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The Book of Dragons

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The Book of Dragons is an enchanting anthology that brings together a collection of dragon-themed stories from various renowned authors. Each tale explores these mythical creatures' power, mystery, and beauty across diverse settings and narratives. The book weaves fantasy and adventure, offering readers a glimpse into worlds where dragons play pivotal roles in shaping destinies.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by magical worlds where dragons roam and legend weaves into everyday life. With an enchanting mix of mythical creatures and riveting adventures, it's perfect for readers who revel in the wonders of fantasy and the thrill of sci-fi escapades.

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The Book of Dragons

HERE BE DRAGONS…

A unique collection of stories by the greatest fantasy writers working today.

A thrilling collection of short stories by modern masters of fantasy and science fiction

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HERE BE DRAGONS…

A unique collection of stories by the greatest fantasy writers working today.

Sparking myths and legends from Asia to Europe, Africa to North America, dragons are the most universal and awe-inspiring of magical creatures.

Whether they are fearsome, rampaging monsters or benevolent sages with much to teach humanity, dragons bring creation, destruction, and adventure in stories told all around the globe.

In this landmark collection, award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan combines nearly thirty never-before-seen short stories and poems, written by modern masters of science fiction and fantasy, and illustrations by acclaimed artist Rovina Cai.

Featuring stories from Scott Lynch, R.F. Kuang, Garth Nix, Ken Liu, Kate Elliott, and many more, The Book of Dragons breathes fresh life and fire into the greatest magical beasts of all.

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The Book of Dragons, an award-winning anthology curated by Jonathan Strahan, is highly praised for its rich and diverse collection of dragon tales. Featuring 29 stories and poems, the anthology showcases vivid reimaginations that captivate readers with treasures of wonder and ensure a gripping experience for fans of fantasy. Each story brings a unique perspective to the theme, offering something to delight every reader and promising to entice a hunger for more dragon tales.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008331535

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Contributors:

  • Edited by Jonathan Strahan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Jonathan Strahan has co-edited The Year's Best Australian Science Fiction and Fantasy series of anthologies for HarperCollins Australia, co-edits the Science Fiction: The Best of . . . and Fantasy: The Best of . . . anthology series with Karen Haber for Simon & Schuster/ibooks, edits the Best Short Novels anthology series for the Doubleday Science Fiction Book Club, and co-edited The Locus Awards for Eos with Charles N. Brown. He is also the Reviews Editor for Locus: The Magazine of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Fields, and reviews for the magazine regularly. He is currently working on The New Space Opera II.

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