The Book of 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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Jonathan Strahan, Alyssa Winans
• Con la collaborazione di: Alyssa Winans (Illustrazione), Jonathan Strahan (Editore), Strahan Jonathan (Editore)
• Editore: Harper Voyager
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.08.2024
• EAN: 9780008618476
• ISBN: 978-0-00-861847-6
• Dimensioni: 129 mm x 198 mm x 32 mm
• Categorie: Narrativa > Science Fiction, Fantasy; Fantasy, FICTION / Short Stories (single author), Short Stories, FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, FICTION / Fantasy / General, Witchcraft, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Witchcraft, RELIGION / Wicca, Myth & legend told as fiction, Witches & ghosts (Children's / Teenage), Witchcraft and wicca, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Paranormal & Supernatural, Witchcraft & Wicca, Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction