Bibliomancy

Four Novellas

By Elizabeth Hand

2003

First Published

4.25

Average Rating

298

Number of Pages

9H06M

Audio Length

The limited-release Bibliomancy, which won the World Fantasy Award in 2005) showcases a wildly inventive author at the height of her powers. Written in the author's characteristic poetic prose and rich with the details of traumatic lives that are luminously transformed, is a worthy addition to an outstanding career. "Pavane for a Prince of the Air" (2002) and "Cleopatra Brimstone" (2001) won International Horror Guild Awards, and appeared on Locus Magazine's Year's Best lists. Contents: Introduction (Bibliomancy) • essay by Lucius Shepard Cleopatra Brimstone (2001) • novella by Elizabeth Hand Pavane for a Prince of the Air (2002) • novelette by Elizabeth Hand Chip Crockett's Christmas Carol (2000) • novella by Elizabeth Hand The Least Trumps (2002) • novella by Elizabeth Hand Story Notes (Bibliomancy) • essay by Elizabeth Hand .

Avg Rating

4.25

Number of Ratings

5 STARS

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4 STARS

43%

3 STARS

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Author

Elizabeth Hand

Author · 40 books

A New York Times notable and multiple award– winning author, Elizabeth Hand has written seven novels, including the cult classic Waking the Moon, and short-story collections. She is a longtime contributor to numerous publications, including the Washington Post Book World and the Village Voice Literary Supplement. She and her two children divide their time between the coast of Maine and North London.