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Harold Shea #6: Wall of Serpents by L. Sprague de Camp & Fletcher Pratt

Book Title Wall of Serpents
Series Harold Shea
Genre Fantasy
Author L. Sprague de Camp & Fletcher Pratt
Publisher Dell Publishing
Published October 1979
Format Mass Market Paperback
Condition Good
Condition Notes Good mass market paperback with moderate shelf wear, edge wear, cover rubbing, and age toning typical of vintage paperbacks. Spine shows reading wear but remains intact. Binding is solid and pages are clean with no loose pages. A nice vintage reading copy.
Condition Good
Synopsis

Harold Shea, the brilliant psychologist capable of traveling into worlds of myth through symbolic logic, finds himself facing an army of deadly serpents, legendary heroes, and unpredictable magic. Joined by his companions and armed with wit rather than overwhelming power, Shea must outthink mythical dangers where intelligence often proves more valuable than strength.

EugeneBookStore Summary

Wall of Serpents continues the beloved Harold Shea adventures that helped establish the portal fantasy genre. Filled with humor, mythology, clever dialogue, and literary references, L. Sprague de Camp and Fletcher Pratt once again blend scholarship with entertaining fantasy adventure in one of the genre’s classic series.

Collector Notes

This vintage Dell Fantasy edition is sought after by collectors of classic fantasy paperbacks. The Harold Shea stories are considered foundational works of humorous and portal fantasy, influencing generations of fantasy authors. Early Dell editions remain desirable for both their colorful cover artwork and historical significance.