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An array of original stories from around the world bring a new and exciting twist to one of the most beloved figures in fiction witches

Witches Whether you know them from Shakespeare or from WICKED there is no staple more beloved in folklore fairy tale or fantasy than these magical beings Witches are everywhere and at the heart of stories that resonate with many people around the world This dazzling otherworldly collection gathers new stories of witches from all walks of life Whether they be maiden mother crone or other funny fierce light and airy or dark and disturbing witches are a vital part of some of the greatest stories we have and new ones start here
Bringing together twentynine stories and poems from some of the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers working today including three tales from a BIPOConly open submission period THE BOOK OF WITCHES features Linda Addison CL Clark P Djeli Clark Indrapramit Das Amal El Mohtar Andrea Hairston Millie Ho Saad Hossain Kathleen Jennings Alaya Dawn Johnson Cassandra Khaw Fonda Lee Darcie Little Badger Ken Liu Usman T Malik Maureen F McHugh Premee Mohammed Garth Nix Tobi Ogundiran Tochi Onyebuchi Miyuki Jane Pinckard Kelly Robson Angela Slatter Andrea Stewart Emily Teng Sheree Rene Thomas Tade Thompson and E Lily Yuand contains illustrations from threetime Hugo awardnominated artist Alyssa Winans throughout
This extraordinary anthology vividly breathes life into one of the most captivating and feared magical sorceresses and will become a treasured keepsake for fans of fantasy science fiction and fairy tales everywhere