--- product_id: 21170283 title: "Elric Swords and Roses (Chronicles of the Last Emperor of Melnibone) Paperback – December 28, 2010" brand: "michael moorcockjohn picaciotad williams" price: "VT104211" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/21170283-elric-swords-and-roses-chronicles-of-the-last-emperor-melnibone store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Elric Swords and Roses (Chronicles of the Last Emperor of Melnibone) Paperback – December 28, 2010 **Brand:** michael moorcockjohn picaciotad williams **Price:** VT104211 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Elric Swords and Roses (Chronicles of the Last Emperor of Melnibone) Paperback – December 28, 2010 by michael moorcockjohn picaciotad williams - **How much does it cost?** VT104211 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/21170283-elric-swords-and-roses-chronicles-of-the-last-emperor-melnibone) ## Best For - michael moorcockjohn picaciotad williams enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted michael moorcockjohn picaciotad williams brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Elric Swords and Roses (Chronicles of the Last Emperor of Melnibone) Paperback – December 28, 2010 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61saJNh6UyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Imagination on steroids *by J***K on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 7, 2012* The author has a powerful imagination which is most helpful to all of us in this current world of blurred differences with abuse of so called rights which are gained by eroding and expropriating cultural ways and living standards of dominant civilizations. Michael Moorcock is unto something very big and threatening in our modern day world. There is a huge cultural war taking place and the first requirement from the civilizations being destroyed is "not to say anything about it as we do not want to offend". Michael bares the issues by using allegories and metaphors and draws from true life energies and conflicts to bring a powerful reality to what he has created and kicked into high speed breath taking action. Few writers have the multiverse scope of Michael's imagination. ### ⭐⭐⭐ “Is there no luxury that is not the creation of someone else’s misery?” *by P***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 13, 2017* At last, the end of the road. The final volume of what is possibly the definitive, most comprehensive collection of tales concerning Elric of Melnibone, his world and associates. The words of a wise man come to mind: what a long, strange trip it's been. 😉This entry in the series contains "The Revenge of the Rose", a screenplay titled "Urlick", the short story "Black Petals", and a brief outline of chronological publishing order for the dedicated enthusiast or collector.It also includes the fourth part of his essay on fantasy, where Moorcock continues to use his literary background and acumen to offer critiques of several noteworthy contributors to the fantasy genre (REH and Tolkien among them). It seems he is willing to offer himself up as a sacrifice on the same altar, if these passages from "The Revenge of the Rose" are any indicator. They bear particular attention, as the character who offers these quotes is himself a poet:"Say what you will, sir, no poet ever did his best work starving, though he may have starved himself whilst doing the work, that I’ll grant. They are different things, however.”"Still, plagiarism’s only dishonourable if the coin you earn with it is worth less than the coin you stole.”Like many Elric tales, "The Revenge of the Rose" is part literary exposition itself. That makes for slow going at times, and the tone of the tale (specifically the ending) seem somewhat at odds with some of the usual themes. In part, that is to be expected; after all, Moorcock no doubt wants Elric to grow, given that he'd been writing about the albino sorcerer for 30 years when this story was first penned. Even so, it still came across as a bit strange."Revenge" clashes nicely with "Black Petals", as "Petals" is more typical Elric fare. Even though "Petals" makes use of more familiar tropes, characters and themes, it is apparent that Moorcock had less interest in telling this kind of story. The tale never feels 'phoned in', but it lacks something of the signature energy often found in many pieces concerning Elric. Again, this is understandable; how many stories of this same style has Moorcock written in the Elric cannon, let alone in the entire Eternal Champion cycle? "Black Petals" remains an excellent choice to close the series, however; a fit reminder of the blessings and curses of the world, and how each person must accept who they are for what they are.So ends the sequence of the rock star anti-hero that is the Last Emperor of Melnibone, a character as distinct, influential and memorable as the age in which he first appeared. May he remain an inspiration and a warning for many generations to come. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must for fans of the Elric Saga! *by R***I on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 15, 2019* If you are new to the Elric saga, I strongly recommend doing a quick search online for the chronological order of the stories, as they are presented in publishing order here. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/21170283-elric-swords-and-roses-chronicles-of-the-last-emperor-melnibone](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/21170283-elric-swords-and-roses-chronicles-of-the-last-emperor-melnibone) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*