Synopses & Reviews
After the King presents an outstanding collection of new fantasy stories by an extraordinary assemblage of some of the very best writers to ever continue the tradition Tolkien began with
The Lord of the Rings.Stephen R. Donaldson, Peter S. Beagle, Andrew Nortong, Terry Pratchett, Robert Silverberg, Judith Tarr, Gregory Benford, Jane Yolen, Poul and Karen Anderson, Mike Resnick, Emma Bull, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, John Brunner, Harrr Turtledove, Dennis L. McKiernan, Karen Haber, Barry M. Malzberg, and Charles de Lint contribute to a dazzling anthology that captures the spirit and originality of Tolkien's great work.
The millions whose lives have been touched by J.R.R. Tolkien will find the same primal storytelling magic here, undiluted and running ever on.
Review
"Excellent fantasy stories by some of the finest writers in the field, written in honor of the man whose work created the audience for today's commerical genre of fantasy." -- Orson Scott Card
"A good volume with which to introduce some to modern fantasy...diverse and entertaining..from many of the notable names in the field." --Washington Post Book World
"There's something here for nearly everyone--even J.R.R. Tolkien." --Locus
"A worthy homage to the man who popularized the fantasy field." --The New York Review of Science Fiction
Review
“A must for any fan of fantasy.” —The Indianapolis Star
“Theres something here for nearly everyone—even J. R. R. Tolkien.” —Locus
“Excellent fantasy stories by some of the finest writers in the field, written in honor of the man whose work created the audience for todays commercial genre of fantasy.” —Orson Scott Card
“A worthy homage to the man who popularized the fantasy field."
—The New York Review of Science Fiction
Synopsis
A classic high fantasy anthology returns to print—in time for the hotly anticipated movie of The Hobbit
Synopsis
First published on the hundredth anniversary of J. R. R. Tolkiens birth, After the King presents original stories in honor of Tolkien from some of the finest fantasists of our time. Stephen R. Donaldson, Peter S. Beagle, Terry Pratchett, Charles de Lint, Emma Bull, and many others contribute dazzling tales of high fantasy, fully capturing the spirit and originality of Tolkiens greatest work.
The millions whose lives have been touched by Tolkien will find the same primal storytelling magic here, undiluted and running ever on.
About the Author
Martin H. Greenberg received the Ellery Queen Award for editing in the mystery field. He published more than nine hundred anthologies and collections in the fields of mystery, science fiction, fantasy and horror. He lived in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Greenberg died in 2011. Stephen R. Donaldson, Peter S. Beagle, Andrew Nortong, Terry Pratchett, Robert Silverberg, Judith Tarr, Gregory Benford, Jane Yolen, Poul and Karen Anderson, Mike Resnick, Emma Bull, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, John Brunner, Harry Turtledove, Dennis L. McKiernan, Karen Haber, Barry M. Malzberg, and Charles de Lint contribute to this dazzling anthology.