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Elric of Melniboné (The Elric Saga, Book 1) – First DAW Printing (1976)

Elric of Melniboné (The Elric Saga, Book 1) – First DAW Printing (1976)

$25.00

This vintage 1976 DAW Books edition is the classic entry point into the tale of Elric, the tragic albino emperor of Melniboné, who must navigate court intrigue, a doomed romance, and his own moral conflicts before taking up the cursed, soul-stealing runeblade Stormbringer. A foundational Sword and Sorcery novel and a highly sought-after collectible. Near Mint Collectible – $25 Plus S&H

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Witness the Dawn of the Eternal Champion: First DAW Printing of Elric of Melniboné

This is the highly sought-after 1976 DAW Books mass market paperback, the edition that introduced countless American readers to one of fantasy’s most enduring and unique anti-heroes: Elric of Melniboné.

Elric, the 428th Emperor of the crumbling, decadent nation of Melniboné, is a pale, albino king cursed with a conscience and reliant on powerful drugs and sorcery to sustain his frail health. Unlike his cruel, ancient ancestors, Elric is a reluctant ruler who sees the corruption of his empire and struggles with questions of morality.

In this first novel of the saga, Elric’s nefarious cousin, Yrkoon, schemes to seize the throne, forcing the melancholy emperor on a treacherous quest. This journey climaxes in a pivotal confrontation where Elric claims the soul-devouring, sentient runeblade, Stormbringer—a weapon that grants him immense power but demands a terrible, fatal price from all he loves.

A masterful blend of Sword and Sorcery and Dark Fantasy, Moorcock’s Elric of Melniboné is a requisite classic that cemented the concept of the Eternal Champion and influenced generations of fantasy literature and media. This vintage 1976 DAW printing is essential for any serious collector of classic fantasy.

Product Details

  • Author: Michael Moorcock

  • Publisher: DAW Books (Donald A. Wollheim)

  • Publication Date: October 1976 (First DAW Printing)

  • ISBN (DAW 1976): 978-0879972592 or 0-87997-259-9

  • Format: Mass Market Paperback

  • Pages (approx.): 160 – 181 pages

  • Cover Artist: Michael Whelan (Commonly featured on this edition)

  • Dimensions (approx.): 4.25″ W x 7.00″ H x 0.50″ D (Standard mass market size)

  • Weight (approx.): 0.2 lbs (Inferred standard mass market weight)

  • Used in Great Condition with no wear or marks

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