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The Black Gondolier - & Other Stories - cover

The Black Gondolier - & Other Stories

Fritz Leiber

Publisher: Open Road Media

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A collection of supernatural horror stories from the SFWA Grand Master and Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author of the Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser novels.   Assembled here is a selection of Mr. Leiber's best horrific tales, many of which have been virtually unobtainable for decades. From the riveting “Spider Mansion” and “The Phantom Slayer” from Weird Tales to the more recent “Lie Still, Snow White” and “Black Has Its Charms” from rare, small‑press magazines, this collection provides an overview of Leiber’s fifty‑plus years as an acknowledged master of the weird tale.   This edition was edited by John Pelan and Steve Savile. 
Available since: 04/01/2014.
Print length: 300 pages.

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