Anthology of fantasy short stories, limited edition of 200 numbered copies signed by contributors. Authors: Ramsey Campbell, Adrian Cole, Cherith Baldry, Simon R. Green, Chris Morgan, Stan Nicholls, Pauline E. Dungate, Paul Lewis, Lisanne Norman, Joel Lane, Anne Gay; illustrated Jim Pitts, Alan Hunter, David Bezzina; dustwrapper art Bob Covington.
This hardcover is one of 200 signed copies, signed by:
Cherith Baldry Ramsey Campbell Adrian Cole Pauline E Dungate Anne Gay Simon R Green Joel Lane Paul Lewis Chris Morgan Stan Nicholls Lisanne Norman David Bezzina Bob Covington Alan Hunter Jim Pitts Mike Chinn
Contents:
008 - About the Editor 009 - Introduction - Mike Chinn 012 - “An Embarrassment of Champions” by Chris Morgan 035 - “Manslayer” by Simon R Green [1980] 046 - “The Stages of the God” by Ramsey Campbell [1974] 054 - “The Seventh Sigil” by Cherith Baldry 067 - “Dark Destroyer” by Adrian Cole 096 - “The Taking” by Stan Nicholls 114 - “Demon Slayer” by Pauline E Dungate 120 - “Act of Sacrifice” by Paul Lewis 136 - “To Catch a Thief” by Lisanne Norman 157 - “Nyalis and the Cloud Raiders” by Anne Gay 168 - “The Hunger of the Leaves” by Joel Lane 176 - Contributes Notes
Cover art by Bob Covington Interior artwork by David Bezzina, Alan Hunter and Jim Pitts.
I really liked half of the stories. Yet some of the stories left me feeling very meh. Still I think if you like old sword and sorcery type stuff you should like this. If you don't then this wont be your cup of tea.