With a breathtaking array of original stories from around the world,
P. Djèlí Clark, Amal El Mohtar, Garth Nix, Darcie Little Badger, Sheree
Renée Thomas, and two dozen other fantasy and science fiction geniuses
bring a new and exciting twist to one of the most beloved figures in
fiction, witches, in never-before-seen works written exclusively for
The Book of Witches, compiled by award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan
and illustrated by award-nominated artist Alyssa Winans.
Witches! Whether you know them from Shakespeare or from Wicked, there
is no staple more beloved in folklore, fairy tale, or fantasy than these
magical beings. Witches are everywhere, and at the heart of stories that
resonate with many people around the world. This dazzling, otherworldly
collection gathers new stories of witches from all walks of life,
ensuring a Halloween readers will never forget. Whether they be maiden,
mother, crone, or other; funny, fierce, light and airy, or dark and
disturbing; witches are a vital part of some of the greatest stories we
have, and new ones start here!
Bringing together twenty-nine stories and poems from some of the
greatest science fiction and fantasy writers working today, including
three tales from a BIPOC-only open submission period, The Book of
Witches features Linda Addison, C.L. Clark, P Djeli Clark, Indrapramit
Das, Amal El Mohtar, Andrea Hairston, Millie Ho, Saad Hossain, Kathleen
Jennings, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Cassandra Khaw, Fonda Lee, Darcie Little
Badger, Ken Liu, Usman T. Malik, Maureen F. McHugh, Premee Mohamed,
Garth Nix, Tobi Ogundiran, Tochi Onyebuchi, Miyuki Jane Pinckard, Kelly
Robson, Angela Slatter, Andrea Stewart, Emily Teng, Sheree Renée Thomas,
Tade Thompson, and E. Lily Yu--and contains illustrations from
three-time Hugo award-nominated artist Alyssa Winans throughout. This
extraordinary anthology vividly breathes life into one of the most
captivating and feared magical sorceresses and will become a treasured
keepsake for fans of fantasy, science fiction, and fairy tales
everywhere.
