Michael Moorcock is among the greatest of all writers alive today -- irrespective of genre. Alan Moore wrote, in his introduction to Moorcock’s Into the Media Web, “Look up the word ‘author’ in a dictionary and you’ll find a photograph of Michael Moorcock.” At an age when most are barely learning to drive, Moorcock wrote and edited for magazines. He first attained fame (and notoriety) during his legendary tenure as the editor of the science-fiction magazine New Worlds from 1964 to 1971,...
Moorcock was a big influence in my teenage years (a very long time ago). Cornelius was the best. I just got Terraphiles for my son's birthday. Like the Elgin down Ladbroke Grove, it's kinda reassuring to know the old guy is still around!
Missy
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California, USA
MAR 17, 2011 06:00 AM