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Charles de Lint and his wife, the artist MaryAnn Harris, live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. His evocative novels, including Moonheart, Forests of the Heart, and The Onion Girl, have earned him a devoted following and critical acclaim as a master of contemporary magical fiction

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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, September 5, 2000

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This review is from: The Ivory and the Horn (Tor Fantasy) (Mass Market Paperback)

I haven't read a lot of DeLint's work, but this and his other two collections of short stories I found to be enchanting. I espically like that you find the same charachters in several of the stories, but from different perspectives so you really get to know the charachters. It's realistic in the way that people interact with thier circles of friends and the magical element is refreshing and makes you open your eyes to the world around you.......you may find yourself looking for the faries in the park without realising it after reading this book.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More beautiful tales from the streets of Newford, December 5, 2001

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This second collection of urban fantasy stories from de Lint's fictional city of Newford is almost as pleasurable as the first. As before, each story can be read and enjoyed on its own, but taken as a whole, they build subtly upon each other, and on stories from Dreams Underfoot, to create a whole portrait of a city that is greater than the sum of its parts. De Lint's lyrical, beautiful prose subtly underplays the magic, making it completely believable that there truly is this greater world beyond the one we ordinarily perceive.

The only reason I give this book four stars rather than five is the apparent influence that author/attorney Andrew Vachss has on this collection. Vachss's work crusading against crimes against children is indeed an admirable goal. However, several stories in a row in The Ivory and the Horn pick up on those themes--one even mentioning Vachss as someone one of the characters has had contact with--and it lends that particular section a samey sort of feeling, as opposed to the variety I prefer to find in short story collections. Individually, the stories are just fine. I simply would have prefered to see them presented in a different order, to keep the recurring themes from feeling so obvious.

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best De Lint book, November 14, 2000

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This is always the book I recommend for those who have never read De Lint's work before. These stories show the magic of everyday life and provide inspiration for surmounting difficulties. De Lint is amazing for his ability to write from a woman's perspective...like one of the previous reviewers, "Bird Bones and Wood Ash" is definitely my favorite story in the collection. Anyone interested in the human condition, whether or not they are fans of fantasy writing, will be drawn in by this collection of stories.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Completely Breathtaking!
Completely breathtaking! Maybe my favorite book of all time? A compilation of short stories dealing a lot with those down on there luck or out on the streets. Read more

Published 13 months ago by Amanda Burczyk

5.0 out of 5 stars satisfied about this order
I am very satisfied with this order, the book was in the conditioned that the seller described and the order was shipped in a timely manor.

Published 24 months ago by sawoodhick

4.0 out of 5 stars True But Dangerous Dreams
One of my all-time favorite folk singers was Odetta Holmes. God, what a voice she had! Nobody could equal her renditions of "The Fox," "John Henry," "Waterboy," or "Jack 'o... Read more

Published on October 1, 2009 by Paul Camp

4.0 out of 5 stars Ivory & Horn - leaves you wanting more from DeLint
Charles de Lint is my all time favorite author. This collection of short stories adds substance to the Newford mythology. Read more

Published on March 26, 2008 by K. Long

5.0 out of 5 stars Showcases Charles de Lint's abilities to intelligently entertain his fans
These fifteen Newford tales are a fun interrelated collection as the characters find solace from the everyday pain of living, but every action leads to a related reaction. Read more

Published on October 24, 2007 by Harriet Klausner

4.0 out of 5 stars 15 stories of Newford
"There are two gates of sleep. One is of horn, easy passage for the shades of truth; the other, of gleaming white ivory, permits false dreams to ascend to the upper air. Read more

Published on August 5, 2006 by Michele L. Worley

5.0 out of 5 stars So good I teach it!
I taught "The Pochade Box" and a student picked out "Dead Men's Shoes" from this collection to be taught by both of us. Read more

Published on June 17, 2003 by Julia Walter

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
This is the best book that I have ever read. I love the mixture of characters. As with most people, Jilly Coppercorn is my favorite character and I really love reading stories... Read more

Published on November 25, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Spellbinding, enchanting, masterful.
I LOVE this book. From the very first page, I was completely drawn into the world that the author creates. Read more

Published on September 20, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars READ IT NOW
This is my favourite book. I had to pause after reading each story, to let it's full meaning and beauty sink into my soul.

Published on September 12, 1998

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bone woman, medicine flute, pochade box, old squat, dreaming place, desert dream

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