Treasures of Fantasy

by Margaret Weis (Editor / Contributor), Tracy Hickman

The beloved New York Times bestselling writing team of Weis and Hickman have combined their talents once again in a one-of-a-kind anthology of the most popular and acclaimed fantasy stories of the last two decades.

Never before have so many treasured and beloved fantasy stories been collected in one volume. A virtual "Who's Who" of fantasy writers, Treasures of Fantasy showcases dozens of Weis and Hickman's favorite short stories and novellas by authors such as Anne McCaffrey, Mercedes Lackey, Ray Bradbury, Roger Zeiazny, Orson Scott Card, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Harlan Ellison, Theodore Sturgeon, and Ursula K. Le Guin, to name a few. A collection that has been decades in the making and is sure to endure even longer, this unique collection will find its place in the libraries and hearts of fantasy enthusiasts everywhere.

Contents:
Introduction by Margaret Weis
A proper Santa Claus by Anne McCaffrey
Wet wings by Mercedes Lackey
Not long before the end by Larry Niven
The queen of air & darkness by Poul Anderson
Comes now the power by Roger Zelazny
Lady of the skulls by Patricia A. McKillup
The long night of waiting by Andre Norton
A dozen of everything by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Sandmagic by Orson Scott Card
Narrow valley by R.A. Lafferty
Guinevere's truth by Jennifer Roberson
Storm in a bottle by John Jakes
Sail on! Sail on! by Philip José Farmer
My dear Emily by Joanna Russ
The dragonbone flute by Lois Tilton
The man who loved the sea by Alan Brennert
The same to you doubled by Robert Sheckley
The dreamstone by C.J. Cherryh
The seventh Mandarin by Jane Yolen
The Montavarde camera by Avram Davidson
Shottle bop by Theodore Sturgeon
The king of the elves by Philip K. Dick
Salve, Regina by Melanie Rawn
The ones who walk away from Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin

Genres: Fantasy, Anthologies, Short Stories, Science Fiction Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction

448 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1997

About the author

Margaret Edith Weis is an American fantasy and science fiction author of dozens of novels and short stories. At TSR, Inc., she teamed with Tracy Hickman to create the Dragonlance role-playing game (RPG) world. She is founding CEO and owner of Sovereign Press, Inc and Margaret Weis Productions, licensing several popular television and movie franchises to make RPG series in addition to their own.
In 1999, Pyramid magazine named Weis one of The Millennium's Most Influential Persons, saying she and Hickman are "basically responsible for the entire gaming fiction genre". In 2002, she was inducted into the Origins Hall of Fame in part for Dragonlance.

Reviews

[David Raz · Rating 2 out of 5]

In one word: simplistic. These might have been novel stories at the time, but most of them look naive and simplistic now and I guessed the end of most stories after two paragraphs. It's a shame because the names of the writers would suggest much more greatness. On the other hand, these were selected by the godfather and godmather of TSR derivativeness, so perhaps that has something to do with it. I cannot recommend this book to fantasy readers nor to short story enthusiasts, so two stars out of five.

[George Willms · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very mixed bag of good to uninteresting stories.

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay collection of fantasy short stories. They didn't really keep my attention. I ended up reading most of it because I finished the rest of the library books and it wasn't due yet. Probably wouldn't recommend it to fantasy fans.

[Pygmy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I never was crazy about short stories, and this one was the usual mixed bag. Can't remember much of it, and after spending years in a box, I gladly donated it to make room on the shelf.

[Mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice collection of short stories by some great fantasy sci fi authors. Some were great and fun and poignant, others I couldn't stand and skipped. That's what you get with short stories!!!!

[Rebecca Thomason · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great variety of wonderful stories, much food for thought.

[Miriam Smirnov · Rating 5 out of 5]

must own. best of the best.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I guess I don’t hate fantasy stories. Weird.

[Thoraiya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love "Lady of the Skulls," "Sandmagic," "The Dragonbone Flute," "The Man Who Loved the Sea," "The Montavarde Camera," "The King of the Elves," and, of course, "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas."

[Tom Howard · Rating 4 out of 5]

9 out of 10

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[Nick]

Honestly, read Sandmagic. That's a world that has to be expanded upon.

[Franc Evan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great addition to any fantasy lovers library

[Troy Erickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!