Tales Of Zorro [Paperback]

Jan Adkins (Author), Isabel Allende (Author), Robin Wayne Bailey (Author), Mike Bullock (Author), Max Allan Collins (Author), Greg Cox (Author), A. C. Crispin (Author), Peter David (Author), Loren D. Estleman (Author), Ed Gorman (Author), Robert Greenberger (Author), Nancy Holder (Author), Wendy Hornsby (Author), Tim Lasiuta (Author), Andy Mangels (Author), Jeff Mariotte (Author), Michael A. Martin (Author), Elizabeth Massie (Author), Robert Morrish (Author), Kathleen O'Malley (Author), Doug Klauba (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 16, 2008

Moonstone Books is proud to present Tales of Zorro, a brand-new anthology featuring 18 tales of the fox - the first collection of original Zorro short fiction ever published! This landmark compilation, edited by Richard Dean Starr (Hellboy, Kolchak: The Night Stalker), includes all-new stories and essays by some of today's top writers in film and literature.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Moonstone (September 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933076313
• ISBN-13: 978-1933076317
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,154,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Treat! Hard to put it down., December 2, 2008

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Antoinette G. Lane - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tales Of Zorro (Paperback)

Johnston McCulley is a hard act to follow. As the Creator of El Zorro, he's the champ, the master. However, these authors of Tales of Zorro do a commendable job as keepers of the flame. This book is a real treat for any Zorro fan, whether you love Guy Williams, Duncan Regehr, or Antonio Banderas, among others, in the role.
Seventeen all new stories about the adventures of Zorro are a mix of many versions from McCulley's written word to movies to Television, some written in such a graphic way you can easily imagine them as half hour TV shows much like Disney's Zorro. Some are more inventive than others, some with a unique point of view. While several are stand outs two in particular are exceptional: "Winds of Change" by Richard Dean Starr for suspense, creativity, understanding of the character, and the vernacular of McCulley, and "Colors Seen By Candlelight" by Peter David for imagination, action, romance, and a clever twist. The bold illustrations by the internationally renown Rubén Procopio are a wonderful added bonus.
There is something here for every Zorro fan. If you love the character you will love Tales of Zorro.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this collection!, October 5, 2008

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Edward Catto "Captain Action" (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tales Of Zorro (Paperback)

What a fantastic book! I love the whole package, from the Guy Williams, Jr. intro to the stories to the fantastic illustrations by Ruben Procopio- this is one thrilling rollercoaster ride!

First of all, the book looks beautiful - I have the TPB, but I need to get the hardcover. I love the anthology format(and really enjoyed Moonstone's recent Phantom book book as well). The illustrations throughout and "Z" chapter dividers just reinforce the fun. I wish there were more Procopio illustrations in there, like with the recent REH books from another publisher.
The first story I read was by newcomer Jeanne Schamberger and it really set the tone for everything I want in a Zorro story: the familar cast, some sneaky quick-changes, a clever premise and something new- in this case; pirates! The author even made some allusions to both classic Zorro and the Allende story too - and made them work.
The "Winds of Change" is brilliant tale as well. It combines a thoughtful concept with crisp, brilliant story-telling.
Kudo's to Richard Dean Starr and Moonstone for assembling such a great scope of authors..all my favorites are here: Peter David, Loren Estleman, Max Allan Collins, Bob Greenberger - -wow! Christmas came early this year!

I'm giving it an A+ and can't wait for the sequel!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Allende's version of Zorro dominates here, September 29, 2008

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bemoan "bemoan" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tales Of Zorro (Paperback)

I thought with so many authors I would be getting different versions of Zorro. From Guy Williams, Duncan Regehr to Antonio Banderas, but the authors seemed to have created a time line which takes a lot form Isabel Allende's story. I'm a Zorro fan that didn't care for Allende's version and decided not to read the second half of the stories from the book for this reason, and I felt that Allende's version was being pushed on me. I did enjoy the stories I did read and liked the writers' style better than Allende's. If you do like Allende's version of Zorro, I recommended this book, and even if you are not give it a try.

I heard that there should be another volume and I do hope that a different approach is taken where Allende's version isn't the dominate version. I hope they leave the time line up to the individual author, and realize that not all Zorro fans are Allende's fans and in the end the fans are the ones that decided what version they want the most.