The Essential Peter S. Beagle, Volume 2: Oakland Dragon Blues and Other Stories by Peter S. Beagle ISBN: Hardcover: 978-1-61696-390-3; Digital: 978-1-61696-391-0 Published: May 16th, 2023 Available Format(s): Hardcover and Digital World Fantasy Award Finalist Locus Award Finalist Also available: The Essential Peter S. Beagle: Volumes 1 & 2 The Essential Peter S. Beagle, Volume 1: Lila the Werewolf and Other Stories The Essential Peter S. Beagle, Special Limited Editions The essential second volume of bestselling author Peter S. Beagle’s (The Last Unicorn) short stories, including one previously unpublished and four uncollected stories, shows again that Beagle is one of America’s most influential fantasists. With his celebrated versatility, humor, and grace, Beagle is at home in a dazzling variety of subgenres. Evoking comparison to such iconic authors as Twain, Tolkien, Carroll, L’Engle, and Vonnegut, this career retrospective celebrates Beagle’s mastery of the short-story form. “Peter S. Beagle is one of my favorite authors.” —Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind A dilapidated dragon, a frustrated cop, and an unapologetic author square off over a dangerously abandoned narrative. The seemingly perfect addition to a weekly card game hides a dark secret from everyone but her teammate. A deeply respected judge meets his match in Snow Ermine, a beautiful pickpocket. From heartbreaking to humorous, these carefully curated stories by Peter S. Beagle show the depth and power of his incomparable prose and storytelling. Featuring the newly published story, “The Mantichora,” an original introduction from Meg Elison (Find Layla) and gorgeous illustrations from Stephanie Law (Shadowscapes), this elegant collection is a must-have for any fan of classic fantasy.