Marion Zimmer Bradley's Sword And Sorceress XXIV [Paperback]

Elisabeth Waters (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 2009

WOMEN OF CHIVALRY AND PROPHECY

For over two decades, the late Marion Zimmer Bradley, best-selling and beloved author, discovered and nurtured a grand generation of popular and acclaimed writers including Mercedes Lackey, Jennifer Roberson, and a host of others. Authors who have appeared within the pages of Sword and Sorceress represent the full spectrum of some of the brightest talent working today -- from C.J. Cherryh, Charles de Lint, and Emma Bull . . . to Deborah J. Ross, Diana L. Paxson, and Laurell K. Hamilton.

We are proud to continue the classic and vibrant feminist tradition with this twenty-fourth volume of new magical adventures edited by Elisabeth Waters, secretary and co-editor to Mrs. Bradley.

Here are seventeen original stories of remarkable women of power, swashbuckling and magic, spells and duels, arcane sorcery and fabled heroism, written by familiar word-weavers of excitement and adventure, and bright newcomers who are sure to become favorites.

Enter a wondrous universe . . .

Marion Zimmer Bradley's Sword and Sorceress

This volume includes stories by Deborah J. Ross, Helen E. Davis, Elisabeth Waters & Michael Spence, Brenta Blevins, K.D. Wentworth, Teresa Howard, Catherine Soto, Josepha Sherman, Cate McBride, Cynthia Ward, Jonathan Moeller, Dave Smeds, Therese Arkenberg, Michael H. Payne, Annclaire Livoti, Julia H. West, and Melissa Mead.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Waters ably continues the feminist anthology series founded by Bradley (1930–1999) to showcase short-form fantasy with a wide variety of heroic female characters. Of the 17 stories featured, standout selections include A Curious Case by Annclaire Livoti, a literary gem of a paranormal fantasy that pits a magic-practicing PI against a serial killer targeting succubae, and Julia H. West's Soul Walls, which brilliantly fuses magic, art and Native American mysticism. A disorganized wizard and his unhappy wife are at the heart of the charming Merlin's Clutter by Helen E. Davis, and a princess solves the mystery of her father's murder through a magical tapestry in Brenta Blevins's Material Witness. Though some of the selections are less than stellar, fantasy fans looking for original stories will find much to enjoy. (Dec.)
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Product Details

• Paperback: 318 pages
• Publisher: Marion Zimmer Bradley Literary Works Trust; First Edition edition (November 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1607620480
• ISBN-13: 978-1607620488
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #482,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Sword and Sorceress May 7, 2010

By Patricia L. Ekholm

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A very nice collection of short stories where the protagonists are female. I rather enjoy the unique way the various authors have of presenting their characters and the challenges they face.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 24 years strong and better than ever... March 6, 2010

By Mary Irving

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I bought Sword and Sorceress I when I was in high school, and every year since. This is one of the best anthologies in the genre.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Sword & Sorceress still going strong February 7, 2010

By Kelly Babcock

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This series is still just as strong as when MZB was editing it herself.

4.0 out of 5 stars MZB's Sword and Sorceress XXIV January 8, 2013

By Pete

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Even though MZB, is gone the legacy lives on in S&S 25, edited by Elizabeth Waters. Ms. Waters, was trained in some respects for her roles of bookseller by MZB, and is a prolific author in her own right. If you have enjoyed the other books in this series you will enjoy this on too. Granted the architecture of the series has changed somewhat, like a flavor that now tastes orange where you used to taste kirsch in the past.

5.0 out of 5 stars Longtime reader November 3, 2012

By Mantlady- Woman of the West

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I discovered MZB in 1979, so am a longtime fan. Good comfortable read edited by her friends. If you are new to these, you have a treasure trove to explore.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Review December 8, 2011

By Christine

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perfectly condition. The item arrived on time as expected. I would definatly order from this person again. Thank you for the wonderful item.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars this series is petering out... June 2, 2010

By kayanne

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The quality of the stories is not what it used to be - I dont know whether it is the loss of MZB's hand at the helm, or just that the best contributors have already 'done their thing' and only the B and C teams are left. Either way, with regret, I will not be ordering more of this series.