Description: "The narrative scope and stellar assemblage of writers and illustrators in The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities makes this a book that will be absolutely cherished by fantasy, science fiction, and steampunk aficionados alike." - Paul Goat Allen "Steampunk fans take note: this anthology is a visual and verbal feast. Lavishly illustrated, every story concerns an object from the fictional Dr. Thackery T. Lambshead's astounding collection of curiosities. Standouts include China Miville's "Pulvadmonitor: The Dust's Warning," N.K. Jemisin's "The Singular Taffy Puller" and Ted Chiang's "Dacey's Patent Automatic Nanny." Told in a wide array of styles, there's something in this anthology for everyone -- from the slightly disturbing to the outright creepy." - Romantic Times BOOKclub "Some of the most interesting fantasist-fabulists writing today." - Los Angeles Times "A science-fiction symphony of strangeness... 'The Cabinet of Curiosities' will give you a good jolt of wonder." - The Gainesville Times "Well written with plenty of meticulous line drawings, photos, excerpts from letters and manuscripts and more, this engaging read is sure to pique the interest of young and old alike." - MonstersandCritics.com "The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities was a reminder of why I love books, of invention and imagination, humour and fascination, all rolled up into a collection that I will return to often." - SF Site "A book likely to become a classic at the intersection of fantasy, horror, steampunk and magical realism....Every fantasy lover, and all you postmodernists out there, need to take a tour of the Cabinet." - PopMatters.com "Working with an impressive stable of sf and fantasy writers, including Holly Black, Cherie Priest, Tad Williams, and Lev Grossman, and styles ranging from short, detailed write-ups to fascinating tales of objects, the duo have created a fascinating, entertaining, and intriguing tome of sf with a dose of steampunk." - Library Journal (starred review)

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