An anthology of original, previously unpublished adult and young adult stories from a selection of today's top writers of fantasy fiction, including Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer and Garth Nix This wonderful collection filled with spellbinding magic and wizardry offers stories for all tastes

Wizards and witches have lived in the human imagination for centuries. From ancient to modern times they have held great power in our literary lives. Here for a brand new audience is a collection of electrifying stories that show us benign and evil, ambivalent and determined characters that will stalk our imaginations and thoughts for some time to come. From the pens of Eoin Colfer, Garth Nix, Neil Gaiman, Jane Yolen and many more spring an incredible array of stories that will thrill readers young and old. This book includes stories by Neil Gaiman, Garth Nix, Mary Rosenblum, Kage Baker, Eoin Colfer, Jane Yolen, Orson Scott Card, Patricia A. McKillip, Elizabeth Hand, Andy Duncan, Peter S. Beagle, Nancy Kress, Tanith Lee, Terry Bisson, Terry Dowling, Gene Wolfe, Tad Williams and Jeffrey Ford.

'Dark Alchemy collects together stories of magic from some of the masters of fantasy fiction ... All in all, a great mix' Flipside magazine 'This is a very good collection indeed ... the stories ... are well told, and more than a few are beautifully written' Deathray magazine 'Dark Alchemy is sure to send your imagination into overdrive' The Big Issue 'Perfect for spiriting away a dull bus journey' Bizarre