Peter S. Beagle was born in 1939 and raised in the Bronx,
just a few blocks from Woodlawn Cemetery, the inspiration for his
first novel, A Fine and Private Place. Today, thanks to classic
works such as The Last Unicorn, Tamsin and The Innkeeper’s Song,
along with his forthcoming novel I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons, he
is acknowledged as America’s greatest living fantasy author; and
his dazzling abilities with language, characters, and magical
storytelling have earned him many millions of fans around the
world.
In addition to stories and novels Beagle has written numerous
teleplays and screenplays, including the animated versions of The
Lord of the Rings and The Last Unicorn, plus the fan-favorite
“Sarek” episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. His nonfiction
book I See By My Outfit, which recounts a 1963 journey across
America on motor scooter, is considered a classic of American
travel writing; and he is also a gifted poet, lyricist, and
singer/songwriter.
“Tamsin is a ghost story but, like anything else Beagle has
written, transcends its genre. Beagle writes too sparingly for his
fans, but he apparently cannot write a bad book.”—The Orlando
Sentinel
“Fantasy rarely dances through the imagination in more radiant garb
than this.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“If you like ghost stories, if you like tales of boggles and
boggarts and things that live just beyond our ken, then Tamsin will
satisfy you completely. But be warned, Beagle's characters will
stay in your heart forever, and he possesses the damnedest ability
to make one cry by the end of the book. What reader can ask for
more?”—Crescent Blues
“With…Peter S. Beagle novels, you know that what you're getting is
something that has been lovingly and painstakingly crafted, and
thus to be cherished. Tamsin…stands as another high-water mark in a
career consisting of practically nothing but. Smashing
storytelling…Electrifying entertainment in every way, Tamsin blends
mystery, history, and the hope of love that blooms its strongest
when you're very young, into a novel sure to become as dear to
readers' hearts as The Last Unicorn.”—SF Reviews
“An appealing intermingling of history, folklore, and the
supernatural.”—Kirkus Reviews
Ask a Question About this Product More... |