{"product_id":"selected-stories-of-robert-arthur-elizabeth-arthur-9781965321843","title":"Selected Stories of Robert Arthur: Fantasies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep into the enchanted world of Robert Arthur, where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. A long-overdue collection from one of the great storytellers of the twentieth century.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis first volume in a landmark two-volume collection gathers twenty of Arthur's finest fantasy stories, showcasing his unique gift for weaving tales that entrance and persuade. From the quiet corners of small-town America to the mysterious reaches of myth and imagination, Robert Arthur brings to life characters and settings that linger in the imagination long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn these stories, readers will encounter the exuberant wordplay and sly mischief of \"The Book and The Beast,\" where a medieval manuscript conjures a dangerous companion; the eerie precision of \"Footsteps Invisible,\" in which an ancient Egyptian curse follows its victim through a rain-slicked New York; and the surreal whimsy of \"Postpaid to Paradise,\" where magical postage stamps transport a man to another world. Each story blends wonder with wisdom, making the impossible feel strangely near.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Elizabeth Arthur, an acclaimed writer and the author's daughter, has selected these enduring tales and enriched them with story notes and personal reflections. Her introductions offer insight into her father's creative process and illuminate the inspirations behind his most imaginative work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this volume are four stories which have never previously been reprinted: \"The Aggravation of Elmer,\" \"Ghost For A Night,\" \"The Boys From Mars,\" and \"Napoleon of Nothingness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether with the companion volume Mysteries, this book forms the most comprehensive collection of Robert Arthur's fiction ever published - a tribute to a writer whose stories have intrigued and delighted generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth Arthur,Robert Arthur\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1965321844\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781965321843\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hollow Tree Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 388\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.86d","brand":"Elizabeth Arthur","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49002139353343,"sku":"9781965321843","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/selected-stories-of-robert-arthur-elizabeth-arthur-9781965321843","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}