Welcome Back Bordertown

Bordertown is a place that borders the elfin realm and the human world. Teenagers (mostly runaways) from both worlds seek Bordertown to find and recreate themselves. This is the simple concept that started the popular Bordertown series back in the 80’s and served as the forerunner of what we would recognize today as urban fantasy. The original Bordertown writers include famed authors such as Charles de Lint, Ellen Kushner, and Emma Bull.

Welcome to Bordertown is a magical combination of short stories, songs, and poems. There is also another treat in the anthology: a graphic story. Authors such as Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, and Neil Gaiman contributed to the anthology, and they did so masterfully. Even better, the original authors contributed, including Terri Windling the author who created Bordertown, as well, making this anthology a wonder to read.

For those readers who have not read the original Bordertown series, do not hesitate to give Welcome to Bordertown a chance. The history of the series, as well as a layout of the town itself, is drawn out for readers within the first few pages. Reading just of few pieces from the anthology will make readers wish they had read the original Bordertown series.

Welcome Back Bordertown!

Bordertown is a place that borders the elfin realm and the human world. Teenagers (mostly runaways) from both worlds seek Bordertown to find and recreate themselves. This is the simple concept that started the popular Bordertown series back in the 80’s and served as the forerunner of what we would recognize today as urban fantasy. The original Bordertown writers include famed authors such as Charles de Lint, Ellen Kushner, and Emma Bull.

Welcome to Bordertown is a magical combination of short stories, songs, and poems. There is also another treat in the anthology: a graphic story. Authors such as Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, and Neil Gaiman contributed to the anthology, and they did so masterfully. Even better, the original authors contributed, including Terri Windling the author who created Bordertown, as well, making this anthology a wonder to read.

For those readers who have not read the original Bordertown series, do not hesitate to give Welcome to Bordertown a chance. The history of the series, as well as a layout of the town itself, is drawn out for readers within the first few pages. Reading just of few pieces from the anthology will make readers wish they had read the original Bordertown series.
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Like most anthologies, some work is stronger than others. Some stories were a bit too dry and difficult to get through, while other pieces were devoured in minutes. Overall, Welcome to Bordertown deserves a warm welcome from readers either familiar with the original series or just learning about the world. One thing is certain, once the reader enters Bordertown, they will never want to leave.

For more information on the Bordertown series, visit the Bordertown website.

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