The Horns of Elfland
Encyclopedia
The Horns of Elfland is a 1997 fantasy anthology
edited by Ellen Kushner
, Delia Sherman
and Donald G. Keller
.
in paperback
format. It was a nominee in the 1998 Locus Awards for best anthology, finishing eighth out of 17. The Horns of Elfland features 15 stories from 15 authors. One of the stories, "Merlusine
" by Lucy Sussex
won the 1997 Aurealis Award for best fantasy short story
. "Audience" by Jack Womack
was a short-list nominee in 1998 World Fantasy Awards
but lost to "Dust Motes" by P. D. Cacek
. "Flash Company" by Gene Wolfe
finished 17th in the 1998 Locus Awards for best short story and John Brunner
's "The Drummer and the Skins" tied for sixth in the 1997 Interzone Poll
.
Anthology
An anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts...
edited by Ellen Kushner
Ellen Kushner
Ellen Kushner is an American writer of fantasy novels, who for many years was the host of the radio program Sound & Spirit, produced by WGBH in Boston and distributed by Public Radio International.- Background and personal life :...
, Delia Sherman
Delia Sherman
Cordelia Caroline Sherman , known professionally as Delia Sherman, is a fantasy writer and editor. Her novel The Porcelain Dove won the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award...
and Donald G. Keller
Donald G. Keller
Donald G. Keller is a science fiction and fantasy editor and critic. He was the co-founder of Serconia Press and was Managing Editor and a frequent contributor to The New York Review of Science Fiction , where his seminal essay on Fantasy of Manners, 'The Manner of Fantasy', appeared in 1991.He...
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Background
The Horns of Elfland was first published in April 1997 by Roc BooksRoc Books
Roc Books is a fantasy imprint of Penguin Group, as part of their New American Library. The imprint was launched in April 1990 after Penguin Chairman, Peter Mayer, asked John Silbersack, the editor in chief of New American Library's science fiction program, to launch a new imprint that would draw...
in paperback
Paperback
Paperback, softback or softcover describe and refer to a book by the nature of its binding. The covers of such books are usually made of paper or paperboard, and are usually held together with glue rather than stitches or staples...
format. It was a nominee in the 1998 Locus Awards for best anthology, finishing eighth out of 17. The Horns of Elfland features 15 stories from 15 authors. One of the stories, "Merlusine
Merlusine
"Merlusine" is a 1997 fantasy and science fiction novelette by Lucy Sussex.-Background:"Merlusine" was first published in Australia in 1997 in The Horns of Elfland anthology by Roc Books. It was published alongside 14 other stories by the authors Jennifer Stevenson, Doris Egan, Gus Smith, Jack...
" by Lucy Sussex
Lucy Sussex
Lucy Sussex is a fantasy and science fiction author, editor, academic and teacher currently residing in Melbourne, Australia.She is often associated with feminist science fiction.-Personal life:...
won the 1997 Aurealis Award for best fantasy short story
Aurealis Award for best fantasy short story
The Aurealis Awards are presented annually by the Australia-based Chimaera Publications and SpecFaction NSW to published works in order to "recognise the achievements of Australian science fiction, fantasy, horror writers"...
. "Audience" by Jack Womack
Jack Womack
Jack Womack is an American author of fiction and speculative fiction. He lives in New York City with his wife and daughter, and works as a publicity manager for the Orbit and Yen imprints of Hachette Book Group USA....
was a short-list nominee in 1998 World Fantasy Awards
World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction
This World Fantasy Award is given to the fantasy short story voted best by a panel of judges, and presented each year at the World Fantasy Convention....
but lost to "Dust Motes" by P. D. Cacek
P. D. Cacek
Patricia Diana Joy Anne Cacek is an American author, mostly of horror novels. She graduated with a B.A in Creative Writing from California State University, Long Beach in 1975.-Awards:...
. "Flash Company" by Gene Wolfe
Gene Wolfe
Gene Wolfe is an American science fiction and fantasy writer. He is noted for his dense, allusive prose as well as the strong influence of his Catholic faith, to which he converted after marrying into the religion. He is a prolific short story writer and a novelist, and has won many awards in the...
finished 17th in the 1998 Locus Awards for best short story and John Brunner
John Brunner (novelist)
John Kilian Houston Brunner was a prolific British author of science fiction novels and stories. His 1968 novel Stand on Zanzibar, about an overpopulated world, won the 1968 Hugo Award for best science fiction novel. It also won the BSFA award the same year...
's "The Drummer and the Skins" tied for sixth in the 1997 Interzone Poll
Interzone (magazine)
Interzone is an award-winning British fantasy and science fiction magazine. Published since 1982, Interzone is the eighth longest-running science fiction magazine in history and the longest-running British SF magazine...
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Contents
- Acknowledgements by Ellen KushnerEllen KushnerEllen Kushner is an American writer of fantasy novels, who for many years was the host of the radio program Sound & Spirit, produced by WGBH in Boston and distributed by Public Radio International.- Background and personal life :...
- Introduction by Donald G. KellerDonald G. KellerDonald G. Keller is a science fiction and fantasy editor and critic. He was the co-founder of Serconia Press and was Managing Editor and a frequent contributor to The New York Review of Science Fiction , where his seminal essay on Fantasy of Manners, 'The Manner of Fantasy', appeared in 1991.He...
- "Solstice", short story by Jennifer Stevenson
- "The New Tiresias", novelette by Doris EganDoris EganDoris Egan is an American screenwriter, producer, and writer. She has worked on Smallville, Dark Angel, and House as well as many other television programs.-Gate of Ivory trilogy:...
(as Jane Emerson) - "Josh and the Fairy Melodeon Player", short story by Gus Smith
- "Audience", short story by Jack WomackJack WomackJack Womack is an American author of fiction and speculative fiction. He lives in New York City with his wife and daughter, and works as a publicity manager for the Orbit and Yen imprints of Hachette Book Group USA....
- "The Bellcaster's Apprentice", novelette by Elizabeth E. WeinElizabeth E. WeinElizabeth E. Wein is an American author of historical fiction for young adults. She is best known for her three books featuring her version of the King Arthur stories and her character Medraut...
- "Sacred Harp", short story by Delia ShermanDelia ShermanCordelia Caroline Sherman , known professionally as Delia Sherman, is a fantasy writer and editor. Her novel The Porcelain Dove won the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award...
- "Done by the Forces of Nature", novelette by Ray Davis
- "Acolytes", short story by Michael KandelMichael KandelMichael Kandel is an American translator and author of science fiction. He received a doctorate in Slavistics from Indiana University, and is an editor at the Modern Language Association. Kandel is also a part-time editor at Harcourt, editing Ursula K...
- "Flash Company", short story by Gene WolfeGene WolfeGene Wolfe is an American science fiction and fantasy writer. He is noted for his dense, allusive prose as well as the strong influence of his Catholic faith, to which he converted after marrying into the religion. He is a prolific short story writer and a novelist, and has won many awards in the...
- "MerlusineMerlusine"Merlusine" is a 1997 fantasy and science fiction novelette by Lucy Sussex.-Background:"Merlusine" was first published in Australia in 1997 in The Horns of Elfland anthology by Roc Books. It was published alongside 14 other stories by the authors Jennifer Stevenson, Doris Egan, Gus Smith, Jack...
", novelette by Lucy SussexLucy SussexLucy Sussex is a fantasy and science fiction author, editor, academic and teacher currently residing in Melbourne, Australia.She is often associated with feminist science fiction.-Personal life:... - "The Drummer and the Skins", novelette by John BrunnerJohn Brunner (novelist)John Kilian Houston Brunner was a prolific British author of science fiction novels and stories. His 1968 novel Stand on Zanzibar, about an overpopulated world, won the 1968 Hugo Award for best science fiction novel. It also won the BSFA award the same year...
- "Aïda in the Park", novelette by Susan PalwickSusan PalwickSusan Palwick is an American writer and associate professor of English at the University of Nevada, Reno. She began her professional career by publishing "The Woman Who Saved the World" for Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in 1985....
- "Brandy for the Damned", short story by Roz KaveneyRoz KaveneyRoz Kaveney is a British writer of both fiction and non-fiction, and editor. She was born male but changed to and thereafter has lived as a female...
- "The Color of Angels", novelette by Terri WindlingTerri WindlingTerri Windling is an American editor, artist, essayist, and the author of books for both children and adults. Windling has won nine World Fantasy Awards, the Mythopoeic Award, the Bram Stoker Award, and her collection The Armless Maiden appeared on the short-list for the James Tiptree, Jr. Award...
- "The Death of Raven", short story by Ellen KushnerEllen KushnerEllen Kushner is an American writer of fantasy novels, who for many years was the host of the radio program Sound & Spirit, produced by WGBH in Boston and distributed by Public Radio International.- Background and personal life :...
- Author Biographies