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The rich and complex genre of fantasy fiction appeals to readers of all ages. Designed for readers advisors and collection development specialists in public, school, and college libraries, this in-depth guide expands upon the material on fantasy fiction offered in Genreflecting. Herald offers a historical and structural overview of the genre, describes 15 subgenres and a score of variations within them, and lists the best and most current reads available in the fantasy arena. Descriptive entries contain information about pertinent review resources, bibliographies, criticism, awards, and organizations. An author/title and subject index help provide easy access to specific titles and authors and an appendix lists recommended fantasy titles for young adults. A must for readers advisors and collection development specialists, this book will also be valuable to writers, researchers, bookstore owners, and dedicated fans of fantasy fiction.

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Fluent in Fantasy
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Genreflecting Advisory Series
Diana Tixier Herald, Series Editor
Genreflecting: A Guide to Reading Interests in Genre Fiction, 4th Edition.
By Diana Tixier Herald.
Teen Genreflecting.
By Diana Tixier Herald.
Romance Fiction: A Guide to the Genre.
By Kristin Ramsdell.
Fluent in Fantasy: A Guide to Reading Interests.
By Diana Tixier Herald.
Now Read This: A Guide to Mainstream Fiction, 1978-1998.
By Nancy Pearl. With assistance from Martha Knappe and Chris Higashi.
Hooked on Horror: A Guide to Reading Interests in Horror Fiction.
By Anthony J. Fonseca and June Michele Pulliam.
Junior Genreflecting: A Guide to Good Reads and Series Fiction for Children.
By Bridget Dealy Volz, Lynda Blackburn Welborn, and Cheryl Perkins Scheer.
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Fluent in Fantasy
A Guide to Reading Interests
Diana Tixier Herald
1999
Libraries Unlimited, Inc.
Englewood, Colorado
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To Harriett and Bill Banks for their constant encouragement and support.
Copyright 1999 Libraries Unlimited, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the United States of America
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
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Libraries Unlimited, Inc.
P.O. Box 6633
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Herald, Diana Tixier.
Fluent in fantasy: a guide to reading interests / Diana Tixier Herald.
ix, 260 p, 19x26 cm. (Genreflecting advisory series)
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN 1-56308-655-7
1. Fantastic fictionBibliography. 2. Best books. 3. Books and
readingUnited States. I. Title. II. Series.
Z5917.F3H47 1999
[PN3435]
016.80883'8766dc21 99-10204
CIP
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Contents
Acknowledgments
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Chapter 1Introduction
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What Is Fantasy?
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Importance of Fantasy
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Where Is Fantasy Going?
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Scope and Purpose
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Selection of Titles
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Organization of the Book
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Reviews and Resources for Librarians
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The Nature of Fantasy Readers
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Chapter 2Overview of the Genre
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Fantasy Conventions
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History of the Fantasy Genre
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Early Fantasy Authors
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Chapter 3Sword and Sorcery
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Quest
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Tolkien
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Epic
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