The Book of Witches (Paperback) - Jonathan Strahan
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An array of original stories from around the world bring a new and exciting twist to one of the most beloved figures in fiction: witches.
An array of original stories from around the world bring a new and exciting twist to one of the most beloved figures in fiction: witches.
Witches! Whether you know them from Shakespeare or from WICKED, there is no staple more beloved in folklore, fairy tale, or fantasy than these magical beings. Witches are everywhere, and at the heart of stories that resonate with many people around the world. This dazzling, otherworldly collection gathers new stories of witches from all walks of life. Whether they be maiden, mother, crone, or other; funny, fierce, light and airy, or dark and disturbing; witches are a vital part of some of the greatest stories we have, and new ones start here!
Bringing together twenty-nine stories and poems from some of the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers working today, including three tales from a BIPOC-only open submission period, THE BOOK OF WITCHES features Linda Addison, C.L. Clark, P Djeli Clark, Indrapramit Das, Amal El Mohtar, Andrea Hairston, Millie Ho, Saad Hossain, Kathleen Jennings, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Cassandra Khaw, Fonda Lee, Darcie Little Badger, Ken Liu, Usman T. Malik, Maureen F. McHugh, Premee Mohammed, Garth Nix, Tobi Ogundiran, Tochi Onyebuchi, Miyuki Jane Pinckard, Kelly Robson, Angela Slatter, Andrea Stewart, Emily Teng, Sheree Renee Thomas, Tade Thompson, and E. Lily Yu-and contains illustrations from three-time Hugo award-nominated artist Alyssa Winans throughout.
This extraordinary anthology vividly breathes life into one of the most captivating and feared magical sorceresses and will become a treasured keepsake for fans of fantasy, science fiction, and fairy tales everywhere.
About the Author
Jonathan Strahan has co-edited The Year's Best Australian Science Fiction and Fantasy series of anthologies, co-edits the SCIENCE FICTION: THE BEST OF... and FANTASY: THE BEST OF...anthology series with Karen Haber, edits the BEST SHORT NOVELS anthology series, and co-edited THE LOCUS AWARDS for Eos with Charles N. Brown. He is also the reviews editor for LOCUS, and reviews for the magazine regularly.
- Contributors:
- Jonathan Strahan, Alyssa Winans
- Imprint:
- HarperVoyager
- Publisher:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Release Date:
- 01 Aug 2024
- Number of Pages:
- 512
- Binding:
- Paperback / softback
- ISBN13:
- 9780008618476
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