{"product_id":"the-mammoth-book-of-short-fantasy-novels-by-isaac-asimov-rare-books","title":"The Mammoth Book of Short Fantasy Novels by Isaac Asimov (rare books)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"168\"\u003eThe Mammoth Book of Short Fantasy Novels\u003c\/em\u003e is a rich anthology that brings together a collection of outstanding fantasy novellas and short novels by some of the most celebrated authors in the genre. Edited by Isaac Asimov, Martin H. Greenberg, and Charles G. Waugh, the book features works that span various subgenres of fantasy—from high fantasy and sword-and-sorcery to mythic tales and magical realism. Each story is carefully selected to represent both the diversity and literary quality of fantasy fiction, offering readers imaginative worlds, compelling characters, and epic adventures in a concise format. While not written by Asimov himself, his editorial contribution lends weight and context to the collection. The anthology includes classic and lesser-known works alike, making it a treasure trove for both longtime fantasy fans and newcomers seeking an introduction to the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e13 Short Fantasy Novels from the masters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOUL ANDERSON The Gate of the Flying Knives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Thieves' World tale wherein the rewards of chivalry are not what they seem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSUZY MCKEE CHARNAS Unicorn Tapestry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tale of a modern-day meeting with a vampire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAVRAM DAVIDSON Sleep Well of Nights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prophetic dream leads to hidden treasure and buried secrets in the eerie jungles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eof South America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIR H. RIDER HAGGARD Black Heart and White Heart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn arrogant hunter in Zulu territory learns too late that magic serves those who\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebelieve in its power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eROBERTE. HOWARD Red Nails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConan the Cimmerian meets his match in a war to the death between two duelling clans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJOHN JAKES Storm in a Bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edrought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA story of wizardry and betrayal in which a captive attempts to break a curse of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFRITZ LEIBER III Met in Lankhmar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1970 Nebula Award winner for Best Novella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMICHAEL MOORCOCK The Lands Beyond the World\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElric, Prince of Melboné, confronts the powerful magic of an ancestor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJANET MORRIS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Man and His God\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother Thieves' World story about Tempus of Sanctuary who triumphs over his\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epast transgressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eANDRE NORTON Spider Silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blind woman obtains the secret of exquisite weaving in a dangerous land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHOMAS BURNETT SWANN Where is the Bird of Fire?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA faun's heartbreaking story of the enchanted land of the gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJACK VANCE Guyal of Sfere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuyal defies a great power in his quest for love and knowledge in a far distant time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eROGER ZELAZNY Tower of Ice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a fantastic frozen land a brave knight seeks an evil wizard and saves a princess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1923\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsaac Asimov\u003c\/strong\u003e (1920–1992) was a prolific Russian-born American author and biochemist, best known for his works of science fiction and popular science. He wrote or edited over 500 books across a wide range of genres, including the \u003cem data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eFoundation\u003c\/em\u003e series and \u003cem data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eRobot\u003c\/em\u003e series, which helped shape modern science fiction. Asimov was also a skilled editor, curating anthologies that showcased the best of science fiction and fantasy literature. A master of clarity and logic, he was known for making complex ideas accessible to general readers. In his editorial work—such as \u003cem data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eThe Mammoth Book of Short Fantasy Novels\u003c\/em\u003e—Asimov brought his deep knowledge of genre fiction to bear, helping to highlight important and entertaining works by other authors. His legacy endures not only through his own writing but also through his efforts to promote the work of fellow writers in speculative fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45259234410682,"sku":"35P8A5B0H-Used","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/fffffffffffff_8c2aca53-875e-4154-81d4-e1ccf8d5ad65.jpg?v=1761152618","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-mammoth-book-of-short-fantasy-novels-by-isaac-asimov-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}