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A wish is a terrible thing... An anthology of unique twists on the fairy tale conceit of the curse, from the traditional to the modern - giving us brand new mythologies as well as new approaches to well-loved fables. Some might shock you, some might make you laugh, but they will all impress you with their originality.
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A wish is a terrible thing...
Cursed: An Anthology is a collection of unique twists on the fairy tale concept of the curse, ranging from the traditional to the modern. This anthology presents brand new mythologies alongside fresh takes on well-loved fables. While some stories might shock you and others might make you laugh, all are sure to impress with their originality.
This collection features stories from acclaimed authors including Neil Gaiman, Christina Henry, M.R. Carey, Charlie Jane Anders, Karen Joy Fowler, Jane Yolen & Adam Stemple, Catriona Ward, Jen Williams, James Brogden, Maura McHugh, Christopher Golden, Michael Marshall Smith, Angela Slatter, Lilith Saintcrow, Christopher Fowler, Alison Littlewood, Tim Lebbon, and Margo Lanagan.
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The anthology Cursed is praised for its unique blend of fairy tale, horror, and urban fantasy, offering new spins on classic stories and introducing some refreshing, original fairy tales. Reviewers appreciate its dark, eerie, and sometimes delightful narratives, highlighting its appeal to fans of dark fables and traditional folk horror. The collection is noted for its high quality of storytelling, diverse ideas, and the way it captivates readers with its compelling tales.
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ISBN: 9781789091502
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 March 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Titan Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Edited by Marie O'Regan
- Edited by Paul Kane
- Edited by Paul Kane
- Edited by Marie O'Regan
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 368g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Marie O'Regan is a British Fantasy Award-nominated writer and editor of horror and dark fantasy fiction. She is the author of four collections, Mirror Mere, Bury Them Deep, In Times of Want and Other Stories and The Last Ghost and Other Stories, and her anthologies include Hellbound Hearts, The Mammoth Book of Body Horror, Carnivale: Dark Tales From the Fairground, The Mammoth Book of Ghost Stories by Women, Phantoms, Exit Wounds and Wonderland. She is Co-Chair of the UK chapter of the Horror Writers' Association and lives in Derbyshire, UK. She tweets @Marie_O_Regan Paul Kane is the award-winning and bestselling author/editor of over 90 books, including the Arrowhead trilogy (gathered together in the sellout Hooded Man omnibus, revolving around a post-apocalyptic version of Robin Hood), The Butterfly Man and Other Stories, Sherlock Holmes and the Servants of Hell, Before, Arcana and Pain Cages (an Amazon #1 bestseller). He is a respected anthologist, editing books such as Beyond Rue Morgue, The Mammoth Book of Body Horror, Hellbound Hearts and Exit Wounds. His website can be found at www.shadow-writer.co.uk and he tweets @PaulKaneShadow
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Lizzy's Cozy Fantasy Reads
Life can be cold and harsh, so why not escape into the comforting pages of a cozy fantasy novel for a while?...View the list -
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Edd's listSci-Fi & Fantasy
2026 Hugo Award for Best Novel Finalists
Every year at the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), members vote on the best Science Fiction or Fantasy works of the previous...View the list -
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Lizzy's listSci-Fi & Fantasy
Fantasy Special Editions we are lusting after
It's no secret that here at Book Hero we love a special edition - preferably one with sprayed edges, beautiful artwork, and...View the list -
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Edd's listSci-Fi & Fantasy
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Special Editions
With physical books making a comeback in recent years, there are more gorgeous special editions out there than ever before. Here’s a...View the list -
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Shirl's listSci-Fi & Fantasy
10 Sci-Fi Novels that won both the Nebula and Hugo Awards
Discover ten of the greatest science fiction novels ever written each recognised with both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. These awards are...View the list
