Legends - first US edition

edited by Robert Silverberg

Subtitled "New Short Novels", this is a collection of short works by the masters of fantasy. 

The book was purchased specifically for the novellas entitled, "New Spring" which is an additional piece of work in the "Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan, and "The Hedge Knight", a precursor to "The Game of Thrones", by George R. R. Martin.

"New Spring" occurs before the first book in the series, but it can be read at any time while reading the series.  It will provide background to the relationship between Elaine Aes Sedai and Lan the Warder, and the beginning of the search for the child who must grow to lead in the Last Battle.  "The Hedge Knight" also occurs before the beginning of "Game of Thrones" and will give the reader a background of the society and culture of Martin's "A Song of Fire and Ice" works.  

Book is in fine condition, with cream-colored boards and red-foil lettering on spine.  Illustrated end papers by DKS show a scene from "New Spring".   Jacket is very good plus with one tiny nick in the top front panel.