Once Upon a Time

by Rita Kessler and Lester del Rey

Book Overview

Ten of the top writers of fantasy present their views of the ways and byways of fairyland: ISAAC ASIMOV -- A most unusual knight meets an even more unusual dragon. TERRY BROOKS -- A boy and an elf discover courage conquers more than monsters. C.J. CHERRYH -- Three wishes -- and the strangest love story ever told. LESTER DEL REY -- The little princess didn't really believe in a fairy godmother. SUSAN DEXTER -- The hermit boy didn't know that his pet...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345362632
• ISBN13: 9780345362636
• Release Date: October 1991
• Publisher: Del Rey Books
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.7" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

One of the best books I've ever read!

If you love fairy tales, fantasy, stories about princes and princesses, dragons and flying horses, all written with wit, wisdom, and humor for adults, then this is your book!I treasure this book - it is one of my all-time favorites.Read it and enjoy.... for many years to come!

Wayland Drew is a highly under rated author.

I'm so glad to finally find this book again after losing it. Drew is simply an amazing author and truly has a grip on how to write a true fairy tale. Mr. Drew taught my grade 12 english class and some of his writing rubbed off on me. Unfortunately he died of Lou Garrigs disease a few months ago. He will be truely missed and so will his writing. If you get the chance learn more about this man and the other titles he has written.

Great Book, Wayland Drew's Story is Worth The Price Alone

Simply a masterpiece of a book. Some funny stories, some serious all very original. Wayland Drew's story may even affect the way you think about your life. The Old Soul is one of the best short stories I have ever read.

I cannot believe that I finally found it!

For six years I have been searching for this collection. How many libraries and book stores have I searched since leaving this book on my elementary school's shelf six years ago? Once upon a Time's stories may be modern, but have already become classic in my memories of childhood. I memorized every one. Each is more real to me than my own life was; every tale has become engrained in my consciousness. Moreover, its illustrations were exquisite; enthralling; inspiring.They burned their surreal images into my memory and flicker coaxingly where reality meets dream; where conscious meets subconscious. And there also lay the hope of finding this childhood friend, this inspiration, once more. Its stories have become fabled within me: intangible and elusive as the dreams they teased, and yet I am sure that this old book will live up to its legend when I hold it in my hands and gaze into its glimmering illustrations again.

Tales that will stay in your mind for YEARS! Excellent book!

Regardless of what the "experts" say, I would recommend this book to everyone!The stories are very well-thought-out and they will stick in your mind for years (as they have mine!) The artwork in this book is FANTASTIC, as well (I wish someone would sell prints of some of these). Personally, I stumbled upon this book by accident... and it has become one of those that I will save for my children, and re-read, throughout the years. BUY THIS BOOK!!!!!! Right now, don't even hesitate!