Combining the timeless fairy tales that we all read as children with the out-of-time technological wizardry that is steampunk, this collection of stories blends the old and the new in ways sure to engage every fantasy reader... Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Red Shoes,' K. W. Jeter's 'La Valse' forges a fable about love, the decadence of technology, and a gala dance that becomes the obsession of a young engineer - and the doom of those who partake in it. In 'You Will Attend Until Beauty Awakens,' Jay Lake tells the story of Sleeping Beauty - and how the princess was conceived in deception, raised in danger, and rescued by a prince who may be less than valiant. The tale of 'The Tinderbox' takes a turn into the surreal when a damaged young soldier comes into possession of an intricate, treacherous treasure and is drawn into a mission of mercy in Kat Richardson's 'The Hollow Hounds.' In 'The Kings of Mount Golden,' Paul Di Filippo tells the story of a young man's search for his heritage and a mechanical marvel that lies at the heart of a sinister pact in this fascinating take on 'The King of the Golden Mountain.'
By:
James C Bassett
Edited by:
Stephen L Antczak
Imprint: ROC
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 211mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 329g
ISBN: 9780451464941
ISBN 10: 045146494X
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 24 July 2013
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
La Valse by K. W. Jeter Fair Vasyl by Steven Harper The Hollow Hounds by Kat Richardson The Kings of Mount Golden by Paul Di Filippo You Will Attend Until Beauty Awakens by Jay Lake Mose and the Automatic Fireman by Nancy A. Collins The Clockwork Suit by G. K. Hayes The Steampiper, the Stovepiper, and the Pied Piper of New Hamelin, Texas, by Gregory Nicoll The Mechanical Wings by Pip Ballantine
Reviews for Clockwork Fairy Tales: Steampunk Collection
"""Take a few of the Western world's best-known fairy tales, toss in a generous helping of gizmos and steam, and you get one of the most inspired mash-ups of the year...There are many thoughtful new spins on old favorites.""—Publishers Weekly"
