Firebirds
Subtitle: an anthology of original fantasy and science fiction
By: edited by Sharyn November.
Contributors: November, Sharyn.
Publisher: Firebird
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 420
Subjects: Short stories.; Fantasy fiction, American.; Fantasy fiction, English.; Science fiction, American.; Science fiction, English.
Description: A collection of sixteen short science fiction and fantasy stories by award-winning authors. Firebirds is more than simply an anthology -- it is a celebration of wonderful writing. It gathers together sixteen original stories by some of today's finest writers of fantasy and science fiction. Together, they have won virtually every major prize -- from the National Book Award to the World Fantasy Award to the Newbery Medal -- and have made best-seller lists worldwide. These authors, including Lloyd Alexander (The Chronicles of Prydain), Diana Wynne Jones (The Merlin Conspiracy), Garth Nix (The Abhorsen Trilogy), Patricia A. McKillip (Ombria in Shadow), Meredith Ann Pierce (The Darkangel Trilogy), and Nancy Farmer (The House of the Scorpion), each with his or her own inimitable style, tell stories that will entertain, provoke, startle, amuse, and resonate long after the last page has been turned. The writers featured in Firebirds all share a connection to Firebird Books, an imprint that is dedicated to publishing the best fantasy and science fiction for teenage and adult readers. This anthology marks a milestone for Firebird -- and is a must-read for all teenage and adult fans of speculative fiction. Firebird-the imprint-is dedicated to publishing the best fantasy and science fiction for teenage and adult readers. Firebirds is an equally special anthology. Its sixteen original stories showcase some of the genre's most admired authors, including multiple award-winners Diana Wynne Jones, Garth Nix, Lloyd Alexander, Nancy Farmer, Meredith Ann Pierce, and Patricia A. McKillip. Here you will find a sparkling range of writing, from dark humor to high sword and sorcery to traditional ballads-something for every sort of reader. Finally, to make this anthology even more of a standout, it appears first as a deluxe, jacketed hardcover. Welcome to Firebirds-a must-have for fans of contemporary speculative fiction.
Table of contents: title: Cotillion / Delia Sherman; title: The baby in the night deposit box / Megan Whalen Turner; title: Beauty / Sherwood Smith; title: Mariposa / Nancy Springer; title: Max Mondrosch / Lloyd Alexander; title: The fall of Ys / Meredith Ann Pierce; title: Medusa / Michael Cadnum; title: The black fox / Emma Bull (adaptation) and Charles Vess (illustrations); title: Byndley / Patricia A. McKillip; title: The lady of the ice garden / Kara Dalkey; title: Hope chest / Garth Nix; title: Chasing the wind / Little Dot / Diana Wynne Jones; title: Remember me / Nancy Farmer; title: Flotsam / Nina Kiriki Hoffman; title: The flying woman / Laurel Winter.