From Library Journal
To celebrate DAW Books's 30 years of publishing in the sf and fantasy genres, Wollheim and Gilbert have assembled these volumes that feature authors who have published under the DAW banner and whose works have made significant contributions to the field of imaginative literature. An essay by the editors (repeated in both volumes) relates the history of DAW and its founders, Donald and Elsie Wollheim, while individual author or editor commentaries introduce many of the stories. The fantasy collection includes a variety of stories, including Mercedes Lackey's expression of an author's worst nightmare ("After Midnight") and Christopher Stasheff's melancholy parable of a wizard's journey of bitter self-discovery ("Coronach of the Bell"). Contributions by other notable fantasy writers such as Tanith Lee, Melanie Rawn, and Lynn Abbey round out this collection of 18 tales. The sf anthology collects a stellar group of stories, including Brian Aldiss's cautionary tale of a space-faring warship whose passage results in the death of civilizations ("Aboard the Beatitude") and Tad Williams's wry recounting of the chat room at the end of the world ("Not with a Whimper, Either"). Stories by authors including Frederik Pohl, Timothy Zahn, and Kate Elliott are also among the 19 selections in this well-balanced volume. Together or separately, both books are recommended for most libraries. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
DAW Books, the oldest publisher dedicated to sf and fantasy, celebrates its longevity with a collection of stories by its roster of writers. DAW gave first American publication to such distinguished fantasists as Mercedes Lackey and Tanith Lee.The level of quality in this book is more than respectably high, though not all the contributors are as much masters of the story as they are of the novel. The introduction is a tribute by the editors to one another. As a retrospective monument and as good reading, this volume should appeal to any fantasy fan. Roland Green
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Book Description
Celebrate 30 years of DAW Fantasy with a once-in-a-lifetime, collection.

Andre Norton € Melanie Rawn € Mercedes Lackey € Jennifer Roberson Tanya Huff € Tanith Lee € Christopher Stasheff € Larry Dixon € and other best-selling masters...

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The Barnes & Noble Review
In celebration of DAW's three decades in the publishing industry, editors Elizabeth R. Wollheim and Sheila E. Gilbert asked every author ever published by DAW if they would like to contribute a new story for a special 30th anniversary anthology. The response was so overwhelming that the editors decided to compile two collections -- one for fantasy and the other for science fiction.

The 18 stories included in this magic-filled anthology are by some of the most distinguished writers in fantasy: Andre Norton, Tanith Lee, Christopher Stasheff, Tanya Huff, Mercedes Lackey, and Melanie Rawn, to name but a few.

Jennifer Roberson's story "Ending and Beginning" introduces readers to the world of her new fantasy series. In a dangerous realm where many people are nomadic traders, travelling through a war zone is just another obstacle to overcome. After several people in Ilona's caravan (including her lover) are ruthlessly murdered by foreign invaders, she fatefully meets a man who is looking for employment as a guide. But when Ilona sees him rise after thieves have killed him, she realizes she is in the presence of legendary magic.

Also included are a new Nightfall story by Mickey Zucker Reichert, a Sun Sword novella by Michelle West, and a hilarious autobiographical tale by Lackey.

This fantasy anthology -- along with its science fiction companion -- is not only a touching tribute to Donald A. Wollheim, the founder of DAW (the first book company exclusively devoted to science fiction and fantasy) but also one of the best collections of fantasy stories to be released in years. Paul Goat Allen

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Celebrate 30 years of DAW Fantasy with a once-in-a-lifetime, collection.
Andre Norton Melanie Rawn Mercedes Lackey Jennifer Roberson Tanya Huff Tanith Lee Christopher Stasheff Larry Dixon and other best-selling masters...