Review of Naked City
From Library Journal (trimmed)
Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy. Griffin: St. Martin’s. Jul. 2011. c.560p. ed. by Ellen Datlow. ISBN 9780312604318. $25.99; pap. ISBN 9780312385248. $15.99. FANTASY
The 20 stories in this anthology, contributed by Holly Black, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Delia Sherman, Christopher Fowler, John Crowley, Naomi Novik, and others, reflect the diversity and depth of urban fantasy popularized by authors such as Charles de Lint and Tanya Huff. VERDICT These original tales by an impressive array of authors provide a powerful introduction to the genre for the curious and a welcome indulgence for urban fantasy fans.
Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy. Griffin: St. Martin’s. Jul. 2011. c.560p. ed. by Ellen Datlow. ISBN 9780312604318. $25.99; pap. ISBN 9780312385248. $15.99. FANTASY
The 20 stories in this anthology, contributed by Holly Black, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Delia Sherman, Christopher Fowler, John Crowley, Naomi Novik, and others, reflect the diversity and depth of urban fantasy popularized by authors such as Charles de Lint and Tanya Huff. VERDICT These original tales by an impressive array of authors provide a powerful introduction to the genre for the curious and a welcome indulgence for urban fantasy fans.