From Library Journal
In the tradition of Catfantastic (DAW, 1989) and Horse Fantastic (DAW, 1991), this anthology of 16 stories by some of fantasy's most popular authors celebrates the mystique of the dragon. Styles range from Mickey Zucker Reichert's somber tale of an Oriental dragonfighter and the woman who loves him ("The Champion of Dragons") to Laura Resnick's comic story of a dragon in the basement of an apartment house ("Fluff the Tragic Dragon"). Recommended for most fantasy collections.Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
They have cast their spell over our imaginations for countless centuries-those imaginations for countless centuries-those most deadly beasts of prey, the fading race which once ruled the skies, hoarders of treasure both magical and golden, or benevolent keepers of universes beyond human ken.
Dragon Fantastic ANNOTATION
Each story included in this volume offers a new perspective on the legends of the dragons, the fiercest creatures in the annals of fantasy. Challenges and delights await readers in this all-original collection of imaginative dragon tales tales by such top talents as Alan Dean Foster, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Esther Friesner, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, Robert Sheckley, and others. Original.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Each story included in this volume offers a new perspective on the legends of the dragons, the fiercest creatures in the annals of fantasy. Challenges and delights await readers in this all-original collection of imaginative dragon tales tales by such top talents as Alan Dean Foster, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Esther Friesner, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, Robert Sheckley, and others.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
In the tradition of Catfantastic (DAW, 1989) and Horse Fantastic (DAW, 1991), this anthology of 16 stories by some of fantasy's most popular authors celebrates the mystique of the dragon. Styles range from Mickey Zucker Reichert's somber tale of an Oriental dragonfighter and the woman who loves him (``The Champion of Dragons'') to Laura Resnick's comic story of a dragon in the basement of an apartment house (``Fluff the Tragic Dragon''). Recommended for most fantasy collections.