After Magic [Paperback]

Bruce Boston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1999

Fantasy novella, set in Victorian England, about a medium and a magician

Editorial Reviews

Review

"..discover Boston's whimsical sense of humor and fancy for yourself...a delightful poke at a particular brand of fantasy as well as classic delusions. It's a pleasure." -- Analog

...a flirty, entertaining escapade powered by the eccentric individuals Boston brings to life...a fun read. -- -Lisa DuMond, SF SITE

...discover Boston's whimsical sense of humor and fancy for yourself....It's a pleasure. -- -Tom Easton, ANALOG

About the Author

Bruce Boston is the author of 24 books and chapbooks, including the novel Stained Glass Rain. His work has won numerous awards, including a Pushcart Prize for fiction, three Asimov Readers Choice Awards, and the only Grand Master Award given by the Science Fiction Poetry Association in its 22-year history

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Dark Regions (October 1, 1999)
• ISBN-10: 1888993170
• ISBN-13: 978-1888993172
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,678,590 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Three-time Bram Stoker Award winner Bruce Boston is the author of forty-five books and chapbooks, including the novels The Guardener's Tale and Stained Glass Rain. His fiction and poetry have appeared in hundreds of publications, most visibly in Asimov's SF Magazine, Amazing Stories, Weird Tales, Strange Horizons, Realms of Fantasy, Year's Best Fantasy and Horror, and The Nebula Awards Showcase. In addition to the Bram Stoker Award, Boston has received a Pushcart Prize, the Asimov's Readers Award, the Rhysling Award, and the Grand Master Award of the Science Fiction Poetry Association. He lives in Ocala, Florida, with his wife, writer-artist Marge Simon. For more information, you can visit his website at http://www.bruceboston.com/.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A short Victorian Fantasy, May 19, 2009

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Tess "booktag2" (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: After Magic (Paperback)

I just finished this, and I'm still thinking it over. The story is about two people seeking to enhance their magic. One is a circus magician who longs for real magic and the other is a fake medium who has some real talent if only she could develope it. Their stories combine in a strange way. The characters are quirky, and some of the prose reads almost like poetry. The artwork is really interesting, too. It's been too long since I read a book with pictures ^_^.

I recommend it to anyone who likes Victorian England and fantasy. The story is both funny and thoughtful with interesting characters.