The Dream Lords – A Plague of Nightmares – by Adrian Cole - 1975 – paperback
$ 5.26
Description
The Dream Lords – A Plague of Nightmares – by Adrian Cole - 1975 – paperback. A Plague of Nightmares, published by Zebra Books. This was Cole’sfirst published work, and it’s steeped in the tradition of Tolkien and Lovecraft, blending fantasy with horror in a richly imaginative universe. Vintage 1975 – The Dream Lords – A Plague of Nightmares – by Adrian Cole – paperback – 1st Edition Ah, now we’re venturing into the realm of vintage fantasy with a cult classic! 🧙 ♂ ️ The Dream Lords series by Adrian Cole debuted in 1975 with A Plague of Nightmares , published by Zebra Books. This was Cole’s first published work , and it’s steeped in the tradition of Tolkien and Lovecraft, blending fantasy with horror in a richly imaginative universe These novels explore a decaying empire ruled by the Dream Lords—long-lived dreamers projecting utopia while concealing alien hostility. Earth, reduced to a prison colony, becomes the backdrop for rebellion and mythic revelation Illusion vs. Reality - The Dream Lords project a utopian vision across the Nine Worlds, masking deeper alien hostility and decay Mental Power and Control - The Dream Lords rule through vast psychic abilities, suggesting a world where willpower and consciousness shape reality itself Imperial Collapse and Rebellion - Galad Sarian, heir to a Dream Lord, uncovers the crumbling foundations of the Zurjahn empire and a plot to overthrow it using demonic forces Identity and Awakening - Galad’s journey from naïve heir to rebel hero is a classic, but layered with existential and mythic questions. Post-Apocalyptic Mythmaking - Earth is a prison colony, its people enslaved and labeled “Barbarians” to uphold a false origin myth Occultism and Cosmic Horror - Cole’s early influences include Dennis Wheatley and Lovecraft, infusing the trilogy with occult dread and alien menace This paperback was published by Zebra Books in 1975 The paperback is a First Edition copy The paperback is 176 pages The paperback has vintage 1970’s cigarette advertisements NOTE: there is wear from age and use NOTE: on the front cover a small piece is bent with cracks and small tears SEE THE PHOTOS FOR THE CONDITION OF THE BOOK Thanks for looking !!!!
