When isaac is attacked by vampires that leaked from the. In an unusual occurrence, the staff at sffworld found themselves having read or all reading. Hines new magic ex libris series, is pretty much geek porn for the urban fantasy set. Libriomancers are gifted with the ability to magically reach into books and draw forth objects. Hiness hilarious and clever magic ex libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer isaac vainio combats magical threats that spring from the page isaac vainio is a libriomancer. Hines s hilarious and clever magic ex libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer isaac vainio combats magical threats that spring from the page superior worldbuilding. Libriomancer magic ex libris, book 1 by jim c hines. Experience the multimedia fantasy of bethany grenier, the reimaginedfairy tales of jim c.
Hines next book is libriomancer, a modernday fantasy about a magicwielding yooper librarian, a hamadryad, a secret society founded by johannes gutenberg, a flaming spider, and an enchanted convertible. This 5000word short story introduces nicola as a young girl, new to magic and unfamiliar with her potential. Vainio is a bungling librarian and a libriomancer, a lover of fantasy and science fiction, who has to deal with materialisations of vampires, diabolic machines, an impossible love and a crazy porter. Much like nila, i hadnt read anything by jim c hines prior to this, and.
Hines born april 15, 1974 is an american fantasy writer. Aug 16, 2012 such is the matter of libriomancer, the first novel in a new series from jim hines. Hines s hilarious and clever magic ex libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer isaac vainio combats magical threats that spring from the page. Hines s hilarious and clever magic ex libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer isaac vainio combats magical threats that spring from the page five hundred years ago, johannes gutenberg discovered the art of libriomancy, allowing him to reach into books to create things from their pages. Hines even manages a delicate dance to make a certain characters plight oddly tasteful and sympathetic, where other authors would have gotten creepy andor weird. Isaac vainio is a libriomancer, a member of the secret organization founded five centuries ago by johannes gutenberg and the main hero in this series. Hiness hilarious and clever magic ex libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer isaac vainio combats.
The book is written in a first person pov, giving us a very personal and focused view of the world through isaacs eyes. Hes an active blogger, and won the 2012 hugo award for best fan more about jim c. Hines discusses libriomancer, the first book in his new urban fantasy series, magic ex libris. For some reason there isnt a genre of rural fantasy.
Hines stages a metaliterary game, giving us hours of pure fun in a really smooth novel, from the first to the last page. Some people would say its a bad idea to bring a firespider into a public library. Hiness hilarious and clever magic ex libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer isaac vainio combats magical threats that spring from the page for five hundred years, the porters have concealed the existence of magic from the world. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read libriomancer. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Jul 16, 2012 libriomancer magic ex libris, book 1, by jim c. Shes also known for raising chupacabras in her barn. Hines s hilarious and clever magic ex libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer isaac vainio combats magical threats that spring from the page isaac vainio is a libriomancer, a member of the secret organization founded five centuries ago by johannes gutenberg.
Since character is important to my reading these days, well start with the characters. Olson in a single evening as each of these genreblending local authors. Four authors, four unique spins on science fiction and fantasy. Hines, is an adult take on the teenage wishfulfillment fantasy novel. Hines, including libriomancer, and shadowed souls, and more on. It gives hines the opportunity to showcase favorite.
Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Libriomancer is the first book in the new magic ex libris series, literally magic out of books. Hiness hilarious and clever magic ex libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer isaac vainio combats magical threats that spring from the page isaac vainio is a libriomancer, a member of the secret organization founded. Libriomancer magic ex libris 9780756407391 by hines, jim c. Hines was a volunteer crisis counselor in east lansing and worked as the male outreach coordinator for the msu safe place. Libriomancer by jim c hines, 9780756408176, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Hines, the postapocalyptic america of emmy jackson and the detroitbased dark fantasy of gary w. Hines is actively involved in causes that oppose bullying and sexual harassment in the science fiction and fantasy literary fields. While i think libriomancer does attempt to do that, as well as turn some tropes on their head while making fun of them, there were a few things that bugged. Hines is an american author that is best known for his contribution to the fantasy genre. A great combination of humor, noir, fantasy, mystery and flatout geekery. Such is the matter of libriomancer, the first novel in a new series from jim hines. In doing so he taught us all a little something about gender politics and the limits of human anatomy and permanently won the adoration of the internet. Hiness hilarious and clever magic ex libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer isaac vainio combats magical threats that spring from the page superior worldbuilding.
Magic ex libris audiobooks listen to the full series. A lot of thought went into defining the magic system at the heart of the seriesits beginnings, its limitations, its coststhat work shows. Isaac vainio is a libriomancer, a member of the secret organization founded five centuries ago by johannes gutenberg. Being a close follower of i09, i saw hines in an i09 post trying to strike the same impossible bodytwisting poses as the models on the covers of fantasy books. Hines has since refuted those suggestions, simply referring to mightier than the sword as a fun story that paved the way for libriomancer. Hines is a story about pulling magic from books the titles the giveaway. Isaac vainio works in a smalltown library, spending the day cataloguing books. Hines, who attempted to recreate poses from science fiction, fantasy, and romance covers. Hiness hilarious and clever magic ex libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer isaac vainio combats magical threats that spring from the page. Hiness hilarious and clever magic ex libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer isaac vainio combats magical threats that spring from the pagefive hundred years ago, johannes gutenberg discovered the. Hines is the author of libriomancer as well as a number of other fantasy books. Hes also the author of the princess series of fairy tale retellings as well as the humorous goblin quest trilogy.
This is the magic librarian and asskicking dryad adventure story weve all been waiting for. Review by rob bedford, mark chitty, nila white and mark yon. Libriomancer is the first book of the magic ex libris series by american author, jim c. Hines has taken the power of the written word and given it magic real magic. Though the end of this book does suggest that maintaining his balance doing that dance will be tricky. Its an urban fantasy set in michigan, in the united states. Hiness hilarious and clever magic ex libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer isaac vainio combats magical threats that.
Ermahgerd i think im in love with all the jims in the literary world okay not really but jim c. I knew libriomancer was going to be awesome when charlaine harris name appeared a page in. Hiness hilarious and clever magic ex libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer isaac vainio combats magical threats that spring from the page isaac vainio is a libriomancer, a member of the secret organization founded five centuries ago by johannes gutenberg. Listen to the complete magic ex libris book series. Hines has been a paid juggler, earned a black belt in two different martial arts, performed yoyo tricks at the top of the eiffel tower, and lived with a braindamaged squirrel. Jim lives in michigan with his wife and two children. For other people named jim hines, see jim hines disambiguation. Hiness hilarious and clever magic ex libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer isaac vainio combats magical threats that spring from the page isaac vainio is a libriomancer, a member of the secret organization founded five centuries ago by johannes. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Hines is now my second favorite jim after jim butcher. Libriomancer by jim c hines, 9780756408176, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010. One of his earliest stories earned first place in the writers of the future contest. Hines grew up thinking the same thing, only he took and ran with it and, as an adult, brought it to life in his urbanfantasy novel libriomancer, the first of the magic ex libris series. In the magic ex libris series, nicola pallas is one of the most powerful magicusers in the world, able to overpower her enemies with little more than a whistle. Some of you recall the incredible awesomeness of jim c. Libriomancer is smart, silly, and deadly serious, all at the same time. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Hiness hilarious and clever magic ex libris series, where books come alive and. Hines s hilarious and clever magic ex libris series, where books come alive and libriomancer isaac vainio combats magical threats that spring from the page for five hundred years, the porters have concealed the existence of magic from the world. His short fiction has appeared in more than 40 magazines and anthologies.
In 2008, he donated his archive to the science fiction and fantasy writers of america sfwa. The magic ex libris books were, at their core, inspired by a desire for hines to revel in his love of books. The system of magic it creates is clever, the characters are on the ride side of believably fantastic. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Hines is the author of numerous fantasy novels, including the magic ex libris series, the princess series of fairy tale retellings, and the humorous goblin quest trilogy. Personally, contemporary fantasy seems a better label since the story takes place in the country too.
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