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'''''The Wizards of Odd''''' is a 1996 English compilation book of [[humorous]] [[short stories]] by many great writers in the [[science-fiction]]/[[fantasy]] [[genre]]. The stories were compiled by [[Peter Haining (author)|Peter Haining]]. The book is separated into three sections: Wizards and Wotsits: Stories of Cosmic Absurdity, Swords and Sorcery: Tales of Heroic Fanticy, and Astronauts and Aliens: Space Opera Yarns. |
'''''The Wizards of Odd''''' is a 1996 English compilation book of [[humorous]] [[short stories]] by many great writers in the [[science-fiction]]/[[fantasy]] [[genre]]. The stories were compiled by [[Peter Haining (author)|Peter Haining]]. The book is separated into three sections: Wizards and Wotsits: Stories of Cosmic Absurdity, Swords and Sorcery: Tales of Heroic Fanticy, and Astronauts and Aliens: Space Opera Yarns. |
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==Reception== |
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Andy Butcher reviewed the ''Vamps'' graphic novel for ''Arcane'' magazine, rating it an 8 out of 10 overall.<ref name="Arcane5">{{cite journal|last=Butcher|first=Andy|date=April 1996|title=The Great Library|journal=Arcane|publisher=[[Future plc|Future Publishing]]|issue=5|pages=81}}</ref> Butcher comments that "this is a well-crafted story, with some interesting new takes on one of our most popular myths. It's well worth a read."<ref name="Arcane5"/> |
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The Wizards of Odd is a 1996 English compilation book of humorous short stories by many great writers in the science-fiction/fantasy genre. The stories were compiled by Peter Haining. The book is separated into three sections: Wizards and Wotsits: Stories of Cosmic Absurdity, Swords and Sorcery: Tales of Heroic Fanticy, and Astronauts and Aliens: Space Opera Yarns.
Stories
Wizards and Wotsits
- "Theatre of Cruelty" by Terry Pratchett
- "How Nuth Would Have Practised his Art Upon the Gnoles" by Lord Dunsany
- "Hell Hath No Fury" by John Collier
- "The Twonky" by Henry Kuttner
- "A Great Deal of Power" by Eric Frank Russell
- "Doodad" by Ray Bradbury
- "Not By Its Cover" by Philip K. Dick
- "The Rule of Names" by Ursula K. Le Guin
Swords and Sorcery
- "Mythical Beast" by Stephen R. Donaldson
- "The Adventure of the Snowing Globe" by F. Anstey
- "Affairs in Poictesme" by James Branch Cabell
- "The Ring of Hans Carvel" by Fredric Brown
- "The Brat" by Fritz Leiber
- "A Good Knight's Work" by Robert Bloch
- "Poor Little Warrior" by Brian W. Aldiss
- "The Odd Odd Bird" by Avram Davidson
Astronauts and Aliens
- "Young Zaphod Plays it Safe" by Douglas Adams
- "The Wild Asses of the Devil" by H. G. Wells
- "Ministering Angels" by C. S. Lewis
- "The Gnurrs Come from Voodvork Out" by Reginald Bretnor
- "Captain Wyxtpthll's Flying Saucer" by Arthur C. Clarke
- "Playboy and the Slime God" by Isaac Asimov
- "There's a Wolf in my Time Machine" by Larry Niven
- "2BR02B" by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
Reception
Andy Butcher reviewed the Vamps graphic novel for Arcane magazine, rating it an 8 out of 10 overall.[1] Butcher comments that "this is a well-crafted story, with some interesting new takes on one of our most popular myths. It's well worth a read."[1]
References
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- ^ a b Butcher, Andy (April 1996). "The Great Library". Arcane (5). Future Publishing: 81.