| Author | : David Pringle |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 296 |
| Release | : 1988 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : |
Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels
| Author | : David Pringle |
| Publisher | : Gateway |
| Total Pages | : 243 |
| Release | : 2014-09-30 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1473208068 |
Pringle presents his selections in chronological order and includes a synopsis of the story, a discussion of the author's overall contribution to fantasy literature, critical commentary on the title's significance, and a brief publishing history. An introductory essay tackles the difficulty of defining fantasy, while a "Brief Bibliography" directs readers to other discussions of the genre. By no means a definitive subject guide, this entertaining volume should serve as a solid introduction to the elusive field of imaginative literature.
Swordspoint
| Author | : Ellen Kushner |
| Publisher | : Spectra |
| Total Pages | : 363 |
| Release | : 2007-12-18 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0307418359 |
The cult classic fantasy of manners, now with three bonus stories “Swordspoint has an unforgettable opening and just gets better from there.”—George R. R. Martin Hailed by critics as “a bravura performance” (Locus) and “witty, sharp-eyed, [and] full of interesting people” (Newsday), this acclaimed novel, filled with remarkable plot twists and unexpected humor, takes fantasy to an unprecedented level of elegant writing and scintillating wit. Award-winning author Ellen Kushner has created a world of unforgettable characters whose political ambitions, passionate love affairs, and age-old rivalries collide with deadly results. On the treacherous streets of Riverside, a man lives and dies by the sword. Even the nobles on the Hill turn to duels to settle their disputes. Within this elite, dangerous world, Richard St. Vier is the undisputed master, as skilled as he is ruthless—until a death by the sword is met with outrage instead of awe, and the city discovers that the line between hero and villain can be altered in the blink of an eye.
Dreams Underfoot
| Author | : Charles de Lint |
| Publisher | : Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 422 |
| Release | : 2003-08-02 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780765306791 |
Newford's citizens--fey folk, magicians, hustlers, painters, fiddlers, and ordinary people--stumble headfirst into enchanting adventures.
100 Must-read Fantasy Novels
| Author | : Nick Rennison |
| Publisher | : A&C Black |
| Total Pages | : 209 |
| Release | : 2009-09-28 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1408136074 |
Fantasy is one of the most visible genres in popular culture - we see the creation of magical and imagined worlds and characters in every type of media, with very strong fan bases in tow. This latest guide in the successful Bloomsbury Must-Read series covers work from a wide range of authors: Tolkien, Philip Pullman, Terry Pratchett, Michael Moorcock, Rudyard Kipling and C.S Lewis to very contemporary writers such as Garth Nix and Steven Erikson. If you want to expand your range of reading or deepen your understanding of this genre, this is the best place to start.
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year
| Author | : Jonathan Strahan |
| Publisher | : Start Publishing LLC |
| Total Pages | : 758 |
| Release | : 2013-04-18 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1597804606 |
In print and on-line, science fiction and fantasy is thriving as never before. A multitude of astonishingly creative and gifted writers are boldly exploring the mythic past, the paranormal present, and the promises and perils of myriad alternate worlds and futures. There are almost too many new and intriguing stories published every year for any reader to be able to experience them all. So how to make sure you haven’t missed any future classics? Award-winning editor and anthologist Jonathan Strahan has surveyed the expanding universes of modern sf and fantasy to find the brightest stars in today’s dazzling literary firmament. From the latest masterworks by the acknowledged titans of the field to fresh visions from exciting new talents, this outstanding collection is a comprehensive showcase for the current state of the art in both science fiction and fantasy. Anyone who wants to know where the future of imaginative short fiction is going, and treat themselves to dozens of unforgettable stories, will find this year’s edition of Best Science Fiction and Fantasy to be just what they’re looking for!
Modern Fantasy
| Author | : Rafer Roberts |
| Publisher | : Dark Horse Comics |
| Total Pages | : 114 |
| Release | : 2019-01-22 |
| Genre | : Comics & Graphic Novels |
| ISBN | : 1506707513 |
In the city of God's Helm, built ages ago under the shadow of the crystalline Sky Castle, Humans and Orcs have terrible Tinder hookups, Beholders and Gelatinous Cubes run Fortune 500 companies, and New Wave Dwarves wait tables at trendy Hobgoblin bistros. A young Ranger woman who came to the city with dreams of adventure, her drug dealing reptilian wizard roommate, and her boisterous Dwarf maiden BFF embark on a modern day quest to save the world while struggling to keep their crappy day jobs and pay off their student loans. They are joined in this quest by a thief (a half-Goblin sleazeball and the wizard's boyfriend), an elf (the hot actor-wannabe currently working as a waiter), a cleric (the cute guy from down the hall and the dwarf's occasional hook-up), and a barbarian (the religious fanatic who works in the cubicle next to the ranger).
