Night Shade Books is issuing the most complete collection of Clark Ashton Smith’s work yet. A Vintage from Atlantis is the third of a projected five volume set. Clark Ashton Smith wrote wonderful fantasies that influenced a generation of SF and fantasy writers. Probably Jack Vance was most affected by Clark Ashton Smith’s work. You can see Smith’s influence in many of Vance’s stories like “The Last Castle” and Tales of the Dying Earth. If you’re a fan of classic fantasy, investing in this marvelous series is a no-brainer. For more about Clark Ashton Smith, check out www.eldritchdark.com.