Swords and sorcery : stories of heroic fantasy / selected and with an introduction by L. Sprague de Camp ; illustrated by Virgil Finlay.

Other author De Camp, L. Sprague (Lyon Sprague), 1907-2000.
Other author Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Pyramid books, ©1963.
Description186 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Subjects

Cover title Swords & sorcery
SeriesPyramid book ; R950
Pyramid book ; R950. ^A669180
Contents Introduction: Heroic fantasy / L. Sprague de Camp -- The valor of Cappen Varra / Poul Anderson -- Distressing tale of Thangobrind the jeweller / Lord Dunsany -- Shadows in the moonlight / Robert E. Howard -- The citadel of darkness / Henry Kuttner -- When the sea king's away / Fritz Leiber -- The doom that came to Sarnath / H.P. Lovecraft -- Hellsgarde / C.L. Moore -- The testament of Athammaus / Clark Ashton Smith.
Local noteJoyner-See also manuscript material related to the James H. and Virginia Schlobin Literature of the Fantastic Collection. Ask in Joyner Library Special Collections.
General note"First printing, December 1963"--Verso of t.p.
References Currey, L.W. Science fiction, p. 136
Acquisitions source Joyner Schlobin copy Gift of Roger Schlobin, 2004

Availability

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Joyner Schlobin Fantasy Collection PN6071.F25 S96 1963 ✔ Available Request Material