Viriconium is a series that was recommended to me by several friends and fellow fans of fantasy from the 1960s, 70s and 80s. This is my first jump into Harrison's works.

The Pastel City is a novel that, while reflecting a Tolkien-esque manner of fantasy storytelling at first glance, actually seems to be much more inspired by Jack Vance's Dying Earth, being firmly planted within the science-fantasy subgenre. Harrison's prose, which is undeniably great, really separates it stylistically, from most fantasy of its era, which is an aspect I've tended to favor over others that are common with the genre (excessive worldbuilding, too much action, etc). Harrison also has a real skill for conjuring up some really evocative, strange, and best of all, memorable imagery with the myriad of multicolored, acidic landscapes, 3-eyed, laser-sword wielding automatons and robotic messenger birds. It's a book that doesn't overstay its welcome, and I'm definitely looking forward to reading its sequels when I get the time.