The Dragon Nimbus Series by Irene Radford, Elizabeth R. Wollheim, Lynn Abbey, Christopher Stasheff, Jennifer Roberson, Mercedes Lackey, Melanie Rawn, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Deborah J. Ross, Larry Dixon, Tanya Huff, Marjorie B. Kellogg, Jane S. Fancher, Michelle Sagara West, Andre Norton, Fiona Patton, Michael Shea, Kristen Britain, Tanith Lee, Betsy Wolheim

To celebrate DAW Books's 30 years of publishing in the sf and fantasy genres, Wollheim and Gilbert have assembled these volumes that feature authors who have published under the DAW banner and whose works have made significant contributions to the field of imaginative literature. An essay by the editors (repeated in both volumes) relates the history of DAW and its founders, Donald and Elsie Wollheim, while individual author or editor commentaries introduce many of the stories... moreTo celebrate DAW Books's 30 years of publishing in the sf and fantasy genres, Wollheim and Gilbert have assembled these volumes that feature authors who have published under the DAW banner and whose works have made significant contributions to the field of imaginative literature. An essay by the editors (repeated in both volumes) relates the history of DAW and its founders, Donald and Elsie Wollheim, while individual author or editor commentaries introduce many of the stories. The fantasy collection includes a variety of stories, including Mercedes Lackey's expression of an author's worst nightmare ("After Midnight") and Christopher Stasheff's melancholy parable of a wizard's journey of bitter self-discovery ("Coronach of the Bell"). Contributions by other notable fantasy writers such as Tanith Lee, Melanie Rawn, and Lynn Abbey round out this collection of 18 tales. The sf anthology collects a stellar group of stories, including Brian Aldiss's cautionary tale of a space-faring warship whose passage results in the death of civilizations ("Aboard the Beatitude") and Tad Williams's wry recounting of the chat room at the end of the world ("Not with a Whimper, Either"). Stories by authors including Frederik Pohl, Timothy Zahn, and Kate Elliott are also among the 19 selections in this well-balanced volume. Together or separately, both books are recommended for most libraries. less

Set in a world where dragons--the source of all magic--are fading from existence, this is the story of Jaylor, a journeyman wizard, and Brevelan, a young witchwoman. Faced with a seemingly impossible task, Jaylor and Brevelan must find out who is behind the attempt to destroy the dragons before all magic is forever drained from their homeland.

The kingdom of Coronnan, once the serene home of dragons, is faced with the greatest challenge in its history. The dragons have vanished and the rogue magic is rampant in the land. Only Prince Darville and his betrothed can restore peace and return the dragons to Coronnan. First, Darville must free his princess from an enchantment it will soon be too late to break.

Forbidden to use the dragon magic that is their only defense against their enemies, the people of Commune place their hopes in the hands of untested young magician Yaakke, who can discover his true identity from the dragons. Original.

This brand-new omnibus is the first in a series collecting Irene Radford's acclaimed Dragon novels.Volume I includes the complete trilogy of The Dragon Nimbus:The Glass Dragon, The Perfect Princess, and The Lonliest MagicianThe Glass Dragon: In a realm that has always been protected by its magicians, a kingdom whose ruler's life and power is inextricably linked with that of the dragons, a time of crisis has arrived... moreThis brand-new omnibus is the first in a series collecting Irene Radford's acclaimed Dragon novels.Volume I includes the complete trilogy of The Dragon Nimbus:The Glass Dragon, The Perfect Princess, and The Lonliest MagicianThe Glass Dragon: In a realm that has always been protected by its magicians, a kingdom whose ruler's life and power is inextricably linked with that of the dragons, a time of crisis has arrived. Someone is killing the dragons, and as their numbers diminish, magic is fading from the kingdom of Coronnan. The kingdom's unlikely saviors are a young wizard whose magic is completely unorthodox and an equally young witchwoman who has been befriended by the last of the dragons.The Perfect Princess: Though rogue magic has long been banned in Coronnan, the loss of dragon magic has opened the way for masters of these forbidden spells to wreak havoc on the kingdom. Only if Prince Darville can tame the forces of magic and rescue the spell-trapped princess who is fated to be his bride, does he have any chance to save crown, kingdom, and dragons.The Loneliest Magician: As war rages between the armies of Coronnan and SeLenicca, an equally desperate campaign is being fought between the Commune, which uses dragon magic, and the coven, which draws its power from an older, darker source. The only hope of saving Coronnan, the king, and the Commune lies in finding the dragons and bringing them back. A young orphan is being called by the dragons, lured with the promise of discovering his true identity. Can an untested youth venture into the heart of the enemy's stronghold and find the means to set the dragons free? Want more Dragon novels? Look for The Star Gods trilogy and the new Children of the Dragon Nimbus series! less

The complex fantasy tapestry of Irene Radford's acclaimed Dragon Nimbus series comes to a thrilling climax -- as journeyman magicians Marcus and Robb, on a quest to find the missing dragons of Coronnan, are trapped in the workings of an ancient spell.