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Necrophenia
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Necrophenia
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Robert Rankin
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:400 | Dimensions(mm): Height 132,Width 200 |
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Category/Genre | Fantasy |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780575082427
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Classifications | Dewey:823.914 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Orion Publishing Co
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Imprint |
Gollancz
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Publication Date |
27 July 2009 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
ONE IN EVERY THREE PEOPLE LIVING IS ACTUALLY DEAD! It is a matter of historical record that during the latter part of World War II, England's top-secret Ministry of Serendipity enlisted the services of arch-magician Aleister Crowley to create a Homunculus. Why? Well that's a long story, spanning almost seven decades as it follows the life and career of Tyler, rock star, private eye - and notable for the fact that he almost saved Mankind. The cast of millions also includes ukulele maestro George Formby, Mick Jagger, Mama Cass, Elvis Presley and Lazlo Woodbine. And Tyler's brother, Andy, who impersonates animals (and who single-handedly brought about the Swinging Sixties). And a lady named Clara from Croydon, who unlocked the meta-phenomena of the Multiverse. And a corner shopkeeper from Brentford, who created a sitting room for God. And a great many living dead. Oh yes and it also involves a monster in human form whose intention it is to turn the Earth into a Necrosphere, a planet totally devoid of life...
Author Biography
Robert Rankin is an unrepentant Luddite who writes his bestselling novels by hand in exercise books.
Reviews'Stark raving genius'--OBSERVER on Robert Rankin 'To call Rankin irreverent doesn't begin to describe just how very good he is at playing with the rules'--THE MIRROR
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