Treasures of Fantasy

by Margaret Weis (Editor/Contributor), Tracy Hickman

Here be dragons--and elves, wizards, and unicorns and all the wonders of fantasy!

Here they are, collected in one indispensable volume--the most acclaimed stories of our time by the world-famous authors who have made fantasy the most exciting and popular genre in all literature.

Known for their bestselling Dragonlance Chronicles and Legends, noted authors Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman have brought together their own personal favorites--the immortal treasures of fantasy that inspired them--into an authoritative collection of imaginative excellence that is an essential addition to every bookshelf. Treasures of Fantasy also includes a new story by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, original to this edition.

If you truly love great fantasy, here's the one book you must have.

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

576 pages, Mass Market 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!