John Norman

[Duetta]

I just recently became aware of John Norman's Gor-stories. Actually this happened by the link redEva VERY kindly supplies on her posts. Thank you, redEva

The link leads to a website with several of John Norman's novels (though I can't really tell if they are complete). I've enjoyed these stories tremendously and would like to read on, preferably without spending too much money. This is where the "poor-student" clichee kicks in! In time I'm going to buy these, but just can't afford it right now...

Anyway, my question is, wether anybody knows of another websites with John Norman's novels??

duetta

[BDSM_Tourguide]

Look in Ebay under Books: Used and Out of Print. Type in John Norman or Gor as your search.

Expect to pay anywhere from $5 US to $50 or more US for each book, depending on the rarity, printing edition and condition of each book.

There are 25 books in all. The first five don't really have much to do with slaves and such.

Please, for the love of all that's holy, don't read them like they're supposed to be BDSM bibles.

[redEva]

Duetta,

you most welcome, but that site has all 25 books - only one that is missing is the newest one (26th) and good luck with finding that one - limited edition

To the best of my knowledge - the books are complete - but i think TG would be more qualified to speak about that.

and ... yes, they are great books and nice fantasy - but they are NOT BDSM manual

Glad you enjoying them.

red

[tyjord]

So there's a 26th Gor book, eh? Don't know how that slipped by me. I'm a huge fan of the series and personally feel it is one of the greatest Sci-Fi creations in terms of detail and effort.
Does anyone know the name (and publisher) of this 26th book? It would surely make the inevitable search a bit easier.
Thanks!

[BDSM_Tourguide]

So there's a 26th Gor book, eh? Don't know how that slipped by me. I'm a huge fan of the series and personally feel it is one of the greatest Sci-Fi creations in terms of detail and effort.
Does anyone know the name (and publisher) of this 26th book? It would surely make the inevitable search a bit easier.
Thanks!

I've heard that rumor, but I've never actually seen the book or talked to anyone that knows anything about it. So, I'm personally thinking it mught just be a hoax.

[Curtis]

You aren't talking about Norman's book "Imaginative Sex", are you? That was comprised of ideas on how to simulate an S&M experience without actually having one. It turns out Norman wasn't very Gorean. Pretty tame, but a bit 'out there' for 20-25 years ago.

[tyjord]

Thanks for the info, Tourguide. I was just going on what an earlier poster mentioned. Since then I've done some looking on the web, but have not found any other references to it yet. It's too bad. So much was left unresolved in the series. At least one more "wrap-up" book would be very welcome.

[Steele]

The book is called "Witness of Gor". You can still get copies from http://www.worldofgor.com/gor.asp, which is John Norman's website. No idea what it's like.

[Mobius]

I just recently became aware of John Norman's Gor-stories. Actually this happened by the link redEva VERY kindly supplies on her posts. Thank you, redEva

The link leads to a website with several of John Norman's novels (though I can't really tell if they are complete). I've enjoyed these stories tremendously and would like to read on, preferably without spending too much money. This is where the "poor-student" clichee kicks in! In time I'm going to buy these, but just can't afford it right now...

Anyway, my question is, wether anybody knows of another websites with John Norman's novels??

duetta

You might be suprized to know that your local lybrary just might have a copy of Slave girls of gor.

My lybrary has one but strangly it and Story of O are always out.

[AndrewBlack]

I remember when those books were in all the bookshops in the late 80s, now you never see them outside a second-hand shop, are they out of print or considered to unsavoury for these conservative times?

[redEva]

out of print ... i wonder why could it have anything to do with the topic?

[BDSM_Tourguide]

I remember when those books were in all the bookshops in the late 80s, now you never see them outside a second-hand shop, are they out of print or considered to unsavoury for these conservative times?

They are both out of print and considered unsavoury for these conservative times.

Well, actually, not these conservative times, but in the 90s, they came under heavy fire for their misogynistic views, portrayals of female slavery and for the idea that basically the only thing women were good for was being naked and serving men. You know? All the stuff I always thought was just normal.

Norman actually attempted to make a comeback and do another SF/fantasy series in 1996 (I think, it might have been 94). He published one book in the series, promising more, and then was never heard from again. The rumor mill had it that because of pressure from women's groups and certain "charitible" organizations, he was blacklisted from writing another book.

And he has not been heard from since.

[Mobius]

portrayals of female slavery and for the idea that basically the only thing women were good for was being naked and serving men. You know? All the stuff I always thought was just normal.

You mean they were good for some thing other than being naked and serving men.

Just Joking Ladies.

Well you would think that Gordbooks would let him write. There little books are selling for 21.95 a book. And the women in those books are used for alot of things other than being naked and serving men. Furniture Power generators warp cores for star ships etc. The power of the female orgasm is amazing.

[mythicat]

You mean they were good for some thing other than being naked and serving men.

We cook and clean too, remember?

The power of the female orgasm is amazing.

And don't forget about the frequency! (nyah nyah)

[Duetta]

I didn't realize that the website in question contained all of Norman's works. Too bad... When I find something good, I just want to keep reading.

You might be suprized to know that your local lybrary just might have a copy of Slave girls of gor.

My lybrary has one but strangly it and Story of O are always out.

I'll check it out, hopefully I'll get lucky.

The very first novel with BDSM I read at the age of 15 was Story of O. I absolutely loved it!! Unfortunately it went missing from my local library (imagine that ) and I haven't read it since. It seems that the Danish libraries are not too keen on rebuying this kind of books *sigh*

duetta

[lavrentyb]

You can find the Story of O at

http://www.angelfire.com/in/chains/soop1a.html

but where is redEva's site?

[redEva]

link is in my signature the underlined word "Hunters" (click on the underlined one)

[mickydoughty]

If your not that bothered about reading John Norman's books in any format, try ebooks from www.fictionwise.com. It has most of the series in Microsoft reader and a few other fromats.

Anyway worth a try, as there about $7-8 each, far removed from the $50 or so dollars for paperback copies.

[leser]

Hi, I think Norman did write some science fiction novels too (3 books??), calling them the Telnar or Tenar Chronicles (or something like that).
Did anybody read them who can tell if they are like his Gor books?

[ronmolik]

I just recently became aware of John Norman's Gor-stories. Actually this happened by the link redEva VERY kindly supplies on her posts. Thank you, redEva

The link leads to a website with several of John Norman's novels (though I can't really tell if they are complete). I've enjoyed these stories tremendously and would like to read on, preferably without spending too much money. This is where the "poor-student" clichee kicks in! In time I'm going to buy these, but just can't afford it right now...

Anyway, my question is, wether anybody knows of another websites with John Norman's novels??

duetta[/QUOTE]

I have copies of all but the last two volumes of GOR by John Norman (25 and 26, I believe). I will consider selling them for $250 total (plus shipping charges). That is much less than I paid for them on the rare book market. I reside in the Los Angeles area. If anyone is interested, contact me directly.

ronmolik@cox.net