Beschreibung
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 Renée 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.
| EAN: | 9780008618476 |
| Farbverschnitt: | Generell werden die Bücher ohne Farbverschnitt geliefert, auch wenn die Abbildungen einen Farbverschnitt zeigen. |
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 01.08.2024 |
| Produktform: | Kartoniert |
| Illustrator: | Winans, Alyssa |
| Redaktion: | Strahan, Jonathan |
| Seitenzahl/Blattzahl: | 512 |
| Themenüberschrift: | FICTION / Fantasy / Collections & Anthologies |
| Keyword: | Spell;binding;magic;curse;sorcerer;mage;wizard;potion;enchanting;short stories;anthology;collection;halloween;spooky;scary;illustrated;art;bipoc;fairy tale;folk;lore;tale;fantasy;science fiction;wicca;Amal El Mohtar;Andrea Stewart;Fonda Lee;Ken Liu;Tobi Ogundiran;Tochi Onyebuchi;Garth Nix;Angela Slatter;Sheree Renée Thomas;Tade Thompson;C.L. Clark;P Djeli Clark;Andrea Hairston;Kathleen Jennings;Alaya Dawn Johnson; |
| Fachschema: | Anthologie / Belletristik / Fantasy~Englische Bücher / Belletristik / Anthologie~Englische Bücher / Belletristik / Fantasy |
| Fachkategorie: | Moderne und zeitgenössische Belletristik~Spekulative Literatur~Zeitgenössische Fantasy~Märchen und Volksmärchen / Märchennacherzählungen~Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction, Anthologien (nicht Lyrik) |
| Imprint-Titels: | HarperVoyager |
| Verlag: | Harper Collins Publ. UK |
| Blätteranzahl: | 512 Blätter |
| Länge: | 194 mm |
| Breite: | 129 mm |
| Höhe: | 35 mm |
| Gewicht: | 358 gr |
| Genre: | Importe |