The Book of Magic: A Collection of Stories

ISBN: 0399593780

Author: Martin, George R. R.

Condition: New

A new anthology celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic fantasy-featuring stories by George R. R. Martin, Scott Lynch, Megan Lindholm, and many others!Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozoiss acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it be otherwise? For every Frodo, there is a Gandalf . . . and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda . . . and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore . . . and Severus Snape? Figures of wisdom and power, possessing arcane, often forbidden knowledge, wizards and sorcerers are shaped-or misshaped-by the potent magic they seek to wield. Yet though their abilities may be godlike, these men and women remain human-some might say all too human. Such is their curse. And their glory.In these pages, seventeen of todays top fantasy writers-including award-winners Elizabeth Bear, John Crowley, Kate Elliott, K. J. Parker, Tim Powers, and Liz Williams-cast wondrous spells that thrillingly evoke the mysterious, awesome, and at times downright terrifying worlds where magic reigns supreme: worlds as far away as forever, and as near as next door.FEATURING SIXTEEN ALL-NEW STORIES:The Return of the Pig by K. J. ParkerCommunity Service by Megan LindholmFlint and Mirror by John CrowleyThe Friends of Masquelayne the Incomparable by Matthew HughesThe Biography of a Bouncing Boy Terror: Chapter Two: Jumping Jack in Love by Ysabeau S. WilceSong of Fire by Rachel PollackLoft the Sorcerer by Eleanor ArnasonThe Governor by Tim PowersSungrazer by Liz WilliamsThe Staff in the Stone by Garth NixNo Work of Mine by Elizabeth BearWidow Maker by Lavie TidharThe Wolf and the Manticore by Greg Van EekhoutThe Devils Whatever by Andy DuncanBloom by Kate ElliottThe Fall and Rise of the House of the Wizard Malkuril by Scott LynchPlus George R. R. Martins classic story A Night at the Tarn House and an introduction by Gardner DozoisPraise for The Book of MagicIn The Book of Magic, you get everything you expect and more! Assembling seventeen great authors in one place is a difficult job but this book, with a lot of help from editor Gardner Dozois, does just that. . . . This compilation is a treat for any who love a good fantasy tale.-Geeks of Doom