Say the name Andre Norton
to someone who's read her work, and watch the flash in their eyes. There's something about Andre Norton.
She calls herself an old-fashioned storyteller and, indeed, whether it's fantasy, science fiction, adventure, romance or any other genre of popular literature, she manages to capture the audience's attention in the gracious style of the long-gone bardic masters. This quality, acknowledged by both the readers and critics has given her the title of the Grande Dame of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Andre Norton 10/21/2002
Book of Shadows (Grimoire) -- The first thing all witches require is their Grimoire (Book of Shadows). This is the journal in which you write down absolutely everything you do pertaining to witchcraft, you document any occult studies, spells, healing, lotions, potions, and magic of any sort. This is the journal that will record your journey into the world of witchcraft, and is something that will prove to be invaluable during your magical journey. The Book of Shadows is a book of rituals, magic, and healing lore, it is documented to teach, inspire, and guide, and offer ethical standards for all witches. Solitary witches pass their books down through the generations; covens document their practices and pass their spell crafting, rituals, ceremonies and healing practices down. Nothing is ever removed from the Book of Shadows, only added to. The high priestess, or high priest, was traditionally the keeper of the Book of Shadows for the individual covens, and only one copy existed.
Be Warned! ~ you may become trapped in Andre’s universe.
To alter your dreams ~ open Andre's
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Includes: The Telling of Tales ~ © 2015 Andre-Norton-Books.com
A collection of thirteen previously unpublished short stories by Andre Norton
Best of: Articles about Andre
Profile of Andre Norton ~ by Lin Carter ~1969
Andre Norton: Loss of Faith ~ by Rick Brooks ~1971
Introduction ~ The Many Worlds of Andre Norton ~ by Donald A. Wollheim ~1974
Algo Profile Andre Norton ~ by Gary Alan Ruse ~1977
Introduction ~ Andre Norton: A Primary and Secondary Bibliography ~ by Rodger C. Schlobin ~1980
Reflections of a Grand Master ~ An Interview with Andre Norton ~ by John Betancourt ~1985
For an extensive library of articles see ~ Articles about Andre
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Back in the late 1990s Andre’s good friend Caroline Fike would do some typing and editing for Andre. After telling Caroline that “your edits are better than my own words.”Andre handed Caroline a short story she had started, about a fallen knight, saying, “See what you can do with this.” Thus, in 2001, under Andre’s tutelage, was born a manuscript by Andre and Caroline.
Due to circumstances beyond either woman’s control the manuscript was never published.
Andre-Norton-Books.com has been given the great honor of bringing these delightful pieces of work out into the light of day for your reading pleasure. So click on the title's below and you will travel to the world of “Hart” the fallen knight. ~ Enjoy! I sure did.
Rusted Armor ~ ss Rusted Armor ~ Novel
Andre Norton: Never Truly Gone!
A Tribute: by Colleagues, Friends & Fans
Impossible to believe it has been almost 13 years
Since you left us!
We have recently been given a full manuscript written by Andre sometime in the late 50s or early 60s. We guess this for several reasons. First, Andre states that the manuscript was done using her Mom's library and assistance (her Mom died in 1967 at 95 years of age). Add to that, the fact that Andre had interviewed people who knew some of these authors, thus making them 80 to 100 years old at the time.
Excerpts of this manuscript were originally published in a magazine called The Book Mart. Over a three year period small portions appeared in this magazine six times: two in 1981, three in 1982 and one in 1983. The entire manuscript has never been published as a whole piece.
It is an anthology of stories written about and by the top five women of literature during the Victorian Era (1850s). We have permission to release this manuscript in its entirety here on this site. It was written for use at universities as a study tool but I think you will find it very interesting. Just click on the title above to start reading.
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Wow! ~ Master's Papers...
It’s one thing to write one, but to have so many written about yourself and your work!
- Andre Norton, A Contemporary Author of Books for Young People, by Robert D. Lofland -- 1960 MA Thesis, Kent State University
- Andre Norton: A Bibliography 1934-1963 by Frederick Patten ~ 1963 MLS Thesis, University of California at Los Angeles
- Andre Norton, Her Life and Writings with an Analysis of Her Science Fiction and a Annotated Bibliography, by Faye Sharon Wilbur -- 1966 MLS Thesis, Texas Woman’s University ~ In 2004 Faye Sharon Wilbur also conducted an Oral Interview with Andre This is Andre's very last interview.
- A Bio-Bibliographical Study of Andre Norton 1960-1971, by Becky D. Peters -- 1971 MLS Thesis, Kent State University
- Andre Norton’s Science Fiction and Fantasy, 1950-1979: An Introduction to the Topics of Philosophical Reflection, Imaginary Voyages, and Future Prediction in Selected Books for Young Readers by Charlotta Cook Hensley ~ 1980 Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Colorado
- The Quest for Harmony with the Other in Andre Norton's Young Adult Literature by Diana M. Beebe, 1995 Master of Arts Thesis at The University of Texas at Dallas
Peruse the Plans
Two Fanzines, totally about Andre.
Lan’s Lantern 16 (March 1985) Edited by George “Lan” Laskowski ~ 8 ½ x 11, 48 pages. A Special Andre Norton Issue. (pdf)
Andre Norton: Fables & Futures (1989) Edited by Anne Braude, Published by Niekas Publications, Magazine, 0-910-61904-2, $5.95, 52pg (pdf)
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Are you a fan of “FORS” the Star Man?
Have you ever wondered what happened to
Fors, his cat and the other inhabitants of the Eyrie?
Finally, the questions are answered!
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Andre-Norton-Books.com is a non-profit site staffed by volunteers dedicated to the memory of Andre Norton.
Here you will find information on over 300 titles by Andre. Hundreds of articles, thousands of images, and five hours of video, about Andre Norton and her works. Please, take the time to look at everything. You may very well discover a bit of Andre you were previously unaware of. Check back often as we are adding new content every day.
We have come a very long way since we started online way back in 2004. Since that time we have earned the right to call our site the only “Estate Authorized” Andre Norton website. Because of the extensive quantity of information we have amassed over the years and our dedication to the preservation of Andre’s legacy the Estate granted us this right in 2013, but this is our only true attachment to the Estate.
Spend some time on this site and learn all about Andre's wonderful work. There are books to read and share with friends, interesting tidbits of trivia and interesting images spread throughout the site. You may just find something you have never seen before or titles that you have never heard of. What a great find – a previously unread Andre Norton novel!
Keep in mind that many of Andre Norton's "early" novels were written for what is considered the adolesent male market from another time (1950's and 60's). Andre Norton soon became the gateway to Science Fiction and Fantasy for many and remains an excellent author for introducing all readers to her works. ~ She can't help but inspire their imaginations.
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Andre made Jewelry and sold it on E-bay?
I didn't know! Not until I was shown the pictures.
Click on either image to see whole gallery.
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