M.A.R. Barker

1929–2012

1 series 2 books in order

Muhammad Abd-al-Rahman Barker was an American linguist who was professor of Urdu and South Asian Studies and created one of the first roleplaying games, Empire of the Petal Throne. He wrote several fantasy and science fantasy novels set in his associated world of Tékumel, including The Man of Gold and Flamesong.

Born
1929
Known for
Tékumel

Series by M.A.R. Barker

Tékumel

2 books in order

  1. Flamesong

    Year unknown · M.A.R. Barker

    Flamesong is a 1985 science-fantasy novel by M.A.R. Barker, published by DAW Books, set on the fictional planet of Tékumel. The story centers on a…

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  2. The Man of Gold

    Year unknown · M.A.R. Barker

    The Man of Gold is a 1984 science-fantasy novel by M. A. R. Barker, published by DAW Books. It is the first novel set on the fictional world of…

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