"When a man has once eaten of the meat of gods he will never again chew on the straws of fools."

- EXPLORERS OF GOR, Pg. 12

BIBLIOGRAPHICAL LISTING OF THE SOURCES USED IN THIS WORK

This Website and all that are a part of what are collectively called "The Sardarian Websites," are based in part upon the Gorean novels of John Norman. Their purpose is the further examination and exploration of the ideas and theories presented by the author, and are presented as an encouragement to those interested in learning more of this fictional world and its related philosophy. They are in no way meant to infringe upon the legal rights of the author with regard to his published property or licenses associated with it.

All research and written material presented here are original to this site. Those passages quoted from outside sources are clearly indicated and credited, with no infringement intended on the rights of the given authors. What follows below is a bibliographical listing of the books these passages are taken from, which is presented to further properly credit the sources used. No attempt is made to suggest or imply that the authors of any quoted material are other than the stated owner.

The Gorean Novels
The copyright of the first three books in the series are held under the author's true name, John Lange, while the rest are under the pseudonym of John Norman.

Norman, John. Tarnsman of Gor. New York: Ballantine Books, 1966.
---. Outlaw of Gor. New York: Ballantine Books, 1967.
---. Priest-Kings of Gor. New York: Ballantine Books, 1968.
---. Nomads of Gor. New York: Ballantine Books, 1969.
---. Assassin of Gor. New York: Ballantine Books, 1970.
---. Raiders of Gor. New York: Ballantine Books, 1971.
---. Captive of Gor. New York: Ballantine Books, 1972.
---. Hunters of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1974.
---. Marauders of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1975.
---. Tribesmen of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1976.
---. Slave Girl of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1977.
---. Beasts of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1978.
---. Explorers of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1979.
---. Fighting Slave of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1980.
---. Rogue of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1981.
---. Guardsman of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1981.
---. Savages of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1982.
---. Blood Brothers of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1982.
---. Kajira of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1983.
---. Players of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1984.
---. Mercenaries of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1985.
---. Dancer of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1985.
---. Renegades of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1986.
---. Vagabonds of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1987.
---. Magicians of Gor. New York: Daw Books, 1988.

"The Strange History of Counter-Earth," "The Saga of Tarl Cabot," "The Cronicles of Counter-Earth," and "The Counter-Earth Saga," are the property of John Lange/Norman © copyright 1966-1988, all rights reserved.

Other Sources
While the majority of the passages quoted in this site are taken from the books of John Norman, in a few instances other sources have been sited within the presented material. The following is a listing of these additional works.

Saylor, Steven. Tarl Cabot Through the Looking Glass. Introduction to John Norman's Outlaw of Gor. New York: Masquerade Books, 1996.

"Wisdom decrees that the tree of thought must not be planted where it cannot bear fruit. A man may starve trying to feed on the illusion of nourishment."

- TRIBESMEN OF GOR, Pg. 258