Ursula K. LeGuin

A couple months ago, Ursula K. Le Guin, queen of the fantasy realm, architect of the dragon worlds, published a book of short stories entitled Changing Planes, purported to be some of her best short work yet. The illustrations by Eric Beddows are also out of this world, and available for perusal on Ms. Le Guin's website - www.ursulakleguin.com/ChangingPlanes.html - and very much worth a peak!