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Jacob Weisman is the editor and publisher at the independent press Tachyon Publications, which he founded in 1995 and for which he has been nominated for the World Fantasy Award. His writing has appeared in The Nation, Realms of Fantasy, The Louisville Courier-Journal, The Seattle Weekly, The Cooper Point Journal, and in the college textbook, Sport in Contemporary Society. He is the series editor for anthologies including The Secret History of Fantasy, The Urban Fantasy Anthology, and Crucified Dreams: Tales of Urban Horror.
David G. Hartwell is one of the science fiction and fantasy field's most experienced and respected editors. He has worked for Signet, Berkley Putnam, and Tor Books, where he has been a senior editor since 1995. Every year he edits the critically acclaimed Year’s Best SF and Year’s Best Fantasy, chairs the board of directors of the World Fantasy Convention and, with Gordon Van Gelder, is the administrator of the Philip K. Dick Award. He has won the Hugo Award three times in the categories of Best Professional Editor and Best Long Form Editor, and the World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology. |
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Trade paperback / $15.95 / 978-1-61696-069-8 / May 2012
Other books edited by David G. Hartwell:
Year's Best Fantasy 6
Year's Best Fantasy 7
Year's Best Fantasy 8
"Introduction: Storytellers: A Guided Ramble into Sword and Sorcery Fiction" by David Drake
*Starred Review* Heroes and their mighty deeds populate the pages of this delightfully kitschy, yet absorbing anthology of sword and sorcery short stories from the 1930s onward. Hartwell and Weisman have selected some of the best short-form work in the genre, starting with the originator, Robert E. Howard, and his tales of Conan the Barbarian. The heroes are tough, savvy, and willing to knock a few heads in to get the job done. The soldier of Glen Cook’s Dread Empire and Fritz Leiber's Grey Mouser make strong appearances, as does Michael Moorcock's Elric of Melniboné and his dread sword, Stormbringer. Female heroes are as ruthless as their male counterparts: C.L. Moore's Jirel of Joiry walks through Hell and back to get her revenge, while George R.R. Martin's Daenerys Stormborn becomes a true queen by outmaneuvering an entire city of slavers. This is an unbeatable selection from classic to modern, and each story brings its A game. -Publishers Weekly "Classic tales of sword and sorcery including Robert E. Howard's "Tower of the Elephant," featuring Conan the Barbarian; Michael Moorcock's "The Caravan of Forgotten Dreams," featuring Elric of Melnibone; and C. L. Moore's "Black God's Kiss," a Jirel of Joiry adventure, illustrate the genre's beginnings. Meanwhile, tales by Caitlín R. Kiernan ("The Sea Troll’s Daughter"), Jeffrey Ford ("The Coral Heart"), and George R.R. Martin ("Path of the Dragon") bring the story form up to date without losing the heroic spirit and the emphasis on action and storytelling. VERDICT The 19 stories in this volume span a time period from 1933 to 2012 and provide a strong introduction to this fantasy subgenre. -Library Journal "Awesome collection, very highly recommended." -Nerds in Babeland "Superbly presented...re-ignited this reader's interest." -SF Site "A big, meaty collection of genre highlights that runs the gamut from old-school classics to new interpretations, it serves as an excellent introduction and primer in one." -Green Man Review "Hard and fast-paced fantasy that’s strong from the first piece right through to the last." -Shades of Sentience "Hartwell and Weisman’s choices are top-notch, and provide both an excellent introduction to the subgenre for new readers, and exciting reading for long-time fans." -Grasping for the Wind "This engaging anthology is a terrific way to meet some of the best fantasists for those unfamiliar with their works and for returning vets a chance to enjoy fun short stories." -The Midwest Book Review |
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