The Faery Handbag by Kelly Link

36 in stock

$130.00 USD
| /

The Faery Handbag is the fifth title in Short Stops, a series from Conversation Tree Press dedicated to bringing exceptional shorter works of fiction to life through beautifully bound, letterpress-printed, limited editions that begin shipping immediately upon announcement.


In The Faery Handbag, Kelly Link invites readers into a world where the ordinary and the impossible rest uneasily side by side. Genevieve grows up in the orbit of her grandmother Zofia, whose stories—of a vanished country, of long-remembered histories, of fantastic creatures contained within a vast handbag—hover between affectionate eccentricity and unsettling truth.

It is a story about the ways we carry the past with us: in objects, in memory, in the echo of voices we thought we’d lost. It draws readers into a world that is at once playful and poignant, where the rules of reality bend and the heart’s deepest longings ripple with enchantment. Playful and piercing in equal measure, the story asks what it costs to doubt the stories we are given—and what it costs to believe them.

The Faery Handbag was the 2005 winner of the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, and Locus Award for Best Novelette.


The Faery Handbag by Kelly Link is a limited edition of 500 unnumbered copies, letterpress printed by Hand & Eye Letterpress in England on mould-made Somerset Book Soft White 115gsm paper. It features three full colour illustrations by Rovina Cai and the book is quarter-bound in book cloth and custom hand-marbled paper from Daniela Prina. The endpapers are GF Smith Colorplan with a linen finish.

All copies are signed by the author and artist.

  • 5 stars: 19 (100%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
A
Arturo Chavez Martinez
Beautiful

I have to start saying that the book is beautiful. The marbling and the cloth make an exceptional combination.
The short story in itself is very enjoyable, being one of the longest so far. The way it mixes normal with fantasy is very engaging.

E
Edward Hoffman
A wonderful collection and a beautiful edition

The Faery Handbag is a wonderful collection from Kelly Link, whose stories blend fantasy, wit, strangeness, and genuine emotional depth in ways that feel entirely her own. Conversation Tree Press has created a beautiful edition that perfectly complements the imaginative nature of Link’s work. A thoughtfully designed, superbly produced collector’s edition of an exceptional book.

C
Coylenet
Another beautiful book by Conversation Tree Press

Another beautiful book by Conversation Tree Press. The story is wonderful and the art quite suited to the story. Looking forward to the next Short Stop release!

N
Nabeel

Absolutely beautiful book. Wonderful materials, the paper quality is great, the letterpress printing too.

T
Theo Pappas
Great product!

I like CTP’s books for myself, but this Shortstop gave me the perfect chance to share CTP’s wonderful work with others and they are very happy with their gifts.

G
Greg Greene
Kelly Link's marvelous story given the resplendent touch

I love to see literature delivered beautifully, and that's what Kelly Link's strange and majestic story gets with Conservation Tree Press' Short Stop edition of "The Faery Handbag," illustrated by Rovina Cai.

D
Doron Klemer
Stunning

A favourite author, a favourite press, a story I hadn’t read, stunning illustrations, and materials to make this one of the most beautiful reading experiences you can have.

A stunning book.

J
John Broussard
A jewel of the printer's art!

It is very refreshing to be able to collect these shortstops in the days dominated by fine press offerings ranging from 500 to 1000 dollars. I have all of them, they are delightful to hold, read and own.

D
Diana Guibord
Another Awesome Shorts Edition

Such a great short story in a beautiful, fine press package.

J
John Kissane

These days, short stories get less attention than the best of them deserve, which is why Conversation Tree Press's Short Stops series is so welcome. Through letterpress printing, hand-marbled boards, and original illustrations, the series honors the art form.

No contemporary writer of short genre fiction deserves that honor more than Kelly Link. "The Faery Handbag" is one of her best, and it's never been presented better than it is here.

M
Mark Wingenfeld
Another Beautiful Book!

Another great story and beautiful production in the Short Stops series.

O
O.Temple
A delightful little book!

This is my 2nd mini book from CTP and they bring me such joy :) I hope more mini books are on the horizon! Love this artist in particular, I was so excited to see she’d be illustrating this one. The marbling is so pretty, and I love the font used & quality of paper & ink is so luxurious.

A
Andy Chatfield
The Faery Handbag

Beautifully printed quite exquisite

D
Dominic LaPenotiere
The Fairy Handbag

The craftmanship behind the book is what I have come to expect from Conversation Tree Press- Top Notch and captures something of the essence of the story. The story itself is a delight. I will keep buying these short Stop titles as long at CTP produces them.

T
Tracey Tell
The Faery Handbag

The latest in Conversation Tree Press’s Short Stops series is another beauty. I own all 5 in this series, and I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER!

S
Siep
Wow!

Gem of a short story, gem of a presentation, from illustrations to quality of the book - another worthwhile edition to the CTP Short Stops library!

J
James

Perfect book

B
Ben

Amazing work by Comversation Tree as always!

S
Sel
Love this!

Got this for myself for my birthday as it’s a favourite story illustrated by a favourite artist. So happy - what an absolutely gorgeous book! A top tier present I gave myself there! Very glad I discovered this press…

Newsletter

Sign up to the newsletter to be among the first to know about new editions and news from the Press.