For the first time in Russian - perhaps the most anticipated fiction lovers novel of the new decade, a triumphant return to the world of the cult "Daughter of the Iron Dragon". The master of mixing styles and unpredictable zigzags of the plot again unfolds a large-scale canvas, confronting cruel elves and steam dragons, werewolf foxes and populist politicians, Babylonian humanoid and combat centaurs, ancient prophecies and an insatiable thirst for revenge. And it all starts with the fact that in the village where the half-dead Will le Fay lives, a dragon of bomber aviation comes down, shot down by the Basilian air defense, and declares himself the new ruler … "The Daughter of the Iron Dragon" Michael Swanwick created a whole new genre in the literature of imagination "Dragons of Babylon" is a brilliant continuation of that truly legendary book. This novel - stylistically flawless, perfectly built in terms of plot dynamics (in other words, dragging the reader with the head) - is one of the rarest books of the fantastic genre that I can recommend without the slightest reservations. Michael Murcock . Unconditional masterpiece, the pinnacle of modern fiction. SF Site. If you are already familiar with the fantasy universe of Michael Swanwick, where dragons and elves are combined with steam and electricity, then you can’t wait to get back there. And if you do not know yet, prepare to catch the jaw, which will certainly fall off from delight .. Swanwick is literally awesome...Jean Wolfe . Only Swenwick "BMW" can park next to the hippogriff, and the manticore run launches with a motorcycle as if there is nothing more natural. Most authors are still lucky if they manage to either master the beauty of the style, or come up with a new exciting idea, or brightly write out the characters. Swanwick always wins on all three points at the same time. Vernor Vinge . Top-class steampunk fantasy... reveals a dark underside of magic no worse than Neil Gaiman's "The Door" or "Mirror Mask" "I Forgive You, Michael Swanwick" Forgive me for making me wait for this amazing book for so long. “The Dragons of Babylon” is at least as good as “The Daughters of the Iron Dragon.” Jane Yolen Michael Swanwick is one of the most sophisticated science fiction writers of his generation. The Washington Post Book World