Agreed!Well that's a tough decision. I actually haven't heard of some of those names. Based on what I know now, I'd say my favorite is Grimm Brothers. I don't like the newer, softened versions though. Give me the classic dark ones.
Besides Love in Vein II and Smoke and Mirrors do you know if "Snow, Glass, and Apples" appears in any other books?Perrault, but McKinley for modern adaptations. Also, the Fables graphic novels. Bloody brilliant. Neil Gaiman's "Snow, Glass, and Apples" is worth a read for those interested in vampirism, a necrophilic/vampiric short story retelling of Snow White, very dark, but it's Gaiman. Sort of to be expected. I don't usually like anything Vampire related, but it was an entertaining read.
Not off the top of my head, I have it in Love in Vein II. As a short story anthology, I'd recommended it. I know it sounds a bit cheesy, but if you're into persian/proto christian/catholic mythology and symbolism at all, it has the best short story involving all three. It's a story called "The Dripping of Sundered Wineskins" and I will forever recommend it, definitely my favorite non-Bradbury short story. Sent chills down my spine, and does every time I read it.Besides Love in Vein II and Smoke and Mirrors do you know if "Snow, Glass, and Apples" appears in any other books?
Gosh darn it! The library system where I live doesn't have it.Not off the top of my head, I have it in Love in Vein II. As a short story anthology, I'd recommended it. I know it sounds a bit cheesy, but if you're into persian/proto christian/catholic mythology and symbolism at all, it has the best short story involving all three. It's a story called "The Dripping of Sundered Wineskins" and I will forever recommend it, definitely my favorite non-Bradbury short story. Sent chills down my spine, and does every time I read it.
I've seen it in various used bookstores a few times over the years. You might go that route if you don't want to pay cover price. I'm a bit sneaky with used bookstores, I bring in a huge box of trade ins, establish a nice line of credit, suck up a bit, and then leave a list of the titles I'm looking for. Works every time.Gosh darn it! The library system where I live doesn't have it.
Huh, thank you. I'll have to remember that trick.I've seen it in various used bookstores a few times over the years. You might go that route if you don't want to pay cover price. I'm a bit sneaky with used bookstores, I bring in a huge box of trade ins, establish a nice line of credit, suck up a bit, and then leave a list of the titles I'm looking for. Works every time.