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HERE BE DRAGONS…A unique collection of stories by the greatest fantasy writers working today.Sparking myths and legends from Asia to Europe, Africa to North America, dragons are the most universal and awe-inspiring of magical creatures.Whether they are fearsome, rampaging monsters or benevolent sages with much to teach humanity, dragons bring creation, destruction, and adventure in stories told all around the globe.In this landmark collection, award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan combines nearly thirty never-before-seen short stories and poems, written by modern masters of science fiction and fantasy, and illustrations by acclaimed artist Rovina Cai.Featuring stories from Scott Lynch, R.F. Kuang, Garth Nix, Ken Liu, Kate Elliott, and many more, The Book of Dragons breathes fresh life and fire into the greatest magical beasts of all.Content:- Introduction by Jonathan Strahan- What Heroism Tells Us poem by Jane Yolen- Matriculation by Elle Katharine White- Hikaya Sri Bujang, or The Tale of the Naga Sage by Zen Cho- Yuli by Daniel Abraham- A Whisper of Blue by Ken Liu- Nidhog poem by Jo Walton- Where the River Turns to Concrete by Brooke Bolander- Habitat by K.J. Parker- Pox by Ellen Klages- The Nine Curves River by R.F. Kuang- Lucky's Dragon by Kelly Barnhill- I Make Myself a Dragon poem by Beth Cato- The Exile by JY Yang- Except on Saturdays by Peter S. Beagle- La Vitesse by Kelly Robson- A Final Knight to her Love and Foe poem by Amal El-Mohtar- The Long Walk by Kate Elliott- Cut Me Another Quill, Mister Fitz by Garth Nix- Hoard by Seanan McGuire- The Worm of Lirr poem by C.S.E. Cooney- The Last Hunt by Aliette de Bodard- We Continue by Ann Leckie and Rachel Swirsky- Small Bird's Plea by Todd McCaffrey- The Dragons poem by Theodora Goss- Dragon Slayer by Michael Swanwick- Camouflage by Patricia A. McKillip- We Don't Talk About the Dragon by Sarah Gailey- Maybe Just Go Up There and Talk to It by Scott Lynch- A Nice Cuppa poem by Jane Yolen