The Magicians by Lev Grossman

The Magicians: A Novel by Lev Grossman

The New York Times bestselling novel that redefined modern fantasy—now an original hit series on SYFY.

The Magicians is a daring and inventive work of literary fantasy that asks the question: What if magic were real, and what if it didn't solve any of your problems? Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and Narnia who are looking for a more mature, subversive, and gripping coming-of-age story.

Critical Praise

“The Magicians is to Harry Potter as a shot of Irish whiskey is to a glass of weak tea. . . . Hogwarts was never like this.”
—George R.R. Martin

“Sad, hilarious, beautiful, and essential to anyone who cares about modern fantasy.”
—Joe Hill

Plot Overview: Beyond the Wardrobe

Quentin Coldwater is brilliant but miserable. A high school math genius, he’s secretly obsessed with a series of children’s fantasy novels set in a magical land called Fillory. Compared to his childhood dreams, real life is a disappointment.

Everything changes when Quentin is unexpectedly admitted to Brakebills, an elite, secret college of magic in upstate New York. It looks like his wildest dreams have come true, but newfound power leads him down a rabbit hole of hedonism and disillusionment. Ultimately, Quentin and his friends discover that the land of Fillory is real—but it is much darker and more dangerous than any storybook prepared them for.

The Epic Trilogy Begins

As the first book in a trilogy that includes The Magician King and The Magician's Land, The Magicians is one of the most celebrated works of fantasy this century. It is a breathtaking return to the landscape of the imagination, exploring the high stakes of power, love, and the search for meaning in a world where magic is a cold, hard reality.

Product Details

• Title: The Magicians (Book-1)
• Author: Lev Grossman
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: May 25, 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9780452296299
• ISBN-10: 0452296293