First published 1985
This anthology brings together fantasy stories from nine accomplished authors who transport readers to worlds beyond the ordinary. Patricia McKillip, Jane Yolen, Joan Vinge, Peter Dickinson, James P. Blaylock, P.C. Hodgell, Robert Westall, Michael de Larrabeiti, and Robin McKinley each contribute original tales that explore different corners of the fantastic. The collection spans various approaches to fantasy storytelling, from mythic retellings to entirely invented realms. Each author brings their distinct voice to themes of magic, adventure, and transformation. The stories range across different fantasy traditions and styles, offering readers a survey of the genre's diversity in the mid-1980s. Together, these tales create a mosaic of imagined worlds where the impossible becomes real and characters must navigate the rules of places that exist only in dreams and stories.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, world-building
246 pages · Hardcover · Greenwillow