Magic (Paperback, New Ed)

Another posthumous anthology from the science fiction grandmaster (1920-92), this time of previously uncollected stories and writings on fantasy - though Asimov uses examples from science fiction freely and makes no rigid distinction between fantasy and science fiction. Of the 11 stories, 8 belong to the familiar series featuring George and his tiny demons, Azazel, depending heavily on puns and jokes for their impact; in another, the Black Widowers interview Batman; while two are light, amusing fables. "On Fantasy," 13 pieces of mild criticism and commentary, includes introductions to books whose titles receive only passing mention and which remain un-footnoted by the publishers. Meanwhile, the nine pieces "On Writing Fantasy" incline toward general remarks rather than Asimov's usual prescriptive, avuncular how-tos aimed at wannabe fictioneers. Although Asimov fans will want to browse, this, like Gold (1994), a posthumous collection of writings on science fiction, is publishing at its laziest: Surely someone could have been induced to write something illuminating about the contents here. (Kirkus Reviews)

Isaac Asimov and science fiction are one and the same to millions of readers. He was the field's transcendent genius, its reigning prophet and its most prolific author. But Asimov also wrote fantasy. 'Magic' is his final original collection, containing all of his fantasy stories that have never before appeared in book form. Wry and witty, they carry his unique, personal stamp of rationalism and logic.

This final collection of Asimov's best loved fantasy stories assembles his most popular tales of the two centimetre demon Azazel, with his tiny red horns and technological expertise so far beyond our own as to seem like magic.

'Magic' is the last word on fantasy by the renowned science fiction author. Though Isaac Asimov had fun writing all his works, these are stories he wrote for fun. They are an essential part of his irreplaceable legacy.

"Asimov's career was one of the most formidable in science fiction"
THE TIMES

"A talent of galactic proportions"
CHICAGO TRIBUNE

"Asimov displayed one of the most dynamic imaginations in science fiction"
DAILY TELEGRAPH

General

Imprint:	Harper Voyager
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 1997
Authors:	Isaac Asimov
Dimensions:	178 x 111 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Mass Market
Pages:	400
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-00-648203-1
Categories:	Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Science fiction Books > Fiction > Special features > Short stories Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Writing & editing guides > General
LSN:	0-00-648203-1
Barcode:	9780006482031

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