Prints, drawings, documents, and text illuminate the development of the occult sciences to the nineteenth century

A new anthology celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic fantasy—featuring stories by George R. R. Martin, Scott Lynch, Megan Lindholm, and many others! Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozois’s acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it be otherwise? For every Frodo, there is a Gandalf . . . and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda . . . and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore . . . and Severus Snape? Figures of wisdom and power, possessing arcane, often forbidden knowledge, wizards and sorcerers are shaped—or misshaped—by the potent magic they seek to wield. Yet though their abilities may be godlike, these men and women remain human—some might say all too human. Such is their curse. And their glory. In these pages, seventeen of today’s top fantasy writers—including award-winners Elizabeth Bear, John Crowley, Kate Elliott, K. J. Parker, Tim Powers, and Liz Williams—cast wondrous spells that thrillingly evoke the mysterious, awesome, and at times downright terrifying worlds where magic reigns supreme: worlds as far away as forever, and as near as next door. FEATURING SIXTEEN ALL-NEW STORIES: “The Return of the Pig” by K. J. Parker “Community Service” by Megan Lindholm “Flint and Mirror” by John Crowley “The Friends of Masquelayne the Incomparable” by Matthew Hughes “The Biography of a Bouncing Boy Terror: Chapter Two: Jumping Jack in Love” by Ysabeau S. Wilce “Song of Fire” by Rachel Pollack “Loft the Sorcerer” by Eleanor Arnason “The Governor” by Tim Powers “Sungrazer” by Liz Williams “The Staff in the Stone” by Garth Nix “No Work of Mine” by Elizabeth Bear “Widow Maker” by Lavie Tidhar “The Wolf and the Manticore” by Greg Van Eekhout “The Devil’s Whatever” by Andy Duncan “Bloom” by Kate Elliott “The Fall and Rise of the House of the Wizard Malkuril” by Scott Lynch Plus George R. R. Martin’s classic story “A Night at the Tarn House” and an introduction by Gardner Dozois Praise for The Book of Magic “In The Book of Magic, you get everything you expect and more! Assembling seventeen great authors in one place is a difficult job but this book, with a lot of help from editor Gardner Dozois, does just that. . . . This compilation is a treat for any who love a good fantasy tale.”—Geeks of Doom

The world's MOST POWERFUL magick spells. 21 of the most hardcore black magicians reveal their favorite, most life-changing rituals in Anthology of Sorcery: Spells, Volume 3. This third book features top authors E.A. Koetting, Asenath Mason, Asbjörn Torvol, S. Connolly, J.D. Temple, Kurtis Joseph, S. Ben Qayin, Astrid Torvol, Harry, Levdy Depure, M. King, Andrieh Vitimus, Baron Von Pfaffenhofen, Kimmo Kivi, Rein Sharpe, J.A. Perez, J.S. Garrett, Cody Magus, Somnus Dreadwood, Charles W. Cosimano, DW Romano, and T.S. Thomas. Table of Contents Part 1 - Grimoire - E.A. Koetting - Foreword p.7 Ch. 1 - E.A. Koetting - Belial's Rage p.15 Ch. 2 - Asenath Mason - The Mirror of Lilith p.23 Ch. 3 - Asbjörn Torvol - The Eye of Odin p.31 Ch. 4 - S. Connolly - Rite of Zagan p.37 Ch. 5 - J.D. Temple - The Primordial Abundance of Mighty Jupiter p.43 Ch. 6 - Kurtis Joseph - Altering Fate Through Drugaskan p.51 Ch. 7 - Astrid Torvol - Tyr's Justice p.61 Ch. 8 - Harry - Forneus Forgiveness Spell p.67 Part 2 - Spellbook Ch. 9 - M. King - Conjuring Wealth p.75 Ch. 10 - Andrieh Vitimus - The Curse of Endless Discord or Blessing of... p.87 Ch. 11 - Baron von Pfaffenhofen - Destroying Your Enemy's Centre of Gravity... p.97 Ch. 12 - Kimmo Kivi - Ancient Finnish Spells p.103 Ch. 13 - Rein Sharpe - The Ugly Stick p.111 Ch. 14 - J.A. Perez - Dark Intentions p.129 Part 3 - Rites Ch. 15 - S. Ben Qayin - The Sonic Structure Of Incantations p.145 Ch. 16 - J.S. Garrett - The Rite of Deification p.153 Ch. 17 - Cody Magus - Rite of the Werewolf p.161 Ch. 18 - Somnus Dreadwood - The Végnïszak Hidretehk Rite p.171 Ch. 19 - Charles W. Cosimano - The Ritual of Psionics p.179 Ch. 20 - D.W. Romano - Ritual for Dark Spiritual Ascent p.187 Ch. 21 - T.S. Thomas - Gateway to Evocation p.193 - Become A Living God p.199

Prints, drawings, documents, and text illuminate the development of the occult sciences to the nineteenth century

“I snagged a few pinches of herbs from the apothecary cabinet in the kitchen and ground them into a paste. The bruised leaves let out their oils, and the air filled with a sweet, green, medicinal smell. Just a small magic, friend-to-bees magic, and it didn't look like magic unless you knew.” From “The Delicate Work of Bees” by Emily Horner “What is the centaur philosophy of magic?” Clementine cleared her throat, cheeks flushing pink, and said, “That if it were easy, everyone would do it, and that means it must be hard.” From “Finals” by Seanan McGuire In this enchanting collection of young adult tales, 20 authors explore the overlap of the mundane and the fantastical, with LGBTQ protagonists juggling the pressures of school and the wonder of magic in its many forms. From entrance tests to final exams, casting spells to breaking curses, these teens seek to claim their place in the world. In these pages, you’ll find gay and lesbian, bisexual and asexual, trans and nonbinary characters, all experiencing sexy, strange, wicked, wonderful, romantic adventures. They deal with bad roommates and bullies, first loves and new friends, all while crafting and inhabiting their ideal identities. Featuring authors such as Seanan McGuire, Cheryl Rainfield, Cecilia Tan, E.C. Myers, Rajan Khanna, and many more. Step inside and experience Schoolbooks & Sorcery…

Includes 2019 RITA® Award Novella Finalist THE DRAGONS OF SUMMER! Now on sale for $2.99 WINTER'S WEB BY JENNIFER ESTEP An assassin at a renaissance faire. What could possibly go wrong? Everything, if you’re Gin Blanco. This Spider is trapped in someone else’s icy web—and it seems like they don’t want her to leave the faire alive . . . A WILDERNESS OF GLASS BY GRACE DRAVEN The stretch of sea known as the Gray rules the lives of those in the village of Ancilar, including widow Brida Gazi. In the aftermath of an autumn storm, Brida discovers one of the sea's secrets cast onto the shore—a discovery that will change her world, mend her soul, and put her in the greatest danger she's ever faced. A CURSE FOR SPRING BY AMANDA BOUCHET A malevolent spell strangles the kingdom of Leathen in catastrophic drought. Prince Daric must break the curse before his people starve. A once-mighty goddess trapped in a human body might be the key—but saving his kingdom could mean losing all that he loves. THE DRAGONS OF SUMMER BY JEFFE KENNEDY As unofficial consort to the High Queen, former mercenary Harlan Konyngrr faces a challenge worse than looming war and fearsome dragons. His long-held secrets threaten what he loves most—and he must make a choice between vows to two women.

"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" might conjure up images of Mickey Mouse from the Disney film Fantasia, or of Harry Potter. As this anthology reveals, however, "sorcerer's apprentice" tales--in which a young person rebels against, or complies with, an authority who holds the keys to magical powers--have been told through the centuries, in many languages and cultures, from classical times to today. This unique and beautifully illustrated book brings together more than fifty sorcerer's apprentice stories by a plethora of writers, including Ovid, Sir Walter Scott, and the Brothers Grimm. From Goethe's "The Pupil in Magic" to A.K. Ramanujan's "The Guru and His Disciple," this expansive collection presents variations of a classic passed down through countries and eras. Readers enter worlds where household objects are brought to life and shape-shifting occurs from human to animal and back again. We meet two types of apprentice: "The Humiliated Apprentice," a foolish bumbler who wields magic ineffectively and promotes obedience to authority; and "The Rebellious Apprentice" who, through ambition and transformative skills, promotes empowerment and self-awareness. In an extensive introduction, esteemed fairy-tale scholar Jack Zipes discusses the significance and meaning of the apprentice stories, the contradictions in popular retellings, and the importance of magic as a tool of resistance against figures who abuse their authority.

17 of the world's most preeminent magicians unveil the forbidden secrets of infernal power in this Initiation Edition of Anthology of Sorcery - Featuring top authors E.A. Koetting, Asenath Mason, Lon Milo DuQuette, Robert Bruce, S. Connolly, Michael W. Ford, Jason Miller, Phil Farber, and many more. Table of Contents Timothy - Preface Ch 1. - E.A. Koetting - Gods of the Kali Yuga Ch 2. - Asenath Mason - Pact with Lucifer Ch 3. - Lon Milo DuQuette - Spirit Evocation & Exorcism Ch 4. - Robert Bruce - Deep Waters: A Tale of Demonic Possession & Release Ch 5. - S. Connolly - Pacts with Daemons Ch 6. - Michael W. Ford - Azazel & the Rephaim Ch 7. - Michael W. Ford - The Infernal Path of Hekate Ch 8. - Nemo Alius 171 - The Black Order of the Ages Ch 9. - Dante Abiel - The Black Trinity Ch. 10 - Anima Noira - Experiencing the Rituals of the Left Hand Path Ch. 11 - Charles Cosimano - Vampire Is as Vampire Does Ch. 12 - Semjaza & Vamperess - The Wakeful Ones Ch. 13 - Jason Miller - God Is a Bullet Ch. 14 - Eric Colon - Bloodletting & Sacrifice: Medicine in Palo Mayombe Ch. 15 - Phil Farber - What Sort of Sorcery? Ch. 16 - Michael Wood - Ascetic Immolation Become A Living God

An anthology of seventeen original tales of sword and sorcery penned by masters old and new. Elric . . . the Black Company . . . Majipoor. For years, these have been some of the names that have captured the hearts of generations of readers and embodied the sword and sorcery genre. And now some of the most beloved and bestselling fantasy writers working today deliver stunning all-new sword and sorcery stories in an anthology of small stakes but high action, grim humor mixed with gritty violence, fierce monsters and fabulous treasures, and, of course, swordplay. Don’t miss the adventure of the decade! Featuring: Goats of Glory by Steven Erikson Tides Elba: A Tale of the Black Company by Glen Cook Bloodsport by Gene Wolfe The Singing Spear by James Enge A Wizard in Wiscezan by C.J. Cherryh A Rich Full Week by K.J. Parker A Suitable Present for a Sorcerous Puppet by Garth Nix Red Pearls: An Elric Story by Michael Moorcock The Deification of Dal Bamore: A Tale from Echo City by Tim Lebbon Dark Times at the Midnight Market by Robert Silverberg The Undefiled by Greg Keyes Hew the Tintmaster by Michael Shea In the Stacks by Scott Lynch Two Lions, a Witch, and the War-Robe by Tanith Lee The Sea Troll’s Daughter by Caitlín R. Kiernan Thieves of Daring by Bill Willingham The Fool Jobs by Joe Abercrombie “[Strahan and Anders] present seventeen original stories that recall the classic works of Robert E. Howard and Fritz Leiber. . . . Fans of the classics will appreciate the tie-ins to familiar series by Michael Moorcock, Glen Cook, and Robert Silverberg, plus a fully authorized Cugel the Clever cameo by Michael Shea.” —Publishers Weekly

G. W. Thomas is back with four new novellas of Swords & Sorcery. "Gladiator King" by David A. Hardy stars Cingetorix from the gladiator's arena to the sacred groves of the King of Nemi. "Through Dungeons Deep" by Jack Mackenzie sees the return of Sirtago and Poet as they become champions and hunt a wizard. But all is not what it seems. Best of all, Poet tells the tale this time."The Daughter of Lilith" continues Michael Ehart's fantastic Ninshi series. In the days of Mesopotamia, Ninshi is haunted by deeds past and monsters present. "The Work We Have In Hand" is set in the same world as G. W. Thomas' Dragontongue. Follow the wizard Emerrant and his unwilling servant, Aberdin Vol, as they try to figure out where all the wizards and witches in Stormcock have gone.