The Weirdstone Of Brisingamen

by Garner, Alan

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen is a children's fantasy novel by English author Alan Garner, first published in 1960. The novel is set in and around Macclesfield and Alderley Edge in Cheshire, and tells the story of two children, Colin and Susan, who are staying with some old friends of their mother's while their parents are overseas. Susan possesses a small tear-shaped jewel held in a bracelet: unknown to her, this is the Weirdstone of the title.

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On Oct 5, 2014, Anonymous said
Long before J.K. Rowling imagined a schoolboy wizard, Alan Garner delivered a classic novel that still stands head and shoulders above the recent spate of juvenile fantasies. When siblings Colin and Susan are pursued by eerie creatures across Alderley Edge, they are saved by the Wizard. He takes them into the caves of Fundindelve, deep below the Edge, where he watches over the enchanted sleep of one hundred and forty knights. But the heart of the magic that binds them — Firefrost, the titular Weirdstone of Brisingamen, has been lost. Colin and Susan discover they are the key to the Weirdstone’s return. But how can two children defeat the Morrigan and her deadly brood? Alan Garner’s first novel still retains its magic, fifty years after its publication. It scores over most fantasies by setting the adventure in a very real environment, and adapting real folklore and myth to enrich the fantastical narrative. Those familiar with Alderley Edge will no doubt realise the potency of the landscape and the magic that surrounds it. Weirdstone captures this magical fusion and weaves it seamlessly throughout the story. Beautifully paced, innocently told and yet with shadowy recesses, this is a true classic. Most welcome, then, is The Weirdstone of Brisingamen reissue in a special Fiftieth Anniversary hardback. Attractively bound, it has a new introduction by Garner giving background to the history and inspirations behind the novel. Although some may argue that the story is a little dated for today’s readers, this does nothing to diminish the storytelling and magic. Arguably the best children’s fantasy ever written, and with the wealth of folklore within, it is required reading for adult fantasy readers too.

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GARNER, Alan. The Weirdstone of Brisingamen. A Tale of Alderley. London: Collins, 1960. 8vo, 224pp. Blue cloth with spine stamped in silver. Differing map endpapers. Spine ends and corners lightly rubbed, else a clean, tight copy in original color pictorial dust jacket (light wear – chipping, creasing, small closed tears -- around edges and folds). First edition. Deep in a… Read more about this item
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London: Collins, 1960. First Edition. Hard Cover. Dust Jacket. Signed by Author. First UK Edition. Publishers blue cloth with silver titles to the spine. Spine tips a trifle pushed, front board just a bit bowed and light foxing to the fore-edge overall a VG copy. The D/W (which is NOT price-clipped) is also in VG condition and is… Read more about this item
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he First UK printing of the special 50th Anniversary Edition published by Harper Collins Children's Books in 2010. The BOOK is in near Fine condition. The slightest of pushing at the spine ends with very light toning of the text block. The book has been inscribed and signed by the author to the front blank end paper; 'For Brenda, from… Read more about this item
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New York: Ace, 1960. First US Edition Thus/First Printing. Paperback. Near Fine/N/A. You simply won't see a nicer copy of this first US paperback edition which is obviously unread. A few tiny edge nicks - likely from when cut at the printer. Lightest creases to rear corners. Cover art by Jack Gaughan who also did the covers a… Read more about this item
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London: Collins, 1960. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition, first printing. Bound in publisher's original blue cloth with spine lettered in silver. Near Fine with light wear, light foxing and a few light stains to pages, former owner name effaced from front free endpaper. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with some light and neat professional… Read more about this item
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Ace, 1966. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine. Jack Gaughan (cover); James Cawthorn and Charles Green (interiors). First U.S. paperback edition/printing (1966 Ace G-570). Near Fine (some light creasing), unread condition. Introduction by Andre Norton.
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Collins Armada Lions, 1971. Paperback. Good. 1971. Third Impression. 224 pages. Paperback book with illustrated cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge-wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking… Read more about this item
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The Weirdstone of Brisingamen: The classic magical fantasy adventure for children

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The Weirdstone Of Brisingamen : A Tale of Alderley

by Garner, Alan

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Don Mills, ON: Learning Concepts, 1971 Book. Fine. Pbk. First Thus. Mythical characters and children involved in an exciting adventure set near Alderley Edge in Cheshire .231p, map. School version with Notes and Questions by Jo MacAskill[. [ If you enjoyed this story look for the sequel "The Moon of Gomrath" ].
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