num_pages: 683
description: Dubbed the American Tolkien by Time magazine, #1 New York Times bestselling author George R.R. Martin is a giant in the field of fantasy literature and one of the most exciting storytellers of our time. Now he delivers a rare treat for readers: a compendium of his shorter works, collected into two stunning volumes, that offer fascinating insight into his journey from young writer to award-winning master.Gathered here in Volume I are the very best of George R.R. Martin's early works, including never-before-published fan pieces, his Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker Award-winning stories plus the original novella The Ice Dragon, from which Martin's New York Times bestselling children's book of the same title originated. A dazzling array that features extensive author commentary, Dreamsongs, Volume I, is the perfect collection for both Martin devotees and a new generation of fans.Contents:- Introduction by Gardner Dozois One: A Four-Color Fanboy (2003)- Only Kids Are Afraid of the Dark (1967)- The Fortress (2003)- And Death His Legacy (2003)Two: The Filthy Pro (2003)- The Hero (1971)- The Exit to San Breta (1972)- The Second Kind of Loneliness (1972)- With Morning Comes Mistfall (1973)Three: The Light of Distant Stars (2003)- A Song for Lya (1974)- The Stone City (1977)- This Tower of Ashes (1976)- And Seven Times Never Kill Man (1975)- Bitterblooms (1977)- The Way of Cross and Dragon (1979)Four: The Heirs of Turtle Castle (2003)- The Lonely Songs of Laren Dorr (1976)- The Ice Dragon (1980)- In the Lost Lands (1982)Five: Hybrids and Horrors (2003)- Meathouse Man (1976)- Remembering Melody (1981)- Sandkings (1979)- Nightflyers (1980)- The Monkey Treatment (1983)- The Pear-Shaped Man (1987)
language: English
title: Dreamsongs, Volume I
titlecomplete: Dreamsongs, Volume I
characters: Dr. Weird, Stan Lee, Lindran, Fieldbishop Dhallis, Old Cain, Dr. Charles Dubowski, Pinto Vortando, Lommie Thorne, Alys Northwind, Robert E. Howard, Nelson Gourlay, Suchtelen, Stephen Cobalt Northstar, Ben Bova, Terry Carr, Kaydar, Squadfather Walman, Squadmother Jolip, Simon Kress, Jon Azure Cross, Lukyan Mo, Andre Norton, Malada Blane, Saint Judas, Arik neKrol, Will Rogers, Captain Bannersson, Gray Alys, Dino Valcarenghi, Cox, John W. Campbell, Proctor Wyatt, Howard Keltner, Sharra, Phil Gustaffson, Royd Eris, Franklin D. Scott, Kenny Dorchester, Karoly d'Branin, Torgathon Nine-Klariis Tûn, Lisa Tuttle, Robert A. Silverberg, Manta Ray, Jad Rakkis, Mr. Michael Englehart, Pete Pumetti, Joe Haldeman, Dannel, Rommel, Jala Wo, Garizan, Donelly, Clint Bigglestone, Don Fowler, Bengt Anttonen, Bakkalon, Laurie Blackburn, Tomas Chung, De Laurier, John Kagen, Carl Bannersson, Ted White, Sveaborg, Idi Noreddian, Lissandra, Susie Benet, Norvel Arlington Beauregard, C'ara DaHan, Jannis Ryther, Lester Kamenz, George Guthridge, Eric Frank Russell, Raymond Collins Martin, Mr. Laurel, Carl Grady, Erika Stormjones, Anne Kaye, Greg Trager, Old Laura, Melantha Jhirl, Korbec, Donald A. Wollheim, Walberg, Deirdre d'Allerane
genres: Science Fiction, Collections, Science Fiction Fantasy, Anthologies, Horror, Fiction, Short Stories, Fantasy, Short Story Collection, Speculative Fiction
ratings_count: 4863
series: Dreamsongs, Dreamsongs Sections
publisher: Bantam Spectra