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The Last Unicorn Paperback - 2011

Name: The Last Unicorn
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Author: Beagle, Peter S
ISBN: 9780451450524

by Peter S. Beagle; Introduction by Patrick Rothfuss

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Adults and children the world over have fallen in love with Beagle's timeless classic, The Last Unicorn. Now, in this historic publication, Beagle's richly inventive novel springs to life in beautifully rendered illustrations that perfectly evoke the mystery and magic of one of man's favorite myths.

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The 30th anniversary of a fantasy classic from Peter S. Beagle!

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From the publisher

INCLUDES A NEW INTRODUCTION BY PATRICK ROTHFUSS
Experience one of the most enduring classics of the twentieth century and the book that The Atlantic has called "one of the best fantasy novels ever."

The unicorn lived in a lilac wood, and she lived all alone...

...so she ventured out from the safety of the enchanted forest on a quest for others of her kind. Joined along the way by the bumbling magician Schmendrick and the indomitable Molly Grue, the unicorn learns all about the joys and sorrows of life and love before meeting her destiny in the castle of a despondent monarch--and confronting the creature that would drive her kind to extinction....

In The Last Unicorn, renowned and beloved novelist Peter S. Beagle spins a poignant tale of love, loss, and wonder that has resonated with millions of readers around the world.

"Peter S. Beagle illuminates with his own particular magic."--Ursula K. Le Guin

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Title The Last Unicorn
Author Peter S. Beagle; Introduction by Patrick Rothfuss
Binding Paperback
Edition [ Edition: Repri
Pages 320
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Ace Books, New York, NY
Publication date 2011-11-01
Illustrated Yes
Features Illustrated
ISBN 9780451450524 / 0451450523
Weight 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
Dimensions 7.8 x 5.3 x 1 in (19.81 x 13.46 x 2.54 cm)
Age range 18 to UP years
Grade levels 13 - UP
Category Fiction - Fantasy
Library of Congress subjects Fantasy fiction, Unicorns
Library of Congress Catalogue Number 90007696
Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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People, 04/01/2013, Page 54

About the author

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.