Full name: The Coyote Road: Trickster Tales

Authors: Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Fantasy, Short Stories, Fiction, Young adult Purchase/reserch links: LibraryThing Goodreads Amazon ISBNs: 9780142413005 0142413003

Coyote. Anansi. Brer Rabbit. Trickster characters have long been a staple of folk literature, and are a natural choice for the overarching subject of acclaimed editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling's third mythic anthology. The Coyote Road features a remarkable range of authors, each with his or her fictional look at a trickster character. These authors include Holly Black (The Spiderwick Chronicles), Charles de Lint (The Blue Girl), Ellen Klages (The Green Glass Sea), Kelly Link (Magic for Beginners), Patricia A. McKillip (Old Magic), and Jane Yolen. Terri Windling provides a comprehensive introduction to the trickster myths of the world, and the entire book is highlighted by the remarkable decorations of Charles Vess. The Coyote Road is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary fantastic fiction. This book is part of the "The World of Riverside" series. Here are some other books from this series: "The Man with the Knives" First published in 2010 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: "The Privilege of the Sword" First published in 2006 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: "The Fall of the Kings" First published in 2002 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: "Swordspoint" First published in 1987 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: Similar books: The Beastly Bride by Ellen Datlow The Green Man by Ellen Datlow Firebirds by Sharon November Trampoline by Kelly Link Masterpieces of Fantasy and Wonder by David G. Hartwell Hags, Sirens, and Other Bad Girls of Fantasy by Denise Little The Djinn Falls in Love and Other Stories by Mahvesh Murad Firebirds Soaring by Sharyn November Songs of Love & Death by George R. R. Martin Dangerous Women by George R. R. Martin The Faery Reel by Ellen Datlow The Fair Folk by Marvin Kaye Welcome to Bordertown by Holly Black Half-human by Bruce Coville Sisters in Fantasy by Susan Shwartz Black Heart, Ivory Bones by Ellen Datlow Black Swan, White Raven by Ellen Datlow Black Thorn, White Rose by Ellen Datlow The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J. K. Rowling The Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare