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Weird Tales 291 (Summer 1988)

✍️ Darrell Schweitzer
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🏛 Wildside Press 📅 1988 📖 132 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780809532070

📝 Description: Weird Tales 291 (Summer 1988)

The Summer 1988issue of Weird Tales showcases the work of Featured Author Tanith Lee and Featured Artist Stephen Fabian (who did all the artwork). Includes contributions from Morgan Llywelyn, Brian Lumley, and many more.

💎 Our verdict on Weird Tales 291 (Summer 1988)

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It suits fans of Tanith Lee’s gothic style and Stephen Fabian’s art, but those seeking plot-heavy modern thrillers may find it aesthetically focused rather than narratively dense. It does not suit readers preferring concise summaries or fast-paced action over atmospheric buildup. However, for enthusiasts of the specific 1988 dark fantasy landscape, it remains a notable artifact of the period’s literary output.
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It suits fans of Tanith Lee’s gothic style and Stephen Fabian’s art, but those seeking plot-heavy modern thrillers may find it aesthetically focused rather than narratively dense. It does not suit readers preferring concise summaries or fast-paced action over atmospheric buildup. However, for enthusiasts of the specific 1988 dark fantasy landscape, it remains a notable artifact of the period’s literary output.

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