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The Worlds of Philip Jose Farmer 2: Of Dust and Soul Paperback – Numbered Edition, January 1, 2011

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Volume 2 in this series is another tour through SF Grand Master Philip José Farmer’s many creations, featuring essays by the likes of Charles Platt and James Sallis, stories set in Farmer’s expanded worlds by Spider Robinson, Mary A. Turzillo, and others and featuring an all new novella by Philip José Farmer & Christopher Paul Carey, along with much more by Farmer himself.

Contents:

Foreword by Greg Bear
LOST WORLDS
What I Thought I Heard by Philip José Farmer
Strangers & Brothers: Pitch to Publishers by Philip José Farmer
Strangers & Brothers: Francis Uquart by Philip José Farmer
OF FRIENDSHIPS AND INFLUENCES
Remembering Vern by Philip José Farmer
The Importance of Being Unsophisticated by Charles Platt
A Slender Tribute to a Big Man by Philip José Farmer
Repopulating Oz by James Sallis
METAPHYSICAL WORLDS
Faith in 2097 by Philip José Farmer
Religion in the Life and Work of Philip José Farmer: Through the Eyes of His Grandson by Thomas José Josephsohn
Mark Twain and Kurt Vonnegut versus Free Will by Philip José Farmer
From Rebellious Rationalist to Mythmaker and Mystic: The Religious
Quest of Philip José Farmer by Edgar L. Chapman
EXPANDED WORLDS
Dog Day Evening by Spider Robinson
For the Articles by Bradley H. Sinor
The Wolff That One Hears by Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier
The Beast Erect by Mary A. Turzillo
Into Time’s Abyss by John Allen Small
Kwasin and the Bear God by Philip José Farmer & Christopher Paul Carey

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263 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Meteor House
Publication date

January 1, 2011
ISBN-10

0983746109
ISBN-13

978-0983746102
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Meteor House (January 1, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 263 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0983746109
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0983746102
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.5 ounces

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Arthur Sippo

This Second Volume is better than the Firstt!

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2012

This is the second volume of the Worlds of Philip Jose Farmer published in conjunction with the yearly Farmercon in his honor. The foreword is done by science fiction great Greg bear. The first volume was great but this one is even better! Once again we have original works by Mr. Farmer some fictional, some non-fictional which have all stood the test of time. In this volume there is a metaphysical section on the religious themes in Farmer's work which is often over looked. Phil's essay in this section "Mark Twain and Kurt Vonnegut versus Free Will" is a minor masterpiece.

In the Expanded Worlds section there are fictional contributions by Spider Robinson, Bradley Sinor, Jean-Marc & Randy Lofficier, Mary A. Turzillo, and John Small. There is also a story co-written by Philip Jose Farmer and Christopher Paul Carey "Kwasin and the Bear God" that is a prequel to their recently published novel "Song of Kwasin" set in the prehistoric world of Khokarsa.

This volume is chock full of entertaining ands informative material. No fan of Philip Jose Farmer can afford to miss this one1

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Book 2: Of Dust and Soul

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2012

I bought this for two stories: "Into Times Abyss" by John Small, a short story branching from the Philip Jose Farmer classic "Times Last Gift" and the novella "Kwasin and the Bear God", a sidestory for the recently published "The Song of Kwasin" novel. (which Carey finished from Farmer's manuscript)

It is hard to talk too much about "Into Times Abyss", without giving away the ending to "Times Last Gift" but I'll try. This story branches from the main Wold Newton Universe/Timeline, as it involves the same time traveling team from "Times Last Gift", but they are actually the second versions of these characters who go back in time. A unique time loop occurs in the original novel, that makes Gribardsun, the main character believe that the second team would appear on a parrallel world..

Small uses this as a launching point for his short story and nails how these characters would act when put in this type of situation. Especially the tension between Gribardsun and the Drummond's, a husband and wife (who has taken a little too much of a liking to Gribardsun in the eys of her husband). Gribardsun especially shines, and as in "Times Last Gift" there are some hints at Gribardsun's true identity. He really shines in this story as a natural leader, as they encounter the native people of this time.

A nice twist occurs at this moment, while "Times Last Gift" was a bit of a Lost World story set in Earth's past, "Into Time's Abyss" is more like a Sword & Planet story set on what could be the past of a parrellel Earth. Gribardsun and his team encounter a race of aliens, who seem to be a cross between human and lion, who ride mounts that are a cross between wolves and bears. They are giants and incredibly strong.

Gribardsun, never one to back down from bullies throws in with the humans and its off to the races from there. The only downside to this short story is that it could be the first chapter of a book, its THAT good. As a reader I am begging Small to continue this, I want to know where and when the story takes place, as well as more background on the aliens. Top notch story, start to finish, just waiting for more.

The other story that I bought this for is "Kwasin & The Bear God", a story that fits into "The Song of Kwasin" as a sidestory. Kwasin and his only companion, the Ax of Victory return to his native region of Dythbeth after a lengthy exile. War has broken out in Khokarsa between the worshippers of the Sun God and the Mother Goddess Kho and the outlands of Dythbeth are starting to see the results. As the King's men, worshippers of the Sun God, begin to invade.

Kwasin, an exile of Dythbeth and enemy of the King gets involved when he encounters a priestess of the Snake Totem in the ruins of an ancient city. He spends the night with her and accompanies her back to her village. There she gives him the ultimatum, help her sister, a priestess in a neighboring village save it from the King's men or she will turn Kwasin in to the village's priests (followers of the Sun God). In turn for helping her sister, she states she will put in a good word with the queen of Dythbeth to absolve him of his past crime (ravishing a temple priestess).

Kwasin reluctantly agrees and the story really starts to pick up from there. This is a classic adventure story in the vein of Robert E. Howard, Edgar Rice Burroughs and H. Rider Haggard, but with modern sensibilities and style. Carey does a great job building on Farmer's previous world building of Khokarsa and its people. This short story, aptly named deals with the Bear God, which is fitting as Kwasin is of the Bear Totem tribe. Bears play a big part of the story and the Bear God himself has ties to much more than just this story alone.

This story reminds me a lot of classic Conan stories, where the chronology doesn't really matter. Conan comes across a situation and he deals with it in his own way. In the case of this story, I believe Kwasin out-Conan's Conan, as he appears to undergo quite a bit of character development from the events of this story. Especially in coming to terms with the gods.

These are just 2 out of 17 features pieces in this collection and to be honest I would have spent even more for these two. The beauty of these two stories is that you really don't need any prior knowledge of Time's Last Gift or the Khokarsa/Opar trilogy to enjoy them. They stand alone as great Adventure/Pulp stories. The two are worth getting this collection for alone. Both Small and Carey were born to write these type of stories and I plan on reading everything they put out in the future. I can't recommend this collection enough.

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Sam Leis

More Farmer Magic

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2012

When Philip Jose Farmer passed away in 2009 I sadly assumed that we had seen the last of his published works. Living in Australia, I have met few Farmer fans other than those I had converted myself, so my interactions with the Farmer community had been minimal.

I was so gladdened when I heard that Meteor House was starting the release of this series of books. Not only are they releasing old works by PJF, but most importantly, these collections have all new material by people who have been influenced by the great man.

PJF changed my life, and it's amazing to be exposed to others who have clearly experienced the same. The love and passion that has gone into creating these works is phenomenal.

The Expanded Worlds in Volume 2 are really a cut above. Every single story here is worthy of Farmer, and each one left me yearning for more - either from PJF or the new authors. It's many years since I've read many of the original works, so this is re-visitation and celebration of Farmer's career for both Meteor House and me.

While I can't say it's the best introduction to his work for newcomers (Riverworld takes that prize), this is a must for all Farmer fans.

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Tim A

Gods of Riverworld - and elsewhere

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2012

If anything this is even better than the first volume. Although one of the pastiches - Spider Robisons Callaghan tale of Ralph Von Wau wau - is readily available - the original Farmer material is worth the cover price by itself. It includes two extracts from what was to be his autobiographical magnum opus which are different from his science ficton but offer a fascinating glimpse into his past and mind.
The rest of the non fiction pieces look at his religious themes and the way his views seem to have changed from a critique of organised Christianity to a more mystical worldview influenced by Sufism. Farmer was always one of the more fascinating thinkers on religion as he did not embrace either the slightly questioning faith of writers like Blish and Boucher or the scientific opposition of many other writers. Although his world view is different to Dick's it shares the willingness to think outside of the box about religion generally.
The book also includes a story set in the Oparian period which is an essential addition to the canon alongside the recently published omnibus.
I look forward to future volumes!

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