A late-night conversation with Michael Moorcock about ELRIC: CITADEL OF FORGOTTEN MYTHS!
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2022
- One of our favourite recurring guests, legendary fantasy author Michael Moorcock, returns to Forbidden Planet TV for a late-night conversation with Andrew Sumner about many things, beginning with the publication of his long-awaited Elric novel: The Citadel of Forgotten Myths.
Mike tells Sumner how he's feeling about his first new Elric tale for 12 years - before getting into a wide-ranging conversation about many things: the essence of creativity; the glorious elasticity of the human liver; Mike's dark times writing Byzantium Endures; the potentially corrosive effect of hero worship; Lewis Shiner's rock & roll novels; Lemmy's autobiography White Line Fever; hanging out at The Flamingo Club in 60s Soho; the brilliance of Georgie Fame & Zoot Money; Ian McLagan's autobiography All The Rage; Moorcock & Sumner's podcast series (Michael Moorcock's Multiverse) and Titan Comics' beautiful ongoing Michael Moorcock Library archive edition graphic novels.
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THE CITADEL OF FORGOTTEN MYTHS
Elric along with his companion Moonglum return, in this prequel set within the early days of Elric’s wanderings, in order to investigate the history of Melniboné and its dragons, known as the Phroon, in this exciting new addition to the Elric Saga from World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michael Moorcock.
Elric is the estranged emperor of the Melnibonéan empire, struggling with his nature while desperately striving to move forward with his dying empire alongside the constant thirst of his soul-sucking sword, Stormbringer.
Elric is on the hunt for the great Citadel of Forgotten Myths while traveling through the remnants of his empire with his tragic best friend Moonglum, as Elric seeks the answers to the nature of the phroon of The Young Kingdoms. Taking place between the first and second book in the Elric Saga, The Citadel of Forgotten Myths is perfect for longtime fans and those new to this epic fantasy series.
THE MICHAEL MOORCOCK LIBRARY
ELRIC OF MELNIBONÉ
(BY ROY THOMAS, MICHAEL T GILBERT & P. CRAIG RUSSELL)
Collecting the first volume of the classic 1980’s comic adaptation of the Elric of Melniboné novels by fantasy legend Michael Moorcock. Bear witness to the story of Elric, Lord of Melniboné; his dark cousin - the evil Yyrkoon; their dark magics; and their terrible struggle for rule of the fabled Emerald Isle!
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The man himself.
His work moved the fantasy genre in away that most people didn't even understand.
Moorcock is a legend.
I like all his writings not just Elric.
Behold the Man springs to mind
Im glad Michael is still around its been quite a few years since we met , back in the days when he worked with Hawkwind and around the Hammersmith area . He always called me young man . I was then , I still got bundles of his creations . Should have got at leat one signed
Bought my first Elric book. Enjoyed it. Bought rest of the Elric books. Enjoyed them. Now I have all Hawkmoon and Corum books too. Safe to say he's not just "the Elric guy".
I read all the Moorcock books in the 70s and 80s and loved them! Elric, Dorian Hawkmoon, Corum, Oswald Bastable, so much wonderful books i enjoyed them all. Moorcock is a terrific talent but i have never seen and interview with him before, and this was great! Thank you. He is such a great guy! I am so glad his new Elric book is out and i will be getting it to enjoy!
One of the greatest English fiction writers of our time
Michael Moorcock I was introduced to the Elrick saga and let me tell you, sir. You are an amazing writer and you shot up to one of my favorite authors ever. Thank you so much for sharing your stories I haven’t finished I just read volume one and I am hooked. I told everybody that will listen what I’m reading. I bought it in Kindle with the Audible edition and I also bought it in hardcover just for my collection. Again, thank you so much for sharing your stories.❤
Once you get into Michael Moorcock it tends to become an obsession. Keep telling everybody how good Michael Moorcock is, he's incredibly underrated. I think he's the greatest living English writer.
Thank you for all the great books that accompanied me during my school days. I have fond memories of reading Hawkmoon, Corum, Elric and Erekose in those cold winter days snuggled close to a warm fireplace.
The first volume of the elric saga just arrived today, So excited to read this.
I still listen to early Hawkwind from time to time. Rock ON Michael!
I can’t get enough of Moorcock. Started in the 70’s with Corum, then Elric and Hawkmoon. I’d love more stories about Corum and Hawkmoon and Prince Gaynor
I'm glad that I discovered this inspiring author. May he have prosper years ahead of him.
I found out about Elric when my girlfriend came home with part 1 of the Elric Saga. I’d never heard of it but she thought I might like it. Holy crap, man. Moorcock nailed it! Easily my favorite fantasy character/universe. Now I’m trying to get my hands on stuff about the other champions, like Hawkmoon
Thank u so much Michael for all the years of enjoyment. I picked up my 1st Elric book in early 80s then bought the whole set right after, I was hooked. I remember even back then they were semi old already but I loved them! The Michael Whelan covers to boot!!! I have reread them all at least 10-12 times over the years. They never get old! Thank u SIR!!!
Love this guy already read my two first Elric novels and loved them 😍
"...it's a matter of perspective, Corum. We follow our whims."
I eagerly await reading this new Eric novel. Have been a huge fan of the original books since high school. Never really understood why they weren't more popular. There is enough richness and depth for a whole series of movies. But instead we get "Lame" of thrones and endless Tolkien adaptations.
Legendary writer.
Thanks for doing this video
Legend of S&S!
Thoroughly entertained, thank you. Looking forward to reading the new book. Roy Thomas & Michael Moorcock in conversation? that would great!
I just finished Elric of Melnibone on Audible, also the Corum Swords trilogy and the Silver Hand chronicles! within the past year.
I didn't realize this was a NEW elric book that JUST came out. Michael Moorcock is awesome. Loving the stories. I got a lot to catch up on!
Great interview. I liked that you just sat back and let him give all this great insight!
Thanks Ross! Sumner says "Thanks mate - that's the only way to interview Michael Moorcock: just sit back and listen to the master talk about his amazing life." If you enjoyed this, you should also check out Sumner's podcast series with Mike: scpod.net/michael-moorcocks-multiverse-from-melnibone-to-hollywood/
Reading through Elric saga for the first time now! Excited to get into this!
He certainly is a legend! I grew up on his novels, so they are a part of my life now.
A wonderful, colourful voyage into an incredible mind!
AMEN 🚀
Thank you for another wonderful ramble.
Awesome
legend
Moorcock's works are many and great, so glad he's never been mainstream.😬
Loved all the Elric, Corum and Hawkmoon books which filled my early and late teens. So surprised they were each written so quickly. My all time favorite/influential set, 'The Dancers at the End Of Time' trilogy had such depth I am equally startled to find this was also written at this pace under the circumstances described in this interview - makes my jaw drop.
Thank you
The greatest!!!!!!!!!!! This is the blueprint for writers.
Moorcock and the eternal champion are the same person!😂🙌🇬🇧
Truer than you think. Read the WHITERFRIARS trilogy appearing now!
I know its cliché but reading the Elric books during a bad time in my life made me want to live and push on. I figured if Elric could do all he did even with his past I could do the same.
Moorcock has edited a new A4 issue of NW out this autumn with stories by Disch, Zoline, Sladek Sinclair, Ballard feature, Kausch. Moorcock Clute, Coulthart. Davey, Clute and more. 72 pages, colour throughout!
Love your stories Michael you are legendary. Ty for Elric!!!
Moorcock is a legend!
Love Mike. I miss interacting with him on the multiverse forum and Facebook.
I named my first albino ferret Elric. Turns out that she was missexed by the pet shop so she was renamed Elrica 3 days later 😅
How awesome would it be if Moorcock did a Masterclass or BBC Maestro?
I was inspired by this writer Michael Moorcock creating my characters For gaming like onion rings inspiration for a albino characters in my gaming
First I ever heard of MM was at a hawkwind gig waaay back. It was their Black Sword tour
Elric damn near ended my first marriage in the first year (shame it didn't) since I talk in my sleep. Channeling Elric terrified her when I kept speaking of how I kill everyone I love.
I stop the video now : I prefer to read the book before to continue (sorry for my english).
Sounds like Michael could write the Elric books faster than I can read them. :)
This guy's in his 80s, I'm in my 50s, and I'm afraid I'll die before he stops writing Elric novels!
(tbh, that's fine with me. He deserves it.)
Why hasn't an Elric movie been done? Perhaps the greatest anti-hero in fiction.
They missed their best chance when David Bowie left us behind. The Thin White Duke would have been scary perfect
@@mikelouis9389 I was never a Bowie fan, but you might be right, except that by the time CGI effects had gotten to the point of making a credible version, he would have been too old.
In 1969 I found the Jewel in the Skull in a caravan park shop. I was hooked.
I wish there were a TV series of the Elric saga. But then, they'd probably do it wrong - look at what they are doing to Asimov's Foundation :-(