{"product_id":"the-essential-peter-s-beagle-volume-1-lila-the-werewolf-and-other-stories-hardcover","title":"The Essential Peter S. Beagle, Volume 1: Lila the Werewolf and Other Stories - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter S. Beagle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephanie Pui-Mun Law\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eJane Yolen\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe essential first volume of bestselling author Peter S. Beagle's \u003c\/i\u003e(The Last Unicorn)\u003ci\u003e short stories demonstrates why he is one of America's most influential fantasists. With his celebrated versatility, humor, and grace, Beagle is at home in a dazzling variety of subgenres. Evoking comparison to such iconic authors as Twain, Tolkien, Carroll, L'Engle, and Vonnegut, this career retrospective celebrates Beagle's mastery of the short-story form.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"For over forty years, Peter S. Beagle has been the gold standard of fantasy.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeil Gaiman, author of \u003c\/i\u003eThe Sandman\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e[STARRED REVIEW] \"Brimming with magic, lyrical prose, and deeply felt emotion, this is, indeed, essential reading.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Kirkus\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn unlikely friendship based on philosophy develops between an aging academic and a mythological beast. A mysterious, beautiful attendee who attends a ball thrown in her honor chooses whether or not to become mortal. A dysfunctional relationship is not improved by the consequences of lycanthropy. One very brave young mouse questions his identity and redefines feline wiles. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom heartbreaking to humorous, these carefully curated stories by Peter S. Beagle show the depth and power of his incomparable prose and storytelling. Featuring an original introduction from Jane Yolen (\u003ci\u003eOwl Moon\u003c\/i\u003e) and gorgeous illustrations from Stephanie Pui-Mun Law (\u003ci\u003eShadowscapes\u003c\/i\u003e), this elegant collection is a must-have for any fan of classic fantasy.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Soyer Beagle\u003c\/b\u003e is the internationally bestselling and much-beloved author of numerous classic fantasy novels and collections, including \u003ci\u003eThe Last Unicorn\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTamsin\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Line Between\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSleight of Hand\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSummerlong\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIn Calabria\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Overneath\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Secret History of Fantasy\u003c\/i\u003e and the co-editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Urban Fantasy Anthology\u003c\/i\u003e. Beagle published his first novel, \u003ci\u003eA Fine and Private Place\u003c\/i\u003e, at nineteen, while still completing his degree in creative writing. Beagle's follow-up, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Unicorn\u003c\/i\u003e, is widely considered one of the great works of fantasy. He has written widely for both stage and screen, including the screenplay adaptations for \u003ci\u003eThe Last Unicorn\u003c\/i\u003e, the animated film of \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e, and the well-known \"Sarek\" episode of \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e. As one of the fantasy genre's most-lauded authors, Beagle has received the Hugo, Nebula, Mythopoeic, and Locus Awards as well as the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire. He has also been honored with the World Fantasy Life Achievement Award and the Comic-Con International Inkpot Award. In 2017, he was named 34th Damon Knight Grand Master of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Association for his contributions to fantasy and science fiction. Beagle lives in Richmond, California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Yolen\u003c\/b\u003e's (\u003ci\u003eOwl Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Midnight Circus\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eHow Do Dinosaurs\u003c\/i\u003eseries) books and stories have won three World Fantasy, two Nebula, two Golden Kite, and three Mythopoeic Awards, two Christopher Medals, and a Caldecott Medal, as well as many other honors. Yolen lives in Western Massachusetts and St Andrews, Scotland. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephanie Pui-Mun Law\u003c\/b\u003e's work is an exploration of mythology mixed with her personal symbolism. In her early career, she worked with various fantasy game, magazine, and book publishers as an illustrator. She created the Shadowscapes Tarot and is the author of the watercolor technique book series \u003ci\u003eDreamscapes\u003c\/i\u003e. Law lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.18 x 9.25 x 6.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 16, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772345581856,"sku":"9781616963880","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1039b410da08353b6520808309c75ad1.webp?v=1780403651","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-essential-peter-s-beagle-volume-1-lila-the-werewolf-and-other-stories-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}