| Tales of Zorro | |
 First trade edition cover |
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| Author | Richard Dean Starr |
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| Cover artist | Douglas Klauba, Sergio Martinez |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Zorro |
| Genre(s) | Anthology, Adventure, Historical Novel |
| Publisher | Moonstone Books |
| Publication date | May 31, 2008 |
| Media type | Print Hardcover Limited Edition Book and Trade Paperback |
| Pages | 332 p |
| ISBN | ISBN 978-1-933076-31-7 |
| Followed by | More Tales of Zorro, Moonstone Books, 2009 |
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Book Notes
The stories in Tales of Zorro incorporate elements from the original Zorro incarnation by Johnston McCulley in The Curse of Capistrano. Johnston McCulley ( February 2, 1883 Ottawa Illinois - November 23, 1958) was the author of hundreds of stories fifty novels numerous screenplays The Curse of Capistrano is a 1919 novella by Johnston McCulley and the first work to feature the fictional character Zorro ( zorro is the It also contains many references to other versions of Zorro including the 1998 film The Mask of Zorro, Walt Disney's Zorro, and the New World Television series, as well as Isabel Allende's Zorro: A Novel, among others. This article refers to the 1998 film The last Zorro story written by the character's creator Johnston McCulley, originated this title New World Communications was an independent motion picture and television production company and later Television station owner in the United States from the Isabel Allende Llona, (born in Lima, Peru; 2 August 1942 is a Chilean American Novelist. Zorro is a 2005 mock Biography and the first Origin story of the Pulp hero Zorro, written by Chilean author Isabel
Some stories, such as Peter David's "Colors Seen by Candlelight" incorporate famous historical figures into the story while others contain suggestions of the supernatural or are told from unconventional viewpoints, such as A. C. Crispin and Kathleen O'Malley's story, "Tornado Warning", which is told through the eyes of Zorro's famous Andalusian stallion. Ann Carol Crispin is a Science fiction writer and the author of over sixteen published novels
The collection also includes a rare young adult story, "The Feathered Cape" by Jan Adkins, author of Young Zorro: The Iron Brand. Adkins is a young adult author and illustrator who was also a technical advisor for Allende's 2005 Zorro: A Novel. Zorro is a 2005 mock Biography and the first Origin story of the Pulp hero Zorro, written by Chilean author Isabel
Richard Dean Starr contributed a story to the book, "Winds of Change" and also collaborated on Max Allan Collins' story, "Zorro and the Fate Worse Than Death". Max Allan Collins (born March 3, 1948) is a prolific American mystery writer who has been called "mystery's Renaissance man " His contribution is largely uncredited and relegated to a brief note at the end of the story.
Tales of Zorro contains three important essays including a rare Introduction by Guy Williams, Jr. (with Matthew Baugh), a Forward by Zorro Productions, Inc. Senior Vice-President Sandra Curtis, and an Afterword by Isabel Allende, author of the 2005 New York Times best-seller, Zorro: A Novel. In an Essay, article, or Book, an introduction (also known as a prolegomenon) is a beginning section which states the purpose and goals of the Guy Williams Jr (born Guy Steve Catalano) ( December 18, 1952 is a former American actor and the son of Guy Williams, who played Zorro Productions Inc controls the worldwide trademarks and copyrights in the name visual likeness and the character of Zorro. An afterword is a Literary device that is often found at the end of a piece of Literature. Isabel Allende Llona, (born in Lima, Peru; 2 August 1942 is a Chilean American Novelist. Zorro is a 2005 mock Biography and the first Origin story of the Pulp hero Zorro, written by Chilean author Isabel
Contributors, in Order of Appearance
- Guy Williams, Jr. with Matthew Baugh: "Introduction"
- Sandra Curtis: "Forward"
- Jeff Mariotte: "Mission Gold"
- Robin Wayne Bailey: "The Return of Don Ramon"
- Robert Greenberger: "Flood of Tears"
- Peter David: "Colors Seen by Candlelight"
- Greg Cox: "The Weeping Woman"
- Nancy Holder: "Zorro in the Valley of the Shadow"
- Tim Lasiuta and CJ Henderson: "The Fox and the Tiger"
- Elizabeth Massie: "Corazon de Oro"
- Richard Dean Starr: "Winds of Change"
- Jan Adkins: "The Feathered Cape"
- Mike Bullock and Matthew Baugh: "Enemy of My Enemy"
- Jean Schanberger: "More Than Meets Z Eye"
- Andy Mangels and Michael A. Martin: "Stolen Heart"
- A. C. Crispin and Kathleen O'Malley: "Tornado Warning"
- Loren D. Estleman: "El Pajaro"
- Ed Gorman, Robert Morrish and Terry Butler: "The False Face"
- Max Allan Collins (an uncredited collaboration with Richard Dean Starr): "Zorro and the Fate Worse Than Death"
- Isabel Allende: "Afterword"
Artists and Illustrators
- Cover Art (trade edition): Douglas Klauba
- Cover Art (limited edition): Sergio Martinez
- Interior Illustrations: Ruben Procopio
Book Design
- Cover Concept and Art Direction: Richard Dean Starr
- Cover Design: Jim Alexander, Jim Harrington
- Graphic Design and Prepress: Erik Enervold/Simian Brothers Creative
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