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y separately published work icon The Book of Witches : An Anthology anthology   short story   science fiction   fantasy  
Issue Details: First known date: 2023... 2023 The Book of Witches : An Anthology
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'With a breathtaking array of original stories from around the world, P. Djèlí Clark, Amal El Mohtar, Garth Nix, Darcie Little Badger, Sheree Renée Thomas, and two dozen other fantasy and science fiction geniuses bring a new and exciting twist to one of the most beloved figures in fiction, witches, in never-before-seen works written exclusively for The Book of Witches, compiled by award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan and illustrated by award-nominated artist Alyssa Winans.

'Witches! Whether you know them from Shakespeare or from Wicked, there is no staple more beloved in folklore, fairy tale, or fantasy than these magical beings. Witches are everywhere, and at the heart of stories that resonate with many people around the world. This dazzling, otherworldly collection gathers new stories of witches from all walks of life, ensuring a Halloween readers will never forget. Whether they be maiden, mother, crone, or other; funny, fierce, light and airy, or dark and disturbing; witches are a vital part of some of the greatest stories we have, and new ones start here!' (Publication summary)

Notes

  • Dedication: For Marianne, Jessica, and Sophie - now and always.

    Epigraph: 'There's a little witch in all of us' - Practical Magic

  • Contents indexed selectively.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Pymble, Turramurra - Pymble - St Ives area, Sydney Northern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,:Voyager , 2023 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
What Is a Witch?, Jonathan Strahan , single work essay
Catechism for Those Who Would Find Witches, Kathleen Jennings , single work short story
The Unexpected Excursion of the Murder Mystery Writing Witches, Garth Nix , single work short story
Through the Woods, Due West, Angela Slatter , single work short story

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Pymble, Turramurra - Pymble - St Ives area, Sydney Northern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: Voyager , 2023 .
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      Extent: 512p.
      Note/s:
      • Published August 1, 2023
      ISBN: 9780063113220

Works about this Work

Locus Looks at Books : Gary K. Wolfe , 2023 single work review
— Appears in: Locus , July vol. 91 no. 1 2023; (p. 16)

— Review of The Book of Witches : An Anthology 2023 anthology short story
Locus Looks at Books : Gary K. Wolfe , 2023 single work review
— Appears in: Locus , July vol. 91 no. 1 2023; (p. 16)

— Review of The Book of Witches : An Anthology 2023 anthology short story
Last amended 11 Mar 2024 14:38:57
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