Tales of the Witch World 1

Tales of the Witch World #1

by Andre Norton (Editor/Contributor), Marylois Dunn, Ardath Mayhar

An array of fantasy tales, includes works by Norton, Robert Bloch, Elizabeth Scarborough, A. C. Crispin, Ardath Mayhar, and Robert E. Vardeman.

Introduction / Andre Norton --
Of the shaping of Ulm's heir / by Andre Norton --
Heir apparent / by Robert Bloch --
Fenneca / by Wilanne Schneider Belden --
Bloodspell / by A.C. Crispin --
The white road / by Charles de Lint --
Cat and the other / by Marylois Dunn --
Oath-bound / by Pauline Griffin --
Of ancient swords and evil mist / by James R. Heidbrink --
Nine words in winter / by Caralyn Inks --
Were-hunter / by Mercedes Lackey --
Neither rest nor refuge / by Ardath Mayhar --
To rebuild the eyrie / by Sasha Miller --
Milk from a maiden's breast / by Elizabeth Scarborough --
Night hound's moon / by Mary H. Schaub --
Isle of illusion / by Carol Severance --
Green in High Hallack / by Kiel Stuart --
The road of dreams and death / by Robert E. Vardeman --
Biographical notes

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

337 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published August 15, 1987

About the author

Andre Norton, born Alice Mary Norton, was a pioneering American author of science fiction and fantasy, widely regarded as the Grande Dame of those genres. She also wrote historical and contemporary fiction, publishing under the pen names Andre Alice Norton, Andrew North, and Allen Weston. She launched her career in 1934 with The Prince Commands, adopting the name “Andre” to appeal to a male readership. After working for the Cleveland Library System and the Library of Congress, she began publishing science fiction under “Andrew North” and fantasy under her own name. She became a full-time writer in 1958 and was known for her prolific output, including Star Man’s Son, 2250 A.D. and Witch World, the latter spawning a long-running series and shared universe. Norton was a founding member of the Swordsmen and Sorcerers' Guild of America and authored Quag Keep, the first novel based on the Dungeons & Dragons game. She influenced generations of writers, including Lois McMaster Bujold and Mercedes Lackey. Among her many honors were being the first woman named Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy and SFWA Grand Master. In her later years, she established the High Hallack Library to support research in genre fiction. Her legacy continues with the Andre Norton Award for young adult science fiction and fantasy.

Reviews

[Tom · Rating 3 out of 5]

An ok collection of stories based in Norton's Witch World and environs.

Some good, some less so, a couple pretty ghastly.

Wouldn't bother reading unless you're a big fan, or you want something light to dip into.

[Sheila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only one of these short stories is by Norton. All others are by other authors she chose for the task. Most were good, to varying degrees. Only one was almost irredeemable (although, having read it gave me back story for a character in the final book in the series). Not sure how "canon" many of these can be considered, due to discrepancies with other books in the series.

[Bettie]

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[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the book that interduced me to the Witch World Series. One of my favorites.

[A.N. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ninny stories by multitude.