The first edition of Thomas the Rhymer by Ellen Kushner was published in New York by Morrow in 1990. We track 2 editions.
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Who published the first edition of Thomas the Rhymer?
The first edition of Thomas the Rhymer by Ellen Kushner was published in New York by Morrow in 1990.
How many editions of Thomas the Rhymer are there?
We track 2 editions of Thomas the Rhymer, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Did Thomas the Rhymer win any awards?
Yes: Thomas the Rhymer won the Tähtifantasia Award (2009), the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award (1991), the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel (1991), according to Wikidata.