What better way to arrange a meeting between our two worlds, English — and French-speaking, than to offer you English translations of some of the best fantasy stories produced by prominent French authors ?

     They all belong to the first generation to come out of what Jacques Baudou, literary critic for the prestigious daily newspaper Le Monde, called the 'French school of fantasy'. They brought that special 'French touch' and, by the diversity and quality of their writing, they continue to help make fantasy increasingly popular with the French reading public. Thanks to this volume, you'll discover the original ways in which this genre is approached in France.

     Crossing the boundaries between languages, between continents and between cultures isn't so difficult. It just requires taking that first step to close the gap with the other side. And as we all know, the simplest way to get from one world to another is to turn the page...