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Piers Anthony Arts and Literature English
Author: Piers Anthony
ISBN13: 978-0312874643
Title: How Precious Was That While: An Autobiography (Xanth)
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Publisher: Tor Books; 1st edition (July 1, 2001)
Pages: 352

How Precious Was That While: An Autobiography (Xanth) by Piers Anthony



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Used availability for Piers Anthony's How Precious Was That While. July 2001 : USA Hardback. June 2002 : USA Mass Market Paperback.

How Precious was that While (2001) an autobiography to age 65. Alfred (2007) a biography of the author's father Alfred Jacob as told by the women in his father's life. Cut By Emerald (1987) by Dana Kramer, a Combat Command game book set in the Bio of a Space Tyrant universe. Encyclopedia of Xanth (1987) by Jody Lynn Nye, a Crossroads Adventure game book set in the Xanth universe. Piers Anthony's Visual Guide to Xanth (Harper, 1989), by Piers Anthony and Jody Lynn Nye. Illustrated by Todd Cameron Hamilton and James Clouse.

Now Piers Anthony continues his own remarkable life story with How Precious Was That While, a volume sure to intrigue and entertain his many fans-and infuriate his critics.

Mym, an Indian prince in a land dominated totally by rajahs, assumes the role of War and, in his new incarnation, sets out to alleviate injustice and undermine the evil power of Satan. With a tangled skein by Piers Anthony( Book ).

Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob (born August 6, 1934 in Oxford, England) is an English American writer in the science fiction and fantasy genres, publishing under the name Piers Anthony. He is most famous for his long-running novel series set in the fictional realm of Xanth. Many of his books have appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list. He has claimed that one of his greatest achievements has been to publish a book for every letter of the alphabet, from Anthonology to Zombie Lover. Quotes more � � less. All things make sense; you just have to fathom how they make sense.

How Precious Was That While. A tom doherty associates booknew york. NOTE: If you purchased this book without a cover, you should be aware that this book is stolen property. It was reported as unsold and destroyed to the publisher, and neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment for this stripped book. This is a work of fiction. All the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. 7. A Spell for Chameleon – A Spell for Chameleon is the first book of the Xanth series by Piers Anthony, published in 1977 by Ballantine Books/Del Rey Books. In this adventure, Bink is exiled to Mundania because he has broken Xanth law by not having a magical talent and he finds out from Good Magician Humfrey that he has Magician-caliber magic but that it cant be identified. Because his talent cannot be discovered, Bink is exiled to Mundania, while there, he is captured by the Evil Magician Trent, who was exiled 20 years ago for attempting to overthrow the current king.

One of fantasy's most popular author continues the story of his life, which began in Bio of an Ogre, as he describes the past fifteen years of his career and presents further anecdotes about his early years, commentaries on the "bottom line" publishing mentality, view on human nature, and a collection of letters from some of his young fans. 25,000 first printing.
Reviews: 7
Yar
I was drawn to Piers Anthony's books after hearing a quote from him about people who did not have happy childhoods. His Incarnations series is my favorite of anything I've ever read. His insights about people, relationships and life are genius, and his writing is beautiful, tender, and very entertaining. I knew I would enjoy learning more about his history and hearing more of his opinions, so I bought this second biography. I loved the book, loved hearing about the events in his life, including mistakes/struggles in dealing with difficult people and publishers. I loved hearing the most delicate details of his young life, and his thoughts about things about which he feels deeply. I love his humor, quirkiness, and especially his independent intellect. He is selective in what he writes about, very well informed, and the book is highly entertaining, as well as touching. If you like Piers Anthony's writing at all, I highly recommend.
Dandr
As a long-time Anthony reader, it was a delight to hear more about what makes this master wordsmith tick -- as well as ticked off.
I've just reread it, and found the ethical discussion solid. He clearly does not take the easy path -- but this is one author who has come a long way, with his integrity intact. The world would be a whole lot better if more people thought things out as deeply as he does.
The reader will find some interesting insights into the world of publishing and genre fandom, some thoughts about what the ethical way of dealing with various situations is, and plenty of conversational Anthony style, made popular in his author's notes.
More than anything else, this autobiographical sketch allows us a while in his company, following his thoughts through their intricate paths and philosophical hoops, to a final statement of personal values. Indeed a precious while -- and an interesting read, too.
Sharpbrew
In his second autobiography, popular science fiction and fantasy author Piers Anthony picks up right where he left off in his earlier "Bio of an Ogre."
In this volume, Piers goes into more detail about his fans, attending conventions, meeting and dealing with other "professional" writers and takes on the giant publishing industry.
If you want to find out what really goes on in the publishing world, and what it takes to even get a book published, you will really enjoy Piers' experiences. It is a wonder that ANY book makes it to publications. Dirty dealings, terrible tricks, and ugly underhandedness are revealed for all the world to see.
Ever the forceful opponent, Piers was not one to just roll over and take it. He fought back, got blacklisted, and fought even harder.
A truly enjoyable read. If you are a Piers Anthony fan, here is a rare chance to grab a detailed behind the scenes look at his life for the past 10+ years.
Mitynarit
I love all the Xanth books
Rasmus
Do you like the writing of Piers Anthony? You'll like this. It ranks up there with the NOTEBOOKS OF LAZARUS LONG.
Mr_Mole
For anyone who loves Piers Anthony, this is definitely a book to read. This is an in-depth look at the life of one of the most famous fantasy authors around. In particular, it is an excellent reference into the inner workings of the Publishing Industry (i.e. Parnassus). Piers Anthony talks about life, writing (publishing), and people that affected his life, for good or bad, and holds nothing back.
Gajurus
Very satisfying. His admission at the end that he's still open to well-reasoned persuasion is an inspiration. That the works of this man have never been filmed stuns me. If you like Piers Anthony at all you'll enjoy this quite personal book.
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