Magic : the final fantasy collection / Isaac Asimov.
| Author/creator | Asimov, Isaac |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : HarperPrism, ©1996. |
| Description | viii, 275 pages ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Pt. 1. The final fantasy stories: To your health -- The critic on the hearth -- It's a job -- Baby, it's cold outside -- The time traveler -- Wine is a mocker -- The mad scientist -- The fable of the three princes -- March against the foe -- Northwestward -- Prince Delightful and the flameless dragon. Pt. 2. On fantasy: Magic -- Sword and sorcery -- Concerning Tolkien -- In days of old -- Giants in the earth -- When fantasy became fantasy -- The reluctant critic -- The unicorn -- Unknown -- Extrordinary [sic] voyages -- Fairy tales -- Dear Judy-Lynn -- Fantasy. Pt. 3. Beyond fantasy: Reading and writing -- The right answer -- Ignorance in America -- Knock plastic! -- Lost in non-translation -- Look long upon a monkey -- Thinking about thinking. |
| Abstract | A collection of stories, mixing fiction and non-fiction. Most of the fiction pieces belong to a series about a man and his demon, while the non-fiction pieces discuss the craft of science fiction and fantasy writing. The author analyzes the work of famous writers, including his own. |
| Local note | Joyner-See also manuscript material related to the James H. and Virginia Schlobin Literature of the Fantastic Collection. Ask in Joyner Library Special Collections. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Schlobin copy Gift of Roger Schlobin, 2004 |
| LCCN | 95023738 |
| ISBN | 0061052051 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Schlobin Fantasy Collection | PS3551.S5 M27 1996 | ✔ Available | Request Material |