The Last Unicorn: The Lost Version — Publishers Weekly Review
And now, a few kind words from the folks at Publishers Weekly. Look for The Last Unicorn: the Lost Version in December. The gorgeous cover art is by Michael Wm Kaluta.
“This fragment is Beagle’s first, unsuccessful attempt at writing what became his classic fantasy, The Last Unicorn (1968), though even his failures are marvels of wry humor and brilliant prose styling. Beagle’s introduction illuminates his thought processes behind the composition of The Last Unicorn, while his afterword explains “the occasional haunting connection” between this version and the finished one. As in the completed text, an immortal unicorn leaves her lilac wood in search of other unicorns. Collectors and those interested in the gestation of Beagle’s masterpiece will best appreciate this imperfect gem.”