Magical Beginnings is an anthology of fantasy short stories edited by Steven H. Silver and Martin H. Greenberg, first published in paperback by DAW Books in February 2003. It is a compilation of the first published stories of sixteen prominent authors in the genre, and features introductions to the stories provided (in most instances) by the authors of those stories.[1] Magical Beginnings was the second of three similarly themed anthologies, its companions being Wondrous Beginnings and Horrible Beginnings, compiling the first published stories of authors writing in the science fiction and horror genres, respectively.[2] The series follows the example of the earlier First Flight: Maiden Voyages in Space and Time, edited by Damon Knight (Lancer Books, 1963)[3] and First Voyages, edited by Damon Knight, Martin H. Greenberg and Joseph D. Olander (Avon Books, 1981),[4] which focused on science fiction authors only and did not include individual introductions.

Magical Beginnings
EditorsSteven H. Silver
Martin H. Greenberg
Cover artistJames Gurney
LanguageEnglish
SeriesBeginnings
GenreFantasy
PublisherDAW Books
Publication date
2003
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (paperback)
Pages343
ISBN0-7564-0121-6
Preceded byWondrous Beginnings 
Followed byHorrible Beginnings 

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