The Book of Swords

The Book of Swords

New epic fantasy in the grand traditionâ€”including a never-before-published Song of Ice and Fire story by George R. R. Martin!

Fantasy fiction has produced some of the most unforgettable heroes ever conjured onto the page: Robert E. Howardâ€™s Conan the Barbarian, Michael Moorcockâ€™s Elric of MelnibonÃ©, Fritz Leiberâ€™s Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Classic characters like these made sword and sorcery a storytelling sensation, a cornerstone of fantasy fictionâ€”and an inspiration for a new generation of writers, spinning their own outsize tales of magic and swashbuckling adventure.

Now, in TheÂ Book of Swords, acclaimed editor and bestselling author Gardner Dozois presents an all-new anthology of original epic tales by a stellar cast of award-winning modern mastersâ€”many of them set in their authorsâ€™ best-loved worlds. Join todayâ€™s finest tellers of fantastic tales, including George R. R. Martin, K. J. Parker, Robin Hobb, Scott Lynch, Ken Liu, C. J. Cherryh, Daniel Abraham, Lavie Tidhar, Ellen Kushner, and more on action-packed journeys into the outer realms of dark enchantment and intrepid derring-do, featuring a stunning assortment of fearless swordsmen and warrior women who face down danger and death at every turn with courage, cunning, and cold steel.

FEATURING SIXTEEN ALL-NEW STORIES:

â€œThe Best Man Winsâ€ by K. J. Parker
â€œHer Fatherâ€™s Swordâ€ by Robin Hobb
â€œThe Hidden Girlâ€ by Ken Liu
â€œThe Sword of Destinyâ€ by Matthew Hughes
â€œâ€˜I Am a Handsome Man,â€™ Said Apollo Crowâ€ by Kate Elliott
â€œThe Triumph of Virtueâ€ by Walter Jon Williams
â€œThe Mocking Towerâ€ by Daniel Abraham
â€œHruntingâ€ by C. J. Cherryh
â€œA Long, Cold Trailâ€ by Garth Nix
â€œWhen I Was a Highwaymanâ€ by Ellen Kushner
â€œThe Smoke of Gold Is Gloryâ€ by Scott Lynch
â€œThe Colgrid Conundrumâ€ by Rich Larson
â€œThe Kingâ€™s Evilâ€ by Elizabeth Bear
â€œWaterfallingâ€ by Lavie TidharÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
â€œThe Sword Tyrasteâ€ by Cecelia Holland
â€œThe Sons of the Dragonâ€ by George R. R. Martin
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And an introduction by Gardner Dozois

â€œWhen fine writer and expert editor [Gardner] Dozois beckons, authors deliverâ€”and this surely will be one of the yearâ€™s essential anthologies.â€â€”Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Country USA
Brand Bantam
Manufacturer Bantam
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780399593765
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2017-10-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780399593765

Country	USA
Brand	Bantam
Manufacturer	Bantam
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780399593765
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2017-10-10
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780399593765

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