To The Land of the Electric Angel

by William Rotsler

A comic science fiction romp by the author of the well-received novel, "Patron of the Arts."

Genres: Science Fiction

330 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

William "Bill" Rotsler was an American cartoonist and graphic artist; author of several science fiction novels and short stories, and television and film novelizations, and non-fiction works on a variety of topics, ranging from Star Trek to pornography; a prominent member of science fiction fandom; and a sculptor, primarily in metal, who contributed to the art at the entrance to the Los Angeles Police Department headquarters.

Pseudonyms:
Victor W. II Appleton, William Arrow, Andrew Garth, John Ryder Hall, Cord Heller, Latham Hilliard, Linda Holland, Harmony Holt, Lothar Korda, Honey Malcom, Hord Markham, Clay McCord, Howard Scott Miles, Clint Randall, Beverly Sorenson, Beth Waring, Fletcher Westflag.

Reviews

[Craig · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was something of a thematic follow-up to his very good novel, Patron of the Arts, but it lacks the charm and light touch of that one. It's quest-for-love story with an aggressively hedonistic, psychedelic, '60s vibe that sours swiftly. It tries to be continuously amusing (Christ Vs. Satan as giant rock 'em sock 'em robots and the Mormon Air Force), but the swinging aura comes off as more misogynistic than anything. And it's way too long. Ballantine published it in 1976 with what may be Darrell K. Sweet's worst cover.

[Aluvrianne · Rating 1 out of 5]

One of the worst books I have ever read.