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Howard Waldrop brings together a dozen tales—ten quirky short stories and one expansive novella—in this anthology that showcases his distinctive voice in American fantasy. Winners of the World Fantasy and Nebula Awards, the collection offers an eclectic mix of imaginative narratives that defy easy genre classification.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Howard Waldrop
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