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'''The Gypsy''' is a 1992 urban fantasy novel written by [[Megan Lindholm]] and [[Steven Brust]]. It blends elements of [[Hungary|Hungarian]] [[folk tale]]s with a modern day [[detective story]]. The book contains many lyrics to songs that were later recorded to an album called ''Songs from the Gypsy'' by [[Boiled in Lead]].
'''''The Gypsy''''' is a 1992 urban [[fantasy novel]] written by [[Megan Lindholm]] and [[Steven Brust]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 May 1992 |title=THE GYPSY {{!}} Kirkus Reviews |url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/steven-brust/the-gypsy/ |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 June 1992 |title=The Gypsy by Steven Brust, Megan Lindholm |url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780312852740 |access-date=2023-09-19 |website=www.publishersweekly.com}}</ref> It blends elements of [[Hungarian mythology|Hungarian folk tale]]s with a modern-day [[detective story]]. The book contains many [[lyrics]] to songs that were later recorded by Minnesota Celtic-punk band [[Boiled in Lead]] for their album ''[[Songs from The Gypsy]]''.


==Editions and translations ==
==Editions and translations ==
The first edition was a hardcover issued by [[Tor Books]] in July 1992. At least two softcover editions have been issued since: a mass market paperback by [[Tor Books]] in July 1993 and a trade paperback edition by [[Orb Books]] in April 2005.
The first edition was a [[hardcover]] issued by [[Tor Books]] in July 1992. At least two [[softcover]] editions have been issued since: a mass-market paperback by [[Tor Books]] in July 1993 and a trade paperback edition by [[Orb Books]] in April 2005. A French translation, ''La nuit du prédateur'', was published by Mnémos in April 2006.
A French translation ''La nuit du prédateur'' was published by [[Mnémos]] in April 2006.


==Songs from the Gypsy==
==''Songs from The Gypsy''==
{{details|Songs from The Gypsy}}
'''Songs from the Gypsy''' is an album by Boiled in Lead. The songs were later incorporated into the novel ''The Gypsy'', despite the date of the recording. The album was originally released 21st of June 1995 in a special CD format that included the whole text of the book and some "extras" like sound clips. Apparently the special content does not work on operating systems newer than Windows95 or Mac OS9. The songs are still available in online music stores.
''Songs from The Gypsy'' is an album by [[Boiled in Lead]]. The songs were later incorporated into the novel ''The Gypsy'', despite the date of the recording.{{citation needed|date=August 2015}} The album was released on June 21, 1995, in a special enhanced CD format that included the whole text of the book and extra features such as sound clips.


===Track listing===
===Track listing===
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# Red Lights and Neon (4:13)
# Red Lights and Neon (4:13)


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Latest revision as of 18:13, 19 September 2023

The Gypsy
First edition
AuthorSteven Brust, Megan Lindholm
Cover artistSam Rakeland
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreUrban fantasy
PublisherTor Books
Publication date
1992
Pages338 (Tor paperback edition)
ISBN978-0-3128-5274-0
OCLC25316930

The Gypsy is a 1992 urban fantasy novel written by Megan Lindholm and Steven Brust.[1][2] It blends elements of Hungarian folk tales with a modern-day detective story. The book contains many lyrics to songs that were later recorded by Minnesota Celtic-punk band Boiled in Lead for their album Songs from The Gypsy.

Editions and translations[edit]

The first edition was a hardcover issued by Tor Books in July 1992. At least two softcover editions have been issued since: a mass-market paperback by Tor Books in July 1993 and a trade paperback edition by Orb Books in April 2005. A French translation, La nuit du prédateur, was published by Mnémos in April 2006.

Songs from The Gypsy[edit]

Further information: Songs from The Gypsy

Songs from The Gypsy is an album by Boiled in Lead. The songs were later incorporated into the novel The Gypsy, despite the date of the recording.[citation needed] The album was released on June 21, 1995, in a special enhanced CD format that included the whole text of the book and extra features such as sound clips.

Track listing[edit]

  1. Raven, Owl, and I (3:17)
  2. Leanan Sidhe (3:48)
  3. Hide My Track (4:04)
  4. No Passenger (1:59)
  5. Back In Town (3:38)
  6. Ugros (Springtime) (6:17)
  7. The Gypsy (8:08)
  8. Blackened Page (4:56)
  9. The Fair Lady (3:05)
  10. Red Lights and Neon (4:13)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "THE GYPSY | Kirkus Reviews". 15 May 1992.
  2. ^ "The Gypsy by Steven Brust, Megan Lindholm". www.publishersweekly.com. 29 June 1992. Retrieved 2023-09-19.

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