The Essential Peter S. Beagle, Volume 2: Oakland Dragon Blues and Other Stories

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The essential second volume of bestselling author Peter S. Beagle’s (The Last Unicorn) short stories, including one previously unpublished and four uncollected stories, shows again that Beagle is one of America’s most influential fantasists. With his celebrated versatility, humor, and grace, Beagle is at home in a dazzling variety of subgenres. Evoking comparison to such iconic authors as Twain, Tolkien, Carroll, L’Engle, and Vonnegut, this career retrospective celebrates Beagle’s mastery of the short-story form. “Peter S. Beagle is one of my favorite authors.” —Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind [STARRED REVIEW] “This two-volume collection is a must-have for all of them. Yes, essential, for whomever you are.” —Kirkus A dilapidated dragon, a frustrated cop, and an unapologetic author square off over a dangerously abandoned narrative. The seemingly perfect addition to a weekly card game hides a dark secret from everyone but her teammate. A deeply respected judge meets his match in Snow Ermine, a gorgeous pickpocket. From heartbreaking to humorous, these carefully curated stories by Peter S. Beagle show the depth and power of his incomparable prose and storytelling. Featuring a newly published story, “The Mantichora,” an original introduction from Meg Elison (Find Layla), and gorgeous illustrations from Stephanie Pui-Mun Law (Shadowscapes), this elegant collection is a must-have for any fan of classic fantasy. This retrospective two volume short-fiction collection highlights the career of Peter S. Beagle, one of fantasy literature’s most popular and enduring authors The elegant matching hardcover volumes, featuring original illustrations and introductions by popular authors Jane Yolen and Meg Elison, will strongly appeal to the author’s loyal fan base of fantasy and fiction readers and collectors of Beagle’s work Extensive national marketing plan to include mass-media cover reveal, high-profile launch event, author events and appearances, social media and blog tour, radio, podcasts, features, and interviews
ASIN: 1616963905
VSKU: DBV.1616963905.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Beagle, Peter S.|Pui-Mun Law, Stephanie|Elison, Meg
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!
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