With a breathtaking array of original stories from around the world P. Djèlí Clark Amal El
Mohtar Garth Nix Darcie Little Badger Sheree Renée Thomas and two dozen other fantasy and
science fiction geniuses bring a new and exciting twist to one of the most beloved figures in
fiction witches in never-before-seen works written exclusively for The Book of Witches
compiled by award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan and illustrated by award-nominated artist
Alyssa Winans. Witches! Whether you know them from Shakespeare or from Wicked there is no
staple more beloved in folklore fairy tale or fantasy than these magical beings. Witches are
everywhere and at the heart of stories that resonate with many people around the world. This
dazzling otherworldly collection gathers new stories of witches from all walks of life
ensuring a Halloween readers will never forget. Whether they be maiden mother crone or other
funny fierce light and airy or dark and disturbing witches are a vital part of some of the
greatest stories we have and new ones start here! Bringing together twenty-nine stories and
poems from some of the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers working today including
three tales from a BIPOC-only open submission period The Book of Witches features Linda
Addison C.L. Clark P Djeli Clark Indrapramit Das Amal El Mohtar Andrea Hairston Millie Ho
Saad Hossain Kathleen Jennings Alaya Dawn Johnson Cassandra Khaw Fonda Lee Darcie Little
Badger Ken Liu Usman T. Malik Maureen F. McHugh Premee Mohammed Garth Nix Tobi Ogundiran
Tochi Onyebuchi Miyuki Jane Pinckard Kelly Robson Angela Slatter Andrea Stewart Emily Teng
Sheree Renée Thomas Tade Thompson and E. Lily Yu?and contains illustrations from three-time
Hugo award-nominated artist Alyssa Winans throughout. This extraordinary anthology vividly
breathes life into one of the most captivating and feared magical sorceresses and will become a
treasured keepsake for fans of fantasy science fiction and fairy tales everywhere.
