It's no secret that the fantasy genre has undergone a tremendous renaissance since the publication of the Harry Potter books and the recent successes of the film versions of The Lord of the Rings. Fantasy is one of the hottest genres going today, appealing to readers both young and old. This new guide focuses on titles that have come out of the recent publishing explosion in the fantasy arena. The authors organize and describe approximately 2,000 titles, most new to or newly described in this edition. A revised organization reflects the growth and trends in the genre, and all titles (except individual titles within series) are annotated.…mehr
It's no secret that the fantasy genre has undergone a tremendous renaissance since the publication of the Harry Potter books and the recent successes of the film versions of The Lord of the Rings. Fantasy is one of the hottest genres going today, appealing to readers both young and old. This new guide focuses on titles that have come out of the recent publishing explosion in the fantasy arena. The authors organize and describe approximately 2,000 titles, most new to or newly described in this edition. A revised organization reflects the growth and trends in the genre, and all titles (except individual titles within series) are annotated.
Diana Tixier Herald, winner of the Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award, is program and outreach manager at Delta County Libraries, Delta, CO, and an author, readers' advisory consultant, workshop presenter, and speaker. Bonnie Kunzel is Youth Services Coordinator, New Jersey State Library, and is former president of ALA's Young Adult Services Association (YALSA).
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Introduction Chapter 1: Epic Fantasy Chapter 2: Heroic Fantasy Chapter 3: Witches, Wizards, Enchantresses, and Magicians Chapter 4: Saga, Myth, and Legend Chapter 5: Fairy Tales Chapter 6: A Bestiary Chapter 7: World of Faerie Chapter 8: Alternate and Parallel Worlds Chapter 9: Time Travel Chapter 10: Mythic Reality Chapter 11: Genreblending Chapter 12: Shared World and Tie-In Fantasy Chapter 13: Fantasy Short Fiction Chapter 14: Resources Organizations and Conventions Appendix: Award Winning Fantasy Appendix: Humorous Fantasy Index
Introduction Chapter 1: Epic Fantasy Chapter 2: Heroic Fantasy Chapter 3: Witches, Wizards, Enchantresses, and Magicians Chapter 4: Saga, Myth, and Legend Chapter 5: Fairy Tales Chapter 6: A Bestiary Chapter 7: World of Faerie Chapter 8: Alternate and Parallel Worlds Chapter 9: Time Travel Chapter 10: Mythic Reality Chapter 11: Genreblending Chapter 12: Shared World and Tie-In Fantasy Chapter 13: Fantasy Short Fiction Chapter 14: Resources Organizations and Conventions Appendix: Award Winning Fantasy Appendix: Humorous Fantasy Index
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