she was again a maddeningly desirable woman
Dragon on a pedestal by
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21 editions published between 1983 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 991 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Gap Dragon had escaped from the Gap and was ravaging across the land. The forget-spell that had covered the Gap was breaking up into small forget-whorls that wandered about, giving amnesia to all they touched. There was trouble on Xanth
21 editions published between 1983 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 991 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Gap Dragon had escaped from the Gap and was ravaging across the land. The forget-spell that had covered the Gap was breaking up into small forget-whorls that wandered about, giving amnesia to all they touched. There was trouble on Xanth
The source of magic by
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31 editions published between 1979 and 2002 in English and Spanish and held by 979 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
King Trent orders Bink to find out about the source of Xanth's magic
31 editions published between 1979 and 2002 in English and Spanish and held by 979 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
King Trent orders Bink to find out about the source of Xanth's magic
A spell for chameleon by
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13 editions published between 1978 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 34 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Xanth was the enchanted land where magic ruled--where every citizen had a special spell only he could cast. That is, except for Bink of North Village. He was sure he possessed no magic, and knew that if he didn't find some soon, he would be exiled. According to the Good Magician Humpfrey, the charts said that Bink was as powerful as the King or even the Evil Magician Trent. Unfortunately, no one could determine its form. Meanwhile, Bink was in despair. If he didn't find his magic soon, he would be forced to leave ... From the Paperback edition
13 editions published between 1978 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 34 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Xanth was the enchanted land where magic ruled--where every citizen had a special spell only he could cast. That is, except for Bink of North Village. He was sure he possessed no magic, and knew that if he didn't find some soon, he would be exiled. According to the Good Magician Humpfrey, the charts said that Bink was as powerful as the King or even the Evil Magician Trent. Unfortunately, no one could determine its form. Meanwhile, Bink was in despair. If he didn't find his magic soon, he would be forced to leave ... From the Paperback edition
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Adventure stories Amnesia Animals, Mythical Anthony, Piers Authors Authors, American Authors--Biography Chesterton, G. K.--(Gilbert Keith), Colene (Fictitious character) Computers Darius (Fictitious character) Devil Dragons Dramatists Elixirs Families Fantasy Fantasy fiction Fantasy fiction, American Fantasy fiction--Authorship Fiction Good and evil Harpists Hell Horsemen and horsewomen Imaginary wars and battles Journalists Kings and rulers Lindbergh, Anne Morrow, Literature Literature, Modern London, Jack, Magic Magicians Missing children Music Musicians Nightmares Poets Prophecies Quindlen, Anna Roc (Mythical bird) Science fiction Science fiction, American Science fiction--Authorship Setting (Literature) Trials United States War stories Xanth (Imaginary place)
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Anthony P. 1934-
Anthony, Piers 1934-
Ėntoni, Pirs
Entony, Pirs 1934-
Jacob, Piers A. D.
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Jacob, Piers Anthony Dillingham.
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Piers, Robert 1934-
Xanthony, Pier 1934-
Джекоб, Пирс Энтони Диллингэм 1934-
Пирс Э. 1934-
Пиърс Антъни
Энтони, Пирс
Энтони, Пирс 1934-
אנתוני, פיר
אנתוני, פיר סופר בריטי
بيرس أنتوني
پیرز آنتونی
アンソニイ, ピアズ
ピアズ・アンソニイ
皮尔斯·安东尼
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