I was pleased to discover that Penguin Books has just reprinted Diana Wynne Jones's wickedly funny The Tough Guide To Fantasyland. Jones's book is presented as a mock guidebook, complete with maps, safety tips, and observations on everything from notable geographical features to the local economy. (How does a country that's constantly being attacked by pirates, razed by dragons, and trampled over by rampaging hordes provide for itself, anyway?) This attractive reprint of Jones's cult classic would make a wonderful holiday gift for any fantasy fans on your list.

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