Michael Raymond Donald Ashley (born 1948) is a British bibliographer, author and editor of
science fiction,
mystery, and
fantasy.
Ashley has published over 100 nonfiction books and anthologies. He edits the long-running Mammoth Book series of short story anthologies, each arranged around a particular theme in mystery, fantasy, or science fiction. He has a special interest in fiction magazines and has published a multi-volume History of the
Science Fiction Magazine and a study of British fiction magazines, The Age of the Storytellers.
In addition to the books listed below, Ashley edited and prepared for publication the novel The Enchantresses (1997) by
Vera Chapman. He has contributed to The Encyclopedia of Fantasy (as contributing editor), The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction (as contributing editor of the third edition), and other reference works. He wrote the books to accompany
British Library exhibitions Taking Liberties in 2008 and Out of This World: Science Fiction But Not As You Know It in 2011.
British Monarchs (1998). Published in the US as The Mammoth Book of British Kings and Queens. Subsequently edited and reissued as A Brief History of British Kings and Queens (2002)
"Julius LeVallon, by Algernon Blackwood". Curiosities. F&SF. 98 (5): 162. May 2000.
Starlight Man: The Extraordinary Life of
Algernon Blackwood (2001). Published in the US as Algernon Blackwood: An Extraordinary Life.
Michael Raymond Donald Ashley (born 1948) is a British bibliographer, author and editor of
science fiction,
mystery, and
fantasy.
Ashley has published over 100 nonfiction books and anthologies. He edits the long-running Mammoth Book series of short story anthologies, each arranged around a particular theme in mystery, fantasy, or science fiction. He has a special interest in fiction magazines and has published a multi-volume History of the
Science Fiction Magazine and a study of British fiction magazines, The Age of the Storytellers.
In addition to the books listed below, Ashley edited and prepared for publication the novel The Enchantresses (1997) by
Vera Chapman. He has contributed to The Encyclopedia of Fantasy (as contributing editor), The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction (as contributing editor of the third edition), and other reference works. He wrote the books to accompany
British Library exhibitions Taking Liberties in 2008 and Out of This World: Science Fiction But Not As You Know It in 2011.
British Monarchs (1998). Published in the US as The Mammoth Book of British Kings and Queens. Subsequently edited and reissued as A Brief History of British Kings and Queens (2002)
"Julius LeVallon, by Algernon Blackwood". Curiosities. F&SF. 98 (5): 162. May 2000.
Starlight Man: The Extraordinary Life of
Algernon Blackwood (2001). Published in the US as Algernon Blackwood: An Extraordinary Life.