{"product_id":"the-essential-peter-s-beagle-volume-1-lila-the-werewolf-and-other-stories-9781616963880","title":"The Essential Peter S. Beagle, Volume 1: Lila the Werewolf and Other Stories","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe essential first volume of bestselling author Peter S. Beagle's (\u003c\/i\u003eThe 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 \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\u003eAmerican Gods\u003ci\u003e and \u003c\/i\u003eThe Sandman\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tachyon Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/16\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781616963880\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/06\/2023\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Peter S. Beagle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42776240455861,"sku":"9781616963880","price":24.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_e82214ab-e058-4326-93fe-7c0ca9ab480f.jpg?v=1679412055","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-essential-peter-s-beagle-volume-1-lila-the-werewolf-and-other-stories-9781616963880","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}