Amazons II (DAW Books UE1736) [Signed]

Salmonson, Jessica Amanda (Editor, Introduction)

Published by DAW SF Books - Donald A. Wollheim, 1633 Broadway, New York, 1982

About this Item

Stated at copyright: "First Printing, June 1982." Full number-line beginning w/1. DAW Books printing code UE1736. Beautifully signed by Jessica Amanda Salmonson and cover artist Michael Whelan at title page: "Jessica Amanda Salmonson, Michael Whelan". Additionally, signed at each of their story's title pages by 6 contributors: Tanith Lee, Eleanor Arnason, Lillian Stewart Carl, Ardath Mayhar, Lee Killough, and George R. R. Martin. Tanith Lee with signed mark on adhered white label above story's title page. Eleanor Arnason signed: "Eleanor Arnason". Lillian Stewart Carl signed: "To Ron, A real antique! Lillian Stewart Carl". By Ardath Mayhar: "For Ron, Ardath Mayhar." Lee Killough: "To Ron, Lee Killough." And finally, stylishly and boldly by George R. R. Martin: "George R. R. Martin". Semi-glossy pictorial wraps, moderate shelf wear, rub, corner wear, crease. Cover features a dynamic design by artist Michael Whelan with two woman warriors, spears raised overhead atop water vesell's bow, fending off armored soldier over b.g. of partially eclipsed red sun in hazy sky. Pages near fine, clean. Bright yellow tex block at all sides. Bind fine, square. Appears unread without spine crease. Preserved in clear sleeve. Presented here is the second in series, ground-breaking collection named Best Fantasy Anthology in 1980 by the sixth World Fantasy Convention. Back by popular demand, twelve original stories of prowess, daring and swordplay which challenge the tradition of male warriors in heroic fantasy! Thrilling high adventure for science fiction and fantasy readers, male and female alike, and written by some giants in the field: George R. R. Martin, Lee Killough, Jo Clayton, F. M. Busby and more. For too long the realms of the genre have largely been a man's domain. Amazons II's brave heroines range over centuries and across worlds to rectify this! Contents: "Introduction: Art, History and Amazons, Jessica Lee Salmonson; For a Daughter, F. M. Busby; The Battle Crow's Daughter, Gillian Fitzgerald; Southern Lights, Tanith Lee; Zroya's Trizub, Gordon Derevanchuck; The Robber Girl, Phyllis Ann Karr; Lady of the Forest End, Gael Bandino; The Ivory Comb, Eleanor Aronson; The Borders of Sabazel, Lillian Stewart Carl; Who Courts a Reluctant Maiden, Ardath Maydar; The Soul Slayer, Lee Killough; Nightwork, Jo Clayton; In the Lost Lands, George R. R. Martin." Final page with advert for list of available DAW titles: .Presents Amazons and Women of Power!" Printed in the USA. 239 pages. Insured post. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Amazons II (DAW Books UE1736) [Signed]
• Publisher: DAW SF Books - Donald A. Wollheim, 1633 Broadway, New York
• Publication Date: 1982
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Whelan, Michael (Cover Art)
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Authors