 1953 Twayne hardcover edition | |
| Author | Fritz Leiber |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Publisher | Street & Smith Publications for Unknown Worlds |
Publication date | April 1943 (in Unknown Worlds), 1952 (as a novel) |
| Publication place | United States |
Conjure Wife (1943) is a supernatural horror novel by American writer Fritz Leiber. Its premise is that witchcraft flourishes as an open secret among women. The story is told from the point of view of a small-town college professor who discovers that his wife is a witch.
This novel was the first by Fritz Leiber and was first published in the April 1943 edition of Unknown. It is said to have been the inspiration for at least three films:[1] Weird Woman (1944), Night of the Eagle (also known as Burn, Witch, Burn!) (1962), and Witches' Brew (also known as Which Witch is Which?) (1980).
In 2019, the novel was awarded the "Retro" Hugo Award for Best Novel.[2]
- ^ Old Masters of Horror: Fritz Leiber
- ^ "1944 Retro Hugo Awards". 28 July 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2019.