Praise for The Doll Collection:
“Dolls, like clowns, are one of the totems of childhood that somehow seem sinister in adulthood. Award-winning editor Datlow has arranged a strong, themed anthology without ever resorting to the "evil doll" cliché of horror movies. There isn't a bad story in the bunch.” —Library Journal
"Truly amazing authors takes readers into that dark and frightening 'doll' world, and for those who are not yet scared silly of the porcelain faces, you will be after this . . . Five stars . . . and leave on the lights." —Suspense Magazine
Praise for Ellen Datlow's anthologies:
"A superb sampling of urban fantasy... You will have fun with all twenty stories."—Booklist on Naked City
"This is a treasure chest. Open it and revel in its riches."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review on The Faery Reel
"An often sophisticated view of the world [and] a real sense of how powerful nature can be in its various guises." —School Library Journal on The Green Man
"An enchanting, witty collection of original stories... This superior volume proves that the notion of modern-day Grimms, Andersens, and Wildes isn't just a fairy tale."—Publishers Weekly on Black Thorn, White Rose
"Highly readable and thought-provoking...A solid choice, particularly where sophisticated fractured fairy tales are popular." —School Library Journal on Troll's Eye View
"There are some genuine gems in this enticing collection.... A tasty treat for fantasy fans." —Booklist on The Green Man
"The stories run the gamut from humorous to tragic... Despite differing styles, the stories flow smoothly from one to the next. Windling's fascinating introduction details the history of shape-shifters in legends from around the globe. This collection will appeal to fantasy lovers as it provides both stories by beloved authors and exciting new voices to discover." — School Library Journal on The Beastly Bride
"A potent brew of fairy tales spiked with feminism. These intoxicating delights are not meant for children or the timid... No matter which tour you take through this frightening and dark enchanted wood, Datlow and Windling again prove themselves the best guides." —Kirkus Reviews on Black Thorn, White Rose
Anthologies are an excellent addition to any literary diet. They’ll introduce you to a variety of authors, allow you to sample new flavors of speculative fiction, and add unexpected perspectives to your reading. Quite simply, they provide one of the best ways to explore new works by authors you are already familiar with, and to […]
A door is a funny thing. Some doors are open, and some doors are closed. There are secret doors, and startling doors, and doors you never knew you stepped through in the first place. On occasion, you choose the door you open; other times, the door chooses you. All of these kinds of doors make […]