The Essential Peter S. Beagle, Volume 2: Oakland Dragon Blues and Other Stories

• About the book

<B><I>The essential second volume of bestselling author Peter S. Beagle s </I>(The Last Unicorn)<I> short stories, including one previously unpublished and four uncollected stories, shows again that Beagle is one of America s most influential fantasists. With his celebrated versatility, humor, and grace, Beagle is at home in a dazzling variety of subgenres. Evoking comparison to such iconic authors as Twain, Tolkien, Carroll, L Engle, and Vonnegut, this career retrospective celebrates Beagle s mastery of the short-story form.</I></B><BR><BR><B><I> Peter S. Beagle is one of my favorite authors. </I></B><BR><B> <I>Patrick Rothfuss, author of </I>The Name of the Wind</B><BR><BR><B><I>[STARRED REVIEW] This two-volume collection is a must-have for all of them. Yes, essential, for whomever you are. </I></B><BR> <B>Kirkus</B><BR><BR>A dilapidated dragon, a frustrated cop, and an unapologetic author square off over a dangerously abandoned narrative. The seemingly perfect addition to a weekly card game hides a dark secret from everyone but her teammate. A deeply respected judge meets his match in Snow Ermine, a gorgeous pickpocket.<BR><BR>From heartbreaking to humorous, these carefully curated stories by Peter S. Beagle show the depth and power of his incomparable prose and storytelling. Featuring a newly published story, The Mantichora, an original introduction from Meg Elison (<I>Find Layla</I>), and gorgeous illustrations from Stephanie Pui-Mun Law (<I>Shadowscapes</I>), this elegant collection is a must-have for any fan of classic fantasy.