CONTEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE —Issued shortly after the novel’s success and ahead of its 1978 film adaptation, these calendars illustrate the growing commercial and visual reach of fantasy publishing in the late twentieth century.These calendars reflect the broader expansion of Watership Down from novel to cultural phenomenon. The artwork presents the Downs.....

New York: Luna, 2005. With no teacher to guide her, no mentor to discourage her from the impossible, Mel Dawnfield pushed her magic to its limits -- and surpassed them. Only to find that her powers aren't enough to halt burgeoning rebellion within her husband's fledgling realm -- or a......

New York: Penguin Books, 2005. Cover Art by Jerry Vanderstelt. Later Printing. Illustrated Wraps. Centuries ago, the wizards of Colossae unleashed an unimaginable force of destruction: the Stalker. Only the sacrifice of their entire city could contain the menace they had wrought—but even then, the Stalker was only imprisoned, and.....

New York: Del Ray, 1993. Convention Special. This epic fantasy novel continues the adventures of Amalric Antero, a seasoned adventurer who, having returned from the legendary Far Kingdoms, now faces the twilight of his years. The narrative unfolds as Amalric embarks on a perilous journey to discover the true Far.....

New York: E. P. Dutton & Company, 1935. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE --Mistress of Mistresses stands as a cornerstone of pre-Tolkien fantasy. Its significance lies in Eddison’s refusal to write 'down' to his audience, instead creating a complex, adult-oriented secondary world rooted in philosophy and heroic ethics. Within the context of the.....

New York: ROC Fantasy, 1992. First Printing, October, 1992. In a nameless city, caught between past and future, a mythic realm lies at the "heart of the world." Here, wicked Rat Lords oppress humanity, while god-daemons contemplate ending existence. This sparks a quest for survival led by the powerful White.....

New York: Del Ray / Ballantine, 1990. Cover Art by Romas. First Edition, March 1990. Illustrated Wraps. Sun Wolf knew he had the power of magic, but he needed a master wizard to teach him to fully use his skills. But there was no one who could do the job.....

Series Context —By the early 2000s, Brian Jacques had firmly established Redwall as one of the defining children’s fantasy series of the late 20th century. These later volumes demonstrate the enduring appeal of the series, maintaining narrative freshness while reinforcing its core themes of courage, loyalty, and community.Unlike earlier entries.....

New York: Ballantine. Cover Art by TedCoconia. Camber of Culdi (1976) is the first novel in Katherine Kurtz’s Legends of Camber of Culdi trilogy, which serves as a prequel to her earlier Chronicles of the Deryni. Set in the medieval-inspired kingdom of Gwynedd, the story unfolds in a world where.....

New York: Ballantine Books, 1983. Cover Art by Darrell Sweet. The Deryni novels are set in Gwynedd, one of the Eleven Kingdoms, a fictional realm resembling the 12th-century British Isles. Governed by a feudal monarchy and influenced by a dominant Holy Church akin to the Roman Catholic Church, Gwynedd is.....

New York: Tor Fantasy, 2007. First Printing, thus, January 2007. Illustrated Wraps. Compellingly told, rich with real people and real animals, Wolf Hunting is the latest and strongest in an increasingly and rewarding sequence of fantasy epics.

New York: Del Ray / Ballantine, 2007. Cover Art by Paul Youll. First Printing, Thus. Illustrated Wraps. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A richly detailed story on a par with the rest of the Pern canon . . . another successful McCaffrey mother-and-son collaboration.”—Booklist.

New York: Bantan / Spectra, 1995. Cover Art by Richard Bober. First Printing. Illustrated Wraps. A millennium before the Winter War, Prince Elgo of the Vanadurin slew the Dragon Sleeth and brought back the immense riches from its lair. However, the treasure held more than just gold and gems—it carried.....