T. H. White (1906–1964) was born in Bombay, India. He began
to write after graduating with distinction from Queen’s College,
Cambridge. In 1938 he published The Sword in the Stone, the first
volume in what would become his epic retelling of Arthurian
legends, The Once and Future King.
Neil Gaiman (series introduction) is the #1 New York Times
bestselling author of more than twenty books for readers of all
ages, including American Gods, The Ocean at the End of the Lane,
The Graveyard Book, Coraline, and the Sandman series of graphic
novels. He is Professor in the Arts at Bard College.
Alex Trochut (cover designer) is an award-winning artist,
graphic designer, illustrator, and typographer. He has designed for
The New York Times, The Guardian, Nike, Adidas, The Rolling Stones,
Coca-Cola, and Pepsi and was nominated for a 2016 Grammy Award for
Best Recording Package. Born in Barcelona, Spain, he lives in
Brooklyn.
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. . . You’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but these
new Penguin Galaxy hardcovers make it really hard.” —Gizmodo
“Serious science fiction and fantasy readers cannot resist the
classics. . . . That’s what makes the Penguin Galaxy series so
appealing. . . . Each of the novels here has earned their place in
the halls of literary history. . . . Their small form factor and
minimalist covers call out to readers and make them fun to read all
over again.” —Kirkus Reviews
“I have laughed at [White’s] great Arthurian novel and cried over
it and loved it all my life.” —Ursula K. Le Guin
“I have read [this] book more times than any other in my library.”
—Lev Grossman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the
Magicians Trilogy
“Intense and rich . . . Full of insights, scenes, and flourishes
that are really quite astonishing.” —Jane Smiley, The Guardian
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