The Fionavar Tapestry: The Summer Tree Bk. 1 - Softcover

Kay, Guy Gavriel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007334249 ISBN 13: 9780007334247

Publisher: HarperVoyager

Synopsis

The first volume in Guy Gavriel Kay's stunning fantasy masterwork, now reissued with the beautiful original cover art by Martin Springett. Five men and women find themselves flung into the magical land of Fionavar, First of all Worlds. They have been called there by the mage Loren Silvercloak, and quickly find themselves drawn into the complex tapestry of events. For Kim, Paul, Kevin, Jennifer and Dave all have their own part to play in the coming battle against the forces of evil led by the fallen god Rakoth Maugrim and his dark hordes. Guy Gavriel Kay's classic epic fantasy plays out on a truly grand scale, and has already been delighting fans of imaginative fiction for twenty years.

About this title

About the Author:

Guy Gavriel Kay was born and raised in Canada. In 1974-5 he spent a year in Oxford assisting Christopher Tolkien in his editorial construction of J R R Tolkien's posthumously published THE SILMARILLION. He took a law degree at the University of Toronto on his return to Canada and was admitted to the Bar of Ontario in 1981. Guy Gavriel Kay lives in Toronto.

Review:

'I'm not just impressed by THE SUMMER TREE -- I'm overwhelmed' Marion Zimmer Bradley 'Engrossingly worthwhile' Asimov's Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine 'A lovingly detailed work ! a classic of the genre' Fantasy Review

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperVoyager
• ISBN 10: 0007334249
• ISBN 13: 9780007334247
• Binding: Paperback