Better living through fantasy -- 1001 delights -- Lost worlds, lost races -- The pulp alchemists -- Complete enchanters -- A good story is worth reprinting -- With this ring ... -- Have sword, will travel -- Seeing is believing : the cinema of the fantastic -- Dear Mr. Fantasy -- Faerie 'cross the Mersey -- The road goes ever on -- Beyond the field I know.
Summary:
Examines the many faces of fantasy literature, including fairy tales, Arthurian legends, heroic fantasy, sword and sorcery adventures, ArabianNights-style tales, lost race fables, and popular young adult fantasy, also touching on briefly on science fiction and fantasy films. Lavishly illustrated with cover art from dozens of fantasy novels and magazines.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.