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PublisherTachyon Publications

ISBN-101616963905

ISBN-139781616963903

eBay Product ID (ePID)23057265844

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Book TitleEssential Peter S. Beagle, Volume 2: Oakland Dragon Blues and Other Stories

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicFantasy / General, Magical Realism, Fantasy / Dragons & Mythical Creatures

Publication Year2023

IllustratorPui-Mun Law, Stephanie

GenreFiction

AuthorPeter S. Beagle

FormatHardcover

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Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.3 in

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ReviewsPraise for Peter S. Beagle "One of my favorite writers." --Madeleine L'Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time "Peter S. Beagle illuminates with his own particular magic such commonplace matters as ghosts, unicorns, and werewolves. For years a loving readership has consulted him as an expert on those hearts' reasons that reason does not know." --Ursula K. Le Guin, author of A Wizard of Earthsea "Peter S. Beagle has both opulence of imagination and mastery of style." --New York Times Book Review "At his best, Peter S. Beagle outshines the moon, the sun, the stars, the entire galaxy." --Seattle Times "Peter Beagle deserves a seat at the table with the great masters of fantasy." --Christopher Moore, author of Lamb and The Serpent of Venice "Not only one of our greatest fantasists, but one of our greatest writers, a magic realist worthy of consideration with such writers as Marquez, Allende, and even Borges." --The American Culture "We all have something to learn--about writing, about humanity, about hope--from Peter Beagle." --Seanan McGuire author of Rosemary and Rue "Peter S. Beagle is (in no particular order) a wonderful writer, a fine human being, and a bandit prince out to steal readers' hearts." --Tad Williams, author of Tailchaser's Song "Peter S. Beagle is a master of the magical." --Kurt Busiek, author of The Avengers "[Beagle] has been compared, not unreasonably, with Lewis Carroll and J. R. R. Tolkien, but he stands squarely and triumphantly on his own feet." --Saturday Review "Not only one of our greatest fantasists, but one of our greatest writers, a magic realist worthy of consideration with such writers as Marquez, Allende, and even Borges." --The American Culture "One of the all-time greats." --The Guardian

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Table Of ContentTable of Contents Introduction by Meg Elison: "Eating the Heart of Peter S. Beagle" Sleight of Hand Oakland Dragon Blues The Rock in the Park Oakland Dragon Blues The Rabbi's Holiday The Way it All Works The Best Worst Monster La Lune T'Attend The Story of Kao Yu Trinity, County, CA Marty and The Messenger The Mantichora Mr. McCaslin The Fifth Season Tarzan Swings by Barsoom

SynopsisWORLD FANTASY AWARD FINALIST LOCUS AWARD FINALIST 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., 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 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., 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. 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.