Excalibur [Paperback]

Richard Gilliam (Editor), Edward E Kramer (Editor), Martin H. Greenberg (Editor), Kristine Kathryn Rusch (Collaborator), Diana L. Paxson (Collaborator), Marion Zimmer Bradley (Collaborator), Mercedes Lackey (Collaborator), Charles de Lint (Collaborator), Ardath Mayhar (Collaborator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1995

This book contains a collection of stories based on the legends of King Arthur. The stories range in time from Camelot to the present day.

Product Details

• Paperback: 476 pages
• Publisher: Aspect; anthology edition (May 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446670847
• ISBN-13: 978-0446670845
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #505,957 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Collection, April 8, 2001

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B. Falk "eoi" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Excalibur (Paperback)

One sword. The true sword, EXCALIBUR. Forged from magic and courage, it bears the power of heroes and kings. Its nature is unique, but its forms are legion. It can appear... has appeared... will appear, anywhere, at any time, in a thousand hands in a thousand guises. For Excalibur is the force that protects the souls of Good's guardians, and changes the course of destinies...

Tales of the history and manifestations of Excalibur throughout time, gathered by three of the most experienced anthologists in the field and featuring: Esther M. Friesner, Owl Goingback, Jody Lynn Nye, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Judith Tarr, Susan Shwartz, and many more.

Featuring

"CONTROLLING THE SWORD" by Kristine Kathryn Rusch: The ancestral sword drew generations of children to their destiny but forever cursed all who were unworthy of its touch.

"LASSORIO" by Eric Lustbader: The sullen warlord Lassorio ruled a dark, diminished Camelot until the night a snow fox led him to a place of magic, horror. . . and love.

"THE GOD-SWORD" by Diana L. Paxson: Centuries before the time of Arthur, a Swordbearer and his Druid lover must join the battle for the soul of ancient Britannia.

"SILVER, STONE, AND STEEL" by Judith Tarr: Joseph of Arimathea carried a Mystery to the world's end and discovered his place in an eternal dream of wizards, gods, goddesses, and blood.

"SWORD PRACTICE by Jody Lynn Nye: The young boy-king must discover: Does Arthur rule the sword or does Excalibur rule the king?

"GOLDIE LOX, AND THE THREE EXCALIBEARERS" by Esther M. Friesner: What're you starin' at? Even Merlin's verklempt when the destined Swordbearer for the age turns out to be Brooklyn's Lady of the Lox teen deli waitress Goldie Berman! Who knew?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book for Camelot enthusiasts, September 9, 2011

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This review is from: Excalibur (Paperback)

Unusual book, with lots of stories on the theme of King Arthur & Camelot & THE sword, Excalibur. It was bought for me as a gift - great gift!