Kelly Jensen of SFCrowsnest.com posted her review of Drollerie Press’s latest anthology StereoOpticon: Fairy Tales In Split Vision.

“Some are re-imaginings of such favorites as ‘Beauty And The Beast’ and ‘Little Red Riding Hood’. Some are completely new, yet as comfortable as an old chair overstuffed with the story-telling of old. All are commendable efforts of fine new authors whose names you will come to know better as you further explore the worlds of their imaginations.

My favorite has always been ‘Beauty And The Beast’. I have read many versions of the tale and the theme of beauty being within is enduring, an aspect none who choose to re-tell this classic tale miss. ‘Castle Of Masks’ by C.S. Inman includes some neat twists on the classic beast.

A great re-interpretation of ‘Rapunzel is ‘Falling’ by Imogen Howson. Set in a bleak future, ‘Falling‘ tells the story of Linnet, a girl who is born without hair.

‘The Gallows Maiden’ by Francesca Forrest tells a story I’ve not heard before, but in such a way as to make it as familiar as any fairy tale.

. . .be sure not to miss David Sklar’s take on ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ in ‘Red ‘Hood’, the moving tale of a young man who brings hope to all he touches in Bree T. Donovan’s ‘ Before The Fountain’ and finally, how to mend what’s broken in ‘The Orb Of Enori’ by G.L. Simmons. I could mention yet another three or just urge you to read and enjoy all the stories presented in this collection.

I. . . had the difficult decision of choosing only my customary three favourites to share.”

To read the rest of the review go here. To learn more about StereoOpticon go here.