{"product_id":"9780008295820_the-book-of-magic-a-collection-of-stories-by-various-authors","title":"The Book of Magic: A collection of stories by various authors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAn anthology celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic fantasy – featuring stories by George R. R. Martin, Scott Lynch, Megan Lindholm, and many more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHot on the heels of Gardner Dozois’s (Rogues, Old Venus) acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it be otherwise? For every Frodo, there is a Gandalf…and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda…and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore…and Severus Snape?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFigures of wisdom and power, possessing arcane, often forbidden knowledge, wizards and sorcerers are shaped – or misshaped – by the potent magic they seek to wield. Yet though their abilities may be godlike, these men and women remain human…some might say all too human. Such is their curse. And their glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn these pages, seventeen of today’s top fantasy writers – including award-winners K. J. Parker (\u003cem\u003eThe Two of Swords\u003c\/em\u003e), Megan Lindholm (\u003cem\u003eThe Windsingers\u003c\/em\u003e), John Crowley (\u003cem\u003eThe Deep\u003c\/em\u003e), Tim Powers \u003cem\u003e(Last Call\u003c\/em\u003e), Liz Williams (\u003cem\u003eSnake Agent\u003c\/em\u003e), Elizabeth Bear (Eternal Sky Trilogy), George R.R. Martin (A Song of Ice and Fire), Kate Elliott (The Court of Fives Trilogy), Scott Lynch (\u003cem\u003eThe Republic of Thieves\u003c\/em\u003e), and more – cast wondrous spells that thrillingly evoke the mysterious, awesome, and at times downright terrifying worlds where magic reigns supreme: worlds as far away as forever…and as near as next door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrated by Mark Deakins, Susan Denaker, Stephen Mendel, Lincoln Hoppe, Holly Palance, Nicholas Guy Smith, Maxwell Caulfield, Kristen Ariza, Tonya Cornelisse, Bruce Mann, Sile Birmingham, John Lee, Almarie Guerra, Steve West, Elliot Hill, Kimberly Farr, Scott Brick and Karissa Vacker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis anthology is a collection of the best fiction, filled with mythical creatures and action-packed adventures. The Book of Magic is a short journey into a world where dragons rule and every turn is a new adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Joe Abercrombie (The Wisdom of Crowds), Brandon Sanderson (Rhythm of War), Richard Swan (The Justice of Kings), Matthew Hughes (9 Tales of Raffalon), and Shawn Speakman (Unfettered).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardner Dozois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889586032789,"sku":"9780008295820","price":66.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008295820_61ad9abd-1517-4245-9d19-914516bf9d4c.jpg?v=1776888162","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008295820_the-book-of-magic-a-collection-of-stories-by-various-authors","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}