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VOLUME TWO In honor of Avram Davidson's 100th birthday, we have compiled the AD 100 Collection: a compilation of 100 of his previously unpublished and uncollected stories. This two-volume collection aims to showcase the breadth and depth of Davidson's work and introduce his writing to both longtime fans and a new generation of readers. Volume two begins with The Roads the Beautiful Roads originally published in Orbit 5, ed. Damon Knight (Berkley Publishing, 1969). Volume two ends with a difficult to find Adventures in Unhistory. The AD 100 collection has taken years of work and generations of love and care (and preservation) to make possible. We are confident that readers will find something to appreciate in this collection. There are lighthearted pieces that Avram wrote on a whim, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, Jewish stories and stories that impart valuable historical lessons, and many pieces that can't be characterized by a single genre. The collection includes tales set in Belize which served as the foundation for Avram's Limekiller! series, as well as difficult to find "Vergil Magus" and "Adventures in Unhistory" tales. Contents: THE ROADS, THE ROADS, THE BEAUTIFUL ROADSBIG SAMRITE OF SPRINGTHE CAPTAIN M. CAPERTHEY LOVED ME IN UTICATIMESERVERZONBASILEIKON: SUMMERHOW MY GRANDMOTHER CAME AROUND THE HORN TO CALIFORNIALOUPS-GAROUSHOW COULD HE DO IT?ROOKIE COPAMPHORATHE MAD SNIPERIF YOU CAN'T BEAT THEMCARAVAN TO ILLIELTHE OTHER MAGUSTHE APEDEAR FRIEND CHARLENETHE HOUSE SURGIS SWORDBODY MANLANDSCAPE WITH GIANT BISONLOUIE AND THE LIBRARYMR. AND MRS. PIGGOTWITNESSADDRICTMOUNTAINEERS ARE ALWAYS FREEVERGIL AND THE CAGED BIRDKNOX'S 'NGANOTHING LIKE A CLEAN WEAPONBENNY AND GEORGECONVERSATIONAL TALES OF THE WANLANDDOWN BY THE DEPOTEVENTS WHICH TOOK PLACE A DAY BEFORE OTHER EVENTSWAITING FOR WILLIEHAVE YOU TRIED GUMMIES?MR. ROB'T E. HOSKINSSEEOMANCERUNFORCED ENTRYLEGTHE DAY THEY ALL CAME BACKIN BRASS VALLEYTHE MAN WHO WAS MADE OF MONEYGEORGE'S SHIRTSACRIFICEVERGIL AND THE DUKOS: HIC INCLUSUS VITAM PERDITBLUNTVERGIL MAGUS: KING WITHOUT COUNTRYKINDLY HOLD OUT YOUR RIGHT INDEX FINGERTHE WAILING OF THE GAULISH DEAD

VOLUME ONE In honor of Avram Davidson's 100th birthday, we have compiled the AD 100 Collection: a compilation of 100 of his previously unpublished and uncollected stories. This two-volume collection aims to showcase the breadth and depth of Davidson's work and introduce his writing to both longtime fans and a new generation of readers. Volume one begins with Benny, Bluma, and the Solid Gold Ring. There is a handwritten note by Avram that states he wrote the story when he was 23 years old. The story was likely written in 1946 or 1947. Volume one ends with a story written in the late 1960s looking into the life of Avram as a child. The AD 100 collection has taken years of work and generations of love and care (and preservation) to make possible. We are confident that readers will find something to appreciate in this collection. There are lighthearted pieces that Avram wrote on a whim, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, Jewish stories and stories that impart valuable historical lessons, and many pieces that can't be characterized by a single genre. The collection includes tales set in Belize which served as the foundation for Avram's Limekiller! series, as well as difficult to find "Vergil Magus" and "Adventures in Unhistory" tales. Contents: BENNY BLUMA AND THE SOLID GOLD WEDDING RINGWHAT TIME IS IT?CAPTAIN PATCHCLASH OF PERSONALITIESARRIVING ON THE 7:15NIFTER PIFTER-A BIE GEZUNTSKINNYTHANATOPSISTHE PLAYING FIELDS OF EARTHISRAEL INBETWEENTHE NATURAL ORDER AND BASIS OF SOCIETYTHE BIG LIBERTYTHE STONE THAT THE BUILDERS REJECTEDTHE DESCENT FROM OLYMPUSTHE HOLY MANTHE FRENCH KEYSPINNERA SHOT FROM THE DARK NIGHTTHE HEALING HANDCIRCLE OF GUILTTHE CREATOR OF PRELUDESNO FIRE BURNSTHE DIVE PEOPLETHE SENSIBLE MANDEALER IN FEARMEAN MR. MURRAYREST IN PEACETHE MAN WHO FOUND THE BODYTHE TENANTA NOTE FOR THE MILKMANPRINCE'S MIXTURETHE LIBERTY OF THE SUBJECTTHE TRADITIONS OF HIS FAMILYBLOOD MONEYWHAT ARE YOU CRYING FOR?JACK BE NIMBLE/JACK BE QUICK/JACK JUMP OVER THE CANDLESTICKMIRROR, MIRRORSNUFFTHE INVASIONTHE OLD PROTHE RESTORER OF BALANCEBUMBERBOOMBASILISKNEVER FORGET A FACEQUICK WITH HIS HANDSTHE CURIOUS CAPITULATION OF BETTY JANE SMITHTHE MEMORY BANKTO AVOID CONVICTIONDOING THE LAMBETH WALKTEARS FOR ALFRED HOOK

MUTINY IN SPACE began as a novella entitled "Valentine's Planet," which appeared in the August 1964 issue of Worlds of Tomorrow."To space opera of the time, the character of the captain was as important as that of the king was to Shakespeare. He (the captain was always a "he," even when the author was female) was the model and exemplar for society, the man with the right stuff, he who made the tough decisions and enforced discipline?

MUTINY IN SPACE began as a novella entitled "Valentine's Planet," which appeared in the August 1964 issue of Worlds of Tomorrow. "To space opera of the time, the character of the captain was as important as that of the king was to Shakespeare. He (the captain was always a "he," even when the author was female) was the model and exemplar for society, the man with the right stuff, he who made the tough decisions and enforced discipline?

In a fantastic, imaginary version of Eastern Europe during the decline of the Roman Empire in the sixth century, Peregrine, an illegitimate son of the king of Sapodilla, is sent into exile--his country's traditional way of helping clear the way for the succession of the legitimate heir. Accompanying him on his quest to seek his fortune is the eccentric sorcerer Appledore and the squire Claud, who conceals a keen intelligence under a pose of feeblemindedness. The three encounter the myriad perils of the era, particularly the many belligerently feuding primitive Christian sects, the roving imperial armies, surprisingly prurient vestal virgins, and wandering barbarian hordes, including what one critic calls "the jolliest Hun to ever pillage the countryside."[

Marco Polo and the Sleeping Beauty is a historical fantasy novel co-authored by Avram Davidson and Grania Davis, first published in 1988. Set during the 13th century, the story follows Marco Polo and his family-his father Niccolò and his uncle Maffeo-who, after a decade in the service of Kublai Khan, seek permission to return to Venice. The aging Khan agrees, but on the condition that they undertake one final mission: to deliver a mysterious gift to a distant land. This quest leads them into a realm where myth and reality intertwine, encountering enchantments reminiscent of the Sleeping Beauty legend.

Masters of the Maze by Avram Davidson is a science fiction novel that explores the concept of a mysterious, interdimensional maze used to protect Earth from alien invaders. The story follows the protagonist, Jung Mariner, as he navigates the maze, encountering strange beings and dangers along the way. The novel combines elements of mystery, adventure, and speculative fiction, with Davidson's trademark wit and rich, imaginative world-building.

Rork! is a science fiction novel that follows Ran Lomar, an interplanetary government official from Earth assigned to Pia 2, a remote frontier planet. His mission is to investigate a decline in the harvest of redwing, a valuable medicinal plant cultivated by the planet's colonists and the indigenous Tocks. As Lomar delves into the complexities of Pia 2's society, he becomes entangled in local customs, confronts the mysterious and feared native creatures known as Rorks, and faces challenges that test his resolve and understanding of this isolated world.

Avram Davidson was an American writer known for his distinctive contributions to science fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction. His work is characterized by rich, often intricate prose, blending humor, erudition, and imagination. Davidson's stories frequently feature obscure historical settings, mythological elements, and esoteric knowledge, making his writing unique in speculative fiction. Notable works include The Phoenix and the Mirror and The Adventures of Doctor Eszterhazy, both of which showcase his talent for blending genres.

Joyleg is a science fiction novel co-authored by Avram Davidson and Ward Moore, first serialized in Fantastic magazine in 1962 and later published in paperback by Pyramid Books the same year. The story follows Isachar Joyleg, a man discovered in the Appalachian backwoods who appears to be over 200 years old, having served in the American Revolutionary War. His longevity is attributed to daily soaks in a special moonshine of his own making. The narrative delves into the comedic and satirical consequences of his discovery, exploring themes of bureaucracy, politics, and the clash between past and present.