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The Man in the Moon

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One review I read of this book said it had no polt and just sort of wandered around as a slow read. The book does have a plot! And it's not a slow read but a rich and colorful read. This book is the first telling of the story that will later become the longer and different "The Elfin Ship". It is the story of a master cheese maker and his raft journy down a mighty river to save the christmas like holiday for his village. There are trolls, goblins, elves and even a trip to the moon. Blaylock has a style that reminds me of older english authors who steep their books with atmosphere and a feel of being there. The Man in the Moon as it is printed in this book was rejected by the publisher and Blaylock rewrote the book changing the direction of the story starting around chapter 10. The original Man in the Moon got lost for many years and was finally found, and thanks to Subterranean it was printed in this beautiful version for us all to read.

This is a somewhat different version of what later became "The Elfin Ship", and buyers will find the reviews for that book also relevant here.

If you strongly liked "The Elfin Ship" and like to reread books, then you will want to read this.

A bonus is that this hardcover is quite well printed, and a joy to handle.

Some editions are signed by Blaylock and Powers, and I noted that at least one, at this moment, is in the "used" rather than "collectible" category.