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How to Fracture a Fairy Tale

By Jane Yolen
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How to Fracture a Fairy Tale by Jane Yolen is a creative anthology that reimagines classic fairy tales and legends. Through fractured versions, the book reveals fresh perspectives on timeless stories: from a philosophical bridge evading its troll, to a spinner of straw wrongfully accused, and a retired wolf grappling with villainy. Each tale is paired with a unique author note and original poem, illuminating both familiar and newly refined narratives.
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This collection is perfect for readers who enjoy imaginative retellings of fairy tales and folklore, including fans of thoughtful, literary fantasy and those who appreciate classic stories with a modern twist.

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Fantasy icon Jane Yolen ( The Devil's Arithmetic, Briar Rose, Sister Emily's Lightship

-Advertising and co-op in national print, online outlets, and social media -Promotion at major trade and genre conventions, including BEA, Readercon, the International Convention for the Fantastic in the Arts, and the World Fantasy Convention -Features, interviews, and reviews targeting venues including the Washington Post, NPR, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and the San Francisco Chronicle -Author tour dates in New England, Scotland, and national TBD -Planned galley distribution and book giveaways to include NetGalley, Goodreads, Edelweiss, Tor.com, and additional online outlets

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Fantasy icon Jane Yolen (The Devil's Arithmetic, Briar Rose, Sister Emily's Lightship) is adored by generations of readers of all ages. Now she triumphantly returns with this inspired gathering of fractured fairy tales and legends. Yolen breaks open the classics to reveal their crystalline secrets: a philosophical bridge that misses its troll, a spinner of straw as a falsely accused moneylender, the villainous wolf adjusting poorly to retirement.

Each of these offerings features a new author note and original poem, illuminating tales that are old, new, and brilliantly refined.

This collection is Jane Yolen at her best. This is magic. - Patricia C. Wrede, author of the Enchanted Forest Chronicles

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781616963064

Publisher: Tachyon Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 November 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Tachyon Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Beloved fantasy legend Jane Yolen published her 365th book in 2018. Her work includes children’s fiction, poetry, short stories, graphic novels, nonfiction, fantasy, and science fiction. Her publications include Owl Moon, The Devil’s Arithmetic, Briar Rose, Sister Emily’s Starship, The Emerald Circus, and Sister Light, Sister Dark. Among her many honors are the Caldecott and Christopher Medals, multiple Nebula, World Fantasy, Mythopoeic, Golden Kite, and Jewish Book awards; as well as the World Fantasy Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Science Fiction Poetry Grand Master Award. Yolen is also a teacher of writing and a book reviewer. She lives in Western Massachusetts and St. Andrew, Scotland.

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