Dreamsongs, Volume I

of George R.R. Martin, Gardner Dozois (Introduction)

Series: Dreamsongs #1

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Dubbed the American Tolkien by Time magazine, #1 New York Times bestselling author George R.R. Martin is a giant in the field of fantasy literature and one of the most exciting storytellers of our time. Now he delivers a rare treat for readers: a compendium of his shorter works, collected into two stunning volumes, that offer fascinating insight into his journey from young writer to award-winning master.Gathered here in Volume I are the very best of George R.R. Martin's early works, including never-before-published fan pieces, his Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker Award-winning stories plus the original novella The Ice Dragon, from which Martin's New York Times bestselling children's book of the same title originated. A dazzling array that features extensive author commentary, Dreamsongs, Volume I, is the perfect collection for both Martin devotees and a new generation of fans.Contents:- Introduction by Gardner Dozois One: A Four-Color Fanboy (2003)- Only Kids Are Afraid of the Dark (1967)- The Fortress (2003)- And Death His Legacy (2003)Two: The Filthy Pro (2003)- The Hero (1971)- The Exit to San Breta (1972)- The Second Kind of Loneliness (1972)- With Morning Comes Mistfall (1973)Three: The Light of Distant Stars (2003)- A Song for Lya (1974)- The Stone City (1977)- This Tower of Ashes (1976)- And Seven Times Never Kill Man (1975)- Bitterblooms (1977)- The Way of Cross and Dragon (1979)Four: The Heirs of Turtle Castle (2003)- The Lonely Songs of Laren Dorr (1976)- The Ice Dragon (1980)- In the Lost Lands (1982)Five: Hybrids and Horrors (2003)- Meathouse Man (1976)- Remembering Melody (1981)- Sandkings (1979)- Nightflyers (1980)- The Monkey Treatment (1983)- The Pear-Shaped Man (1987)

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Jad Rakkis Squadmother Jolip John Kagen Fieldbishop Dhallis Lissandra Lukyan Mo Erika Stormjones Ben Bova Stan Lee Kaydar Malada Blane Pinto Vortando Old Cain Donelly Sharra Lisa Tuttle Ted White C'ara DaHan Lommie Thorne Dr. Weird Saint Judas Suchtelen Kenny Dorchester John W. Campbell Lester Kamenz Phil Gustaffson George Guthridge Squadfather Walman Royd Eris Robert E. Howard Donald A. Wollheim Manta Ray Arik neKrol Norvel Arlington Beauregard Clint Bigglestone Idi Noreddian Greg Trager Pete Pumetti Carl Bannersson Robert A. Silverberg Anne Kaye Andre Norton Old Laura Sveaborg Bakkalon Susie Benet Carl Grady Dannel Laurie Blackburn Franklin D. Scott Will Rogers Simon Kress Walberg Jannis Ryther Dino Valcarenghi Gray Alys Deirdre d'Allerane Melantha Jhirl Lindran Joe Haldeman Rommel Captain Bannersson Jon Azure Cross Mr. Michael Englehart Howard Keltner Tomas Chung Stephen Cobalt Northstar Dr. Charles Dubowski Jala Wo Terry Carr Eric Frank Russell Torgathon Nine-Klariis Tûn Mr. Laurel De Laurier Nelson Gourlay Korbec Raymond Collins Martin Proctor Wyatt Don Fowler Karoly d'Branin Alys Northwind Bengt Anttonen Garizan Cox

Book Details

Format Hardcover
Pages 683 pages
Publisher Bantam Spectra
Publication Date October 30th 2007
First Publication 09/06/03
Language English
ISBN 9780553805451
Edition Not informed
Category Science Fiction & Fantasy
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