The Father of Stones

Overview:

  • Title: The Father of Stones
  • Author: Lucius Shepard
  • Year: 1989
  • ISBN-10: 0962172502
  • Publisher: WSFA Press
  • Price: $30.00
  • Pages: 133
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Type: Chapter Book
  • Title Reference: The Father of Stones
  • Notes:
    • Limited to 500 signed, slip-cased copies. Slip-cases were plain black cloth with no printing.
    • Prepared for Disclave #33 (May 26 - 29, 1989) in Washington, DC. Shepard - Guest of Honor, Potter - Artist Guest of Honor.
    • Publication date from convention date.
    • Small sized (7 by 5 approx) first publication of this story.
    • First book by WSFA Press. (The Washington Science Fiction Association)
    • Set in same universe as "The Man Who Painted the Dragon Griaule" and "The Scalehunter's Beautiful Daughter."
    • No price printed on book. Price from publisher's prospectus backed up by Library of Congress listing.
    • Copies were offered for sale prior to the convention for $30.00 plus $3.00 shipping (U.S.) or $5.00 shipping (outside of U.S.).
    • Copies were mailed to buyers beginning in early June after the end of the convention.
    • PV's copy confirmed via postcard on February 3, 1989.