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Prepare to lose yourself in the heady, mythical expanse of The Vorrh , a daring debut that Alan Moore has called "a phosphorescent masterpiece" and "the current century's first landmark work of fantasy." Next to the colonial town of Essenwald sits the Vorrh, a vast--perhaps endless--forest... Read Full Overview

'A benchmark not just for imaginative writing but for the human imagination in itself... Read this book, and marvel .' Alan Moore ' A work of genius .' Iain Sinclair 'Brian Catling is simply a genius . His writing is so extraordinary it hurts.' Terry Gilliam In the tradition... Read Full Overview

Taking its name from the imaginary African forest in Raymond Roussel's 'Impressions of Africa', The Vorrh is a magnificent, vibrant backdrop on which to stage a high octane narrative led by hunter, Tsungali, the Cyclops, Ishmael, and famous photographer Eadweard Muybridge.

In B. Catling's twisting, poetic narrative, Bakelite robots lie broken - their hard shells cracked by human desire - and an inquisitive Cyclops waits for his keeper and guardian, growing in all directions. Beyond the colonial city of Essenwald lies the Vorrh, the forest which... Read Full Overview