Roger Zelazny (1937–1995) was a leader of the New Wave movement in science fiction, when science fiction writers shifted their attention from robots and spaceships to humans and their inner world. For his books, he received 6 Hugo Awards, 3 Nebula Awards and several other awards. In total, more than 150 stories and 50 books by Roger Zelazny were published. According to many, the best books by Roger Zelazny are A Night in Dreary October, The Prince of Light and the Chronicles of Amber series. This edition fully presents the series “The Chronicles of Amber” and “Amber Tales” by the author.* * *The first part of the Chronicles of Amber is narrated from the perspective of Corwin - one of the members of the ruling family in Amber. He, the owner of the mythical sword Graysvandir, possessing supreme fencing skills and sufficient intelligence and cunning, has every chance of becoming the ruler of Amber. But after going through many victories and defeats, he is destined to learn that his role in the history of Amber is truly colossal, but not as a king... The second part of the Chronicles of Amber is told on behalf of Merlin, the son of Corwin and Dara from the Kingdom of Chaos. The blood of two worlds flows in Merlin. Both are royal blood. He himself is a magician, which, however, in the Realm of Chaos is as commonplace as wielding a sword in Amber. Gradually solving the problems that suddenly beset him, Merlin finds himself at a crossroads - all the forces of the world are calling on him to make a choice between Amber and Chaos, which will forever tip the scales, bringing the world out of balance. The third part is “Amber Tales”, where the author addresses time and space, like a diplomat - not a single glitch, not a single unnecessary movement. He mocks the reader, never telling him the whole truth, and at the same time makes it clear that he respects his intelligence. Zelazny in this cycle is true to himself: unusual plots, intertwining realities and consciousnesses, dynamic events and unexpected endings. Contents: CHRONICLES OF AMBER: Nine Princes of Amber Guns of Avalon Sign of the Unicorn Hand of Oberon Domains of Chaos Trumps of Doom Blood of Amber Sign of Chaos Knight of Shadows Prince of Chaos AMBER STORIES Trader's Tale Blue Horse, Dancing Mountains Okutanka and Gisel By the way and, about the laceMirror corridor