World of Warcraft: Folk & Fairy Tales of Azeroth

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World of Warcraft: Folk & Fairy Tales of Azeroth is a captivating collection of stories that delve into the rich tapestry of lore within the World of Warcraft universe. Bringing together a host of talented authors, this anthology explores the myths, folklore, and legends that form the cultural backbone of Azeroth. Each tale weaves a unique narrative, offering insight into the lives and adventures of its diverse inhabitants, from mythical creatures to heroic figures.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by the magical universe of Azeroth and appreciate myth and lore from the World of Warcraft setting. With tales crafted by acclaimed fantasy writers, the stories delve into the enchanting and rich tapestry of the Warcraft world, perfect for fans who love intricate world-building and epic narratives.

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World of Warcraft: Folk & Fairy Tales of Azeroth

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Monsters, mystery, and magic abound in this stunning, illustrated collection of original fairy tales from the World of Warcraft universe, as told by an all-star cast of bestselling, award-winning storytellers.

Embark on a journey through the fantastical lands of Azeroth, where mythical creatures roam, powerful magic is wielded, and extraordinary tales unfold. Each story is crafted by a master storyteller, offering a fresh perspective on the rich lore and vibrant landscapes of the beloved franchise.

This collection features contributions from acclaimed authors such as Garth Nix, Molly Knox Ostertag, Christie Golden, L.L. McKinney, Tamsyn Muir, Kami Garcia, Steve Danuser, Allison Irons, and E.C. Myers. Their unique voices bring to life enchanting fairy tales that capture the imagination and transport readers to a world where anything is possible.

Whether you're a long-time fan of World of Warcraft or new to the universe, World of Warcraft: Folk & Fairy Tales of Azeroth promises to be an enthralling addition to your collection, offering a new depth and understanding of Azeroth's enchanting legends and timeless adventures.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781950366477

Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 May 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Blizzard Entertainment

Illustration: All new illustrations of some of the fantastic sites and creatures inhabiting Azeroth.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 292.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Christie Golden is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty novels and more than a dozen short stories in the fields of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Her media tie-in works include launching the Ravenloft line in 1991 with Vampire of the Mists, more than a dozen Star Trek novels, several movie novelizations, the Warcraft novels Rise of the Horde, Lord of the Clans, Arthas: Rise of the Lich King, and War Crimes, Assassin's Creed: Heresy, as well as Star Wars: Dark Disciple and the Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi novels Omen, Allies, and Ascension. In 2017, she was awarded the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers' Faust Award and named a Grandmaster in recognition of over a quarter century of writing.

KAMI GARCIA is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of novels and comic books. As an award winning young adult novelist, she has published thirteen novels and graphic novels, in fifty-one countries and thirty-eight languages, and her books have sold more than ten million copies worldwide. Her best known works include Beautiful Creatures, which was adapted and released as a feature film by Alcon Entertainment and Warner Brothers, the Bram Stoker-nominated novels Unbreakable and Unmarked, The X-Files Origins: Agent of Chaos, Teen Titans: Raven and Teen Titans: Beast Boy, the first two titles in her bestselling graphic novel series, and the DC Black Label comic book series Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity. Kami is also a cofounder of Creators 4 Comics and YALLFest, one of the largest KidLit book festivals in the country . Find Kami online at kamigarcia.com and follow her on Instagram and Twitter @kamigarcia.

Molly Knox Ostertag is an award winning graphic novelist, known for the middle-grade trilogy The Witch Boy. She lives in Los Angeles with her wife and several spoiled pets, and writes for animation when she's not drawing comics or hobbit art.

E.C. Myers was assembled in the U.S. from Korean and German parts and raised by a single mother and the public library in Yonkers, New York. His books include the Andre Norton Awardwinning Fair Coin, The Silence of Six, RWBY: After the Fall, and RWBY: Fairy Tales of Remnant. His short fiction has appeared in magazines and anthologies such as A Thousand Beginnings and Endings and Mother of Invention, and he co-writes several series for Serial Box, including Orphan Black: The Next Chapter and Alternis. E.C. lives with his wife, son, and three doofy pets in Pennsylvania.

Alyssa Wong writes fiction, comics, and games. Her stories have won the Nebula Award, the World Fantasy Award, and the Locus Award. She was a finalist for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, and her fiction has been shortlisted for the Hugo, Bram Stoker, and Shirley Jackson Awards. Her comics credits include Marvel, Star Wars, and Adventure Time. She has also written for Overwatch.

Garth Nix has been a full-time writer since 2001, but has also worked as a literary agent, marketing consultant, book editor, book publicist, book sales representative, bookseller, and as a part-time soldier in the Australian Army Reserve. Garth's books include the Old Kingdom fantasy series: Sabriel, Lirael; Abhorsen; Clariel and Goldenhand; SF novels Shade's Children and A Confusion of Princes; and a Regency romance with magic, Newt's Emerald. His novels for children include The Ragwitch; the six books of The Seventh Tower sequence; The Keys to the Kingdom series and Frogkisser! His short fiction includes more than 60 published stories, some of them collected in Across the Wall and To Hold the Bridge. His most recent book is Angel Mage, with The Left-Handed Booksellers of London to be released in late 2020.He has co-written several books with Sean Williams, including the Troubletwisters series; Spirit Animals Book Three: Blood Ties; Have Sword, Will Travel; and Let Sleeping Dragons Lie. More than six million copies of Garth's books have been sold around the world, they have appeared on the bestseller lists of The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, The Bookseller and others, and his work has been translated into 42 languages. He has won multiple Aurealis Awards, the Ditmar Award, the Mythopoeic Award, CBCA Honour Book, and has been shortlisted for the Locus Awards, the Shirley Jackson Award and others.

Catherynne M. Valente is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of forty books of fantasy and science fiction, including Space Opera, the Fairyland series, Deathless, and The Orphan's Tales. She lives on a small island off the coast of Maine with her partner, one medium-sized dog, one very enormous cat, and a baby son slightly less enormous than the cat (for now).

Allison Irons is an editor at Blizzard Entertainment by day and a writer by night. With several smash-hits under their editorial belt, they are translating their skill in refining prose to creating it. Allison earned a Bachelor's degree with honors in English from California State University, Fullerton. They live in Southern California with their partner Kris and a little gray cat, where they spend most of their free time painting wargaming miniatures and playing games where you can be nice to the NPCs.

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