Celia S. Friedman
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| Born | January 12, 1957 |
| Occupation | writer/teacher |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Genres | science fiction, fantasy |
Celia S. Friedman (born January 12, 1957) is a writer of science fiction and fantasy.
Friedman writes epic science fiction and fantasy novels which feature complex interweavings of plot and richly detailed settings. To date she has published eight novels, several short stories, and a sourcebook for White Wolf's Vampire: The Masquerade role-playing game. Originally a costume designer by trade, Friedman began her publishing career in 1986, and quit costuming in 1996 to write full-time.
Though her books often center on traditional fantasy themes like magic, vampires, and telepathy, Friedman prides herself on providing the kind of detail and consistency that makes the imaginary seem real. She rejects traditional Fantasy's clearly-delineated dichotomy between good and evil, preferring to explore the uncertain and often uncomfortable grey zone between the two. Her work is often dark, and some of her most compelling characters are also her most disturbing.
Friedman is currently working on a new fantasy series, the first volume of which was released in January 2007, entitled Feast of Souls. Details can be found on the author's homepage along with more personal information and previews of work-in-progress[1].
[edit] Works
| No. | Title | Release date | ISBN | Comments |
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| The Braxi/Azea duology | ||||
| 1 | In Conquest Born | April 1986 | ISBN 0-88677-198-6 | paperback; two covers, each the reverse of the other |
| April 1989 | - | hardcover; Science Fiction Book Club edition | ||
| August 1992 | ISBN 0-09-960690-9 | paperback; United Kingdom edition | ||
| November 2001 | ISBN 0-7564-0043-0 | paperback; 15th anniversary edition—includes a new introduction and glossary. | ||
| 2 | The Wilding | July 2004 | ISBN 0-7564-0164-X | hardcover |
| July 2005 | ISBN 0-7564-0202-6 | paperback | ||
| The Coldfire trilogy | ||||
| 1 | Black Sun Rising | October 1991 | ISBN 0-88677-485-3 | hardcover |
| March 1992 | - | hardcover; Science Fiction Book Club edition | ||
| August 1992 | ISBN 0-88677-527-2 | paperback | ||
| September 2005 | ISBN 0-7564-0314-6 | trade paperback | ||
| 2 | When True Night Falls | September 1993 | ISBN 0-88677-569-8 | hardcover |
| December 1993 | - | hardcover; Science Fiction Book Club edition | ||
| August 1994 | ISBN 0-88677-615-5 | paperback | ||
| October 2005 | ISBN 0-7564-0316-2 | trade paperback | ||
| 3 | Crown of Shadows | October 1995 | ISBN 0-88677-664-3 | paperback |
| February 1996 | - | hardcover; Science Fiction Book Club edition | ||
| July 1996 | ISBN 0-88677-717-8 | paperback | ||
| November 2005 | ISBN 0-7564-0318-9 | trade paperback | ||
| The Magister Trilogy | ||||
| 1 | Feast of Souls | January 2, 2007 | ISBN 0756404320 | hardcover |
| 2 | The Wings of Wrath | June 4, 2008 | ISBN 1841495336 | paperback |
| Standalone books | ||||
| The Madness Season | September 1990 | ISBN 0-88677-444-6 | paperback | |
| This Alien Shore | August 1998 | ISBN 0-88677-798-4 | hardcover | |
| June 1999 | ISBN 0-88677-799-2 | paperback | ||
| January 2000 | ISBN 0-00-648375-5 | paperback; United Kingdom edition | ||
| The Erciyes Fragments | April 1998 | ISBN 1-56504-297-2 | hardcover; a Vampire: The Masquerade novella | |
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Interview at Neth Space
- The Forest of the Hunter: The Official C.S. Friedman fansite
- Bibliography on SciFan
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