Fascinating profiles of modern writers and artists who tapped the political potential of fairy talesJack Zipes has spent decades as a "e;scholarly scavenger,"e; discovering forgotten fairy tales in libraries, flea markets, used bookstores, and internet searches, and he has introduced countless readers to these remarkable works and their authors.
'The Stardust Thief will transport you, enchant you, and revive your belief in the magic of storytelling' Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the SunInspired by stories from One Thousand and One Nights, The Stardust Thief weaves the gripping tale of a legendary smuggler, a cowardly prince and a dangerous quest across the desert to find a magical lamp.
'Smart and subversive, these charming romances will ignite your heart - and your hope' Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the SunProper Regency ladies are not supposed to become magicians - but Miss Abigail Wilder is far from proper.
'A darkly gorgeous fantasy that sparkles with snow and magic, this book wholly enchanted me' Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesEnter the world of the hidden folk - and discover the most whimsical, enchanting and heart-warming tale you'll read this year, featuring the intrepid Emily Wilde.
WINNER OF THE NEBULA AWARD FOR BEST NOVELWINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVELONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S TOP TEN 21ST CENTURY FANTASY NOVELS'Clever, wickedly fun .
'IMAGINATIVE AND COMPELLING' Juliet Marillier, author of the Sevenwaters SeriesTHERE IS A VERY OLD STORY, RARELY TOLD, OF A WOLF THAT RUNS INTO THE OCEAN AND BECOMES A WHALE.
***Shortlisted for the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards for Best Novel***'A gorgeous, aching love letter to stories, storytellers and the doors they lead us through .
'Engaging, modern fables with a feminist tang' Sunday TimesDARK, POTENT AND UNCANNY, HAG BURSTS WITH THE UNTOLD STORIES OF OUR ISLES, CAPTURED IN VOICES AS VARIED AS THEY ARE VIVID.
'Her Imagination was one of the most dazzling this century' MARINA WALKER, INDEPENDENT 'The way to Carter's visionary and lurid world' THE TIMES'The darting, lyrical pen of Angela Carter, mistress of the erotic picaresque' KIRKUS REVIEWS'I know nothing.
'The boldest of English women writers' LORNA SAGE 'Her writing is pyrotechnic - fuelled with ideas, packed with images and spangling the night with her starry language' OBSERVER 'She can glide from ancient to modern, from darkness to luminosity, from depravity to comedy without any hint of strain and without losing the elusive power of the original tales' THE TIMES 'This crazy world whirled around her, men and women dwarfed by toys and puppets, where even the birds are mechanical and the few human figures went masked .
'A book I will return to time and time again' MEGAN BONTRAGER 'Perfectly captures the dark heart of girlhood' JEN JULIAN '[A] wonderfully chilling and entirely immersive feminist horror story' Publishers WeeklyShe's a cautionary tale told by mothers to their young children, 'Come back before it gets dark.
Valerio Massimo Manfredi's The Last Legion opens on the day that the Western Roman Empire collapses finally in 470AD, as the Last Emperor of Rome is encamped and protected by the Nova Invicta Legion.
A woman's take on the timeless Hindu tale the Mahabharata, The Palace of Illusions transports us back to a time that is half-history, half-myth, and wholly magical.
The companion volume to The Earth Chronicles series that reveals the identity of mankind's ancient gods*; Explains why these ';gods' from Nibiru, the Anunnaki, genetically engineered Homo sapiens, gave Earthlings civilization, and promised to return*; 30,000 sold in hardcoverZecharia Sitchin's bestselling series The Earth Chronicles provided humanity's side of the story concerning our origins at the hands of the Anunnaki, ';those who from heaven to earth came.
After brilliantly reimagining the worlds of Oz, Wonderland, Dickensian London, and the Nutcracker, the New York Times bestselling author of Wicked turns his unconventional genius to Hans Christian Andersen's "e;The Wild Swans,"e; transforming this classic tale into an Italian-American girl's poignant coming-of-age story, set amid the magic of Christmas in 1960s New York.
'A masterly achievement, a work of imaginative grandeur and complete artistic control' Ian McEwan'Brilliant and unputdownable' Salman RushdieHe's a trickster, a player, a jester.
Lewis Carrolls beloved classic stories are reimagined in this deluxe illustrated gift edition from the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise, MinaLimadesigned with stunning full color artwork and several interactive features.
In theepic conclusion to Jack Heckels whimsical fantasy series, Dark Lord Avery Stewart must join the Company of the Fellowship in a frenzied war against Moregoth and the corrupt forces of Mysterium.
The second novel of Jack Heckels Mysterium series, The Darker Lord followsbeleaguered former Dark Lord Avery Stewart as he isforced to take up his cloak and his Imp once againandtravel the doors between realms in order tokeep the fabric of the universe intact.
Rudyard Kiplings classic collection of fables gets reimagined in this deluxe four-color collectible volume, featuring stunning new artwork and nine interactive elements crafted by MinaLima Design, the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise and the illustrated classic Peter Pan.
Collected for the first time,A Fairy-tale Endingcomprises two volumes of Jack Heckel'sCharming Tales: Once Upon a RhymeandHappily Never After to become the first full novel in the Charming Tales series.
A rollicking debut novel from award-winning playwright and screenwriter John Pielmeier reimagines the childhood of the much-maligned Captain Hook: his quest for buried treasure, his friendship with Peter Pan, and the story behind the swashbuckling world of Neverland.
From the acclaimed and popular illustrator of the New York Times bestseller Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Snow White, comes a unique and visually stunning spin on Cinderella-published to coincide with the release of the major-motion picture from Walt Disney directed by Kenneth Branagh and featuring an all-star cast.
A grieving college student meets a handsome boy shrouded in a dangerous mystery in this modern retelling of an ancient Scottish ballad-a beguiling fusion of love, fantasy, and myth that echoes the imaginative artistry of the works of Cassandra Clare, Kami Garcia, and Melissa Marr.
Discover ';the ultimate experience' (Julia Fierro, author of The Gypsy Moth Summer) in modern fantasy with this astounding, epic conclusion to the Keeper of Tales Trilogy, bringing together the cryptic prophecy in The Mapmaker's War with the troubling mysteries in The Chronicle of Secret Rivenleading to an unforgettable reckoning between lies and truth.
Nicole Galland, author of The Fools Tale, turns her clever pen toward re-imagining the famous legend of Lady Godiva in this expertly crafted historical novel set in Anglo-Saxon England.
