First printing of the Second (Revised) edition. Signed by Anne Petty. Brand new condition. Authors discussed in the Foreground section include J.R.R. Tolkien, Anne McCaffrey, Terry Pratchett, Ursula Le Guin, Jane Yolen, Terry Goodkind, and J.K. Rowling. The Background section offers an overview of draconic history in myth, art, and literature. The theme running through the entire book is about writing, and using the device of dragons in fantasy books for particular effect. This is a great book for dragon fans, and for aspiring fantasy authors.