If norman juster had written the hobbit, it might have turned out something like the 12 lives of captain bluebear. Buy the 12 lives of captain bluebear by moers, walter from amazons fiction books store. All books are set in the fictional world of zamonia and there is not one human being in sight, which is very interesting because ive never read such humanized characters. Unlike cats, which have only nine lives, bluebears have twentyseven. Playful enough for young adult readers, yet as intricate and engaging as any work of literary fiction, the 12 lives of captain bluebear has the plot of a novel and the spontaneity and humor of a vintage comic book, making it already an instant cult classic. The book s title comes from the fact that bluebears are said to have three times as many lives as cats. This isnt an ad the book wont be published for several months yet. The author of 12 lives of captain bluebear transports readers to a magical world. Captain bluebear zamonia wiki fandom powered by wikia. I just wanted to share with this community, because i thought you would appreciate it most. Captain bluebear is only the first book in a series about the fictional continent of zamonia. It was a non stop read, thoroughly adsorbing and the pictures were wonderful too.
Ninelived cats have nothing on the bluebear, who, according to. Its also the best description of walter moers debut novel, which is probably the best childrens book ever written for adults. If you like playing with words, contemplating physics, figuring out math, connecting with faerie tale creatures and just plain randomness, you will enjoy this book. It seemed like it was a childrens book by the cover, but it was not misplaced its a book for adults but with illustrations. The 12 lives of captain bluebear by walter moers if you like douglas adams and shel silverstein youre going to love this book its about a blue bear and his 12 lives he. The 12 lives of captain blue bear by walter moers. The 12 lives of captain bluebear follows a bluebear, the last of his kind, as he bumbles through adventure after adventure trying to find out just where he fits into the world and who he might share that place with. Lives of captain bluebear there are times when the truth is the worst possible thing you can come out with. Captain bluebear is a bear with blue fur, a creature as unique as the fantastic adventures he. The captains name is originally a pun in german, based upon the fact that the german words for bears baren and berries beeren. Walter moers has to be a genius if he could create such a grand book as the 12 lives of captain bluebear. For the past several weeks, i have been waxing lyrical over two wonderful authors. The 12 lives of captain bluebear zamonia, book 1 by walter. I honestly think that he could have gotten away with the 3 38 lives of captain bluebear.
I shall recount thirteen and a half of them in this book but keep quiet about the rest, says the narrator of walter moers. In the novel, he recounts his first 12 lives, a chromobear having 27 lives total. I shall recount thirteen and a half of them in this book but keep quiet about the rest, says the narrator of walter moerss epic adventure. Dahlquist you can find most of these books are readily available 2015 from amazon or maybe even your local book shop. Walter moers born 24 may 1957 in monchengladbach is a german comic creator and author. The 12 lives of captain blue bear and millions of other books are. I know how the book feels, and how quirky it is, but i feel like if. I shall recount thirteenandahalf of them in this book but keep quiet about the rest. Walter moers, author of the city of dreaming books, on librarything. Captain bluebear, the name is evidently some sort of pun in the authors native german, is well, a bluebear who lives in and around the fictional continent of zamonia.
Mar 28, 1999 the 2 lives of captain bluebear has been compared to various books but i feel that the book can hold its ground in one of most original tales i have read, the twists, the characters, everything in the book was just a delight to read, from the mini pirates at the beginning to the ultimate ending which i will not give it away. He first became known for cartoonlike comics that were marked by an ironic view of the world and a conscious violation of political correctness. Zamonia is a nonsensical world filled with imaginative creatures and regions. Fun, whimsical, and imaginative, moers details the life and escapades of wandering bluebear in zamonia. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Optimus yarnspinner finds himself marooned in the subterranean world of bookholm, the city of dreaming books, where reading can be dangerous, and ruthless bookhunters fight to the death. The odyssey like feel is very evident, especially in bluebears early adventures which are mostly on islands and the open sea. In this remarkable book, captain bluebear tells the story of his first thirteenandahalf lives spent on the mysterious continent of zamonia, where intelligence is an infectious disease and water flows uphill, where headless giants roam deserts made of sugar, and where only captain bluebear s courage and ingenuity enable him to escape the. Buy the labyrinth of dreaming books zamonia 5 01 by walter moers, john. Nov 01, 2001 buy the 12 lives of captain bluebear by moers, walter from amazons fiction books store.
This is fortunate, because our hero is forever avoiding disaster by a paws breadth. Captain bluebear is a bear with blue fur, a creature as unique as the fantastic adventures he undergoes. I loved the 12 lives of captain bluebear when i read it years ago and immediately passed it off to my brother, who devoured it whole and begged for more, but the city. This is a list of books i would like to read at some point in my life. Books by walter moers authors like walter moers what. May 09, 2008 if norman juster had written the hobbit, it might have turned out something like the 12 lives of captain bluebear. Captain bluebear tells the story of his first 12 lives spent on the mysterious continent of zamonia, where.
Sometimes quotes sell books, and possibly this one did. The 12 lives of captain bluebear audiobook by walter. I read the 2 lives of captain bluebear a few years back and just finished rumo. The 12 lives of captain blue bear and millions of other books are available for instant access. There, captain bluebear appears as a grandfather, whereas he is still a youngster in the novel.
I also have the city of dreaming books, labyrinth of dreaming books, and the alchemasters apprentice. The 12 lives of captain blue bear a bluebear has twentyseven lives. In this remarkable book, captain bluebear tells the story. Captain bluebear tells the story of his first 12 lives spent on the mysterious continent of zamonia, where intelligence is an infectious disease, water flows uphill, and dangers lie in wait for him around every corner. In this remarkable book, captain bluebear tells the story of his first thirteenandahalf lives spent on the mysterious continent of. Rowling, douglas adams, and shel silverstein, which isnt too far off the mark. The 12 lives of captain bluebear book summary and. The 2 lives of captain bluebear has been compared to various books but i feel that the book can hold its ground in one of most original tales i have read, the twists, the characters, everything in the book was just a delight to read, from the mini pirates at the beginning to the ultimate ending which i will not give it away. I first read captain bluebear about two years ago and loved it so much that i wrote a full book in my version of its style. Aug 31, 2006 if i could give half stars i would rate 12 lives of captain bluebear with 3 12 stars. The 12 lives of captain bluebear by walter moers, 9781585678440, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The 12 lives of captain bluebear walter moers, author, john brownjohn, translator, trans. He gave me a look of mingled anticipation, curiosity, and compassion, like a cat with a captive bird in its claws. The 12 lives of captain bluebear zamonia, book 1 by walter moers book cover, description, publication history. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller. His adventures start when all the wolpertings disappear from the face of the zamonia. Rumo fights his way through many dangers armed with his talking sword, dandelion. Walter moers was born in 1957 and is an author, cartoonist, painter and scriptwriter. Now in english, the german bestseller that combines the fantasy of lord of the rings with the humour of baron munchausen.
Lives of captain bluebear certainly contains these elements that i enjoyed from the others. Kaptn blaubar is a fictional character created by novelist and comic artist walter moers. Its a flight of fancy, a childrens book written for grownups, showcasing an amazingly creative mind, but. Optimus yarnspinner, finds himself marooned in the subterranean world of bookholm, the city of dreaming books, where reading can be dangerous, where ruthless bookhunters fight to the death. Walter moers was born in 1957 and is a writer, cartoonist, painter and sculptor. He is the creator of the comic strips the little asshole and adolf and the author of the cult bestseller the lives of captain bluebear and a wild ride through the night.
The story is very much where bluebear went and what he saw there. The 12 lives of captain bluebear is playful enough for young adult readers, yet as intricate and engaging as any work of literary fiction. The 12 lives of captain bluebear has sold 200,000 copies in germany and is a phenomenally successful tv programme. The bluebear of the fictional world zamonia has an impressive 27 lives to live. In this way, the 12 lives of captain bluebear reminds me a lot of other adventure novels like gullivers travels and 20 thousand leagues under the sea. Walter moers has to be a genius if he could create such a grand book as the 1 2 lives of captain bluebear.
Lives of captain bluebear close to when i first learned how to read. Walter moers is the author of the 12 lives of captain bluebear, rumo, a wild ride through the night, the city of dreaming books, and the alchemasters apprentice, all published by overlook. The book is written for adolescents and adults rather than for children. I love these stories with their feel of epic adventure and that he parodies anything and creates all sorts of little intricate details. Lives of captain bluebear, bluebear is a chromobear who was most awkwardly born aboard the ss moloch, but was thrown overboard by his parents because so he would not have to bear the tortures on it. The first three books set in zamonia the mythical land created by walter moers, whose work has been compared. Buy the 12 lives of captain bluebear by moers, walter from amazons fiction books. I think this is one of those books that is very witty and clever and fun. The 12 lives of captain bluebear paperback walmart. Although this was not the first book i read from walter moers i really love rumo, by far. Captain bluebear is a bear with blue fur a creature as unique as the fantastic adventures he undergoes. The city of dreaming books by walter moers alibris.
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