Dragonlance Fantasy Anthology — Dragons in the Archives: The Best of Weis & Hickman Anthology (2004) — Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman | First Printing Paperback

A compact Dragonlance fantasy anthology for readers who want more than one adventure in a single volume, Dragons in the Archives gathers standout tales from Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman’s long-running world of Krynn.

Published to celebrate 20 years of Dragonlance, this 2004 first printing pulls together fan-favorite stories and adds fresh introductions by Dragonlance authors, giving longtime readers a little extra context and nostalgia. 

Inside are classic short works, flashback pieces, and a closing conversation with Weis and Hickman, making it appealing both as a reading copy and as a shelf-ready Dragonlance anniversary volume. 

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Mass market paperback book
• Size: 7 x 4 in.
• Material: Paper / cardstock wraps
• Color: Red, black, gold, cream
• Origin or Maker: Wizards of the Coast, Inc.
• Year or Era: 2004
• GENRE: Fantasy anthology / Dragonlance fantasy
• Language / Pages: English / 374 pages
• Identifiers: US ISBN 0-7869-3669-X / ISBN-13 9780786936694 / Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 2004107061

Edition & Features 

• Edition/Printing: First printing, November 2004
• Dust Jacket: Not applicable; paperback original
• Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Cover art by Michael Komarck; text anthology with decorated title pages

Extras: 20 Years of Dragonlance anniversary issue; each story includes a new introduction written by a Dragonlance author

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives:
• Bright, eye-catching front cover artwork with strong color
• Binding appears secure
• Interior text pages look clean and readable
• No writing or ownership marks visible in the photos
• First-printing page and number line are present
• Book block looks solid and complete

Issues / Wear:
• Noticeable age toning to page edges and interior paper
• Light shelf wear and rubbing to cover edges and corners
• Mild creasing / surface wear along the wraps and spine from handling
• Small edge wear at spine ends and cover corners
• Back cover has an old barcode/price sticker covering part of the printed rear panel and barcode area

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Very Good: light wear; clean; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

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