| Author | Jim Theis |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Heroic fantasy |
| Publisher | Wildside Press (2006 reprint) |
Publication date | 21 August 1970 |
| Publication place | US |
| Media type | Print (magazine, 1970; chapbook, 1987; trade paperback, 2006) |
| Pages | 23 in zine, 52 and 76 in book editions |
| ISBN | 0-8095-6261-8 |
| OCLC | 71347850 |
The Eye of Argon is a heroic fantasy novella that narrates the adventures of Grignr, a mighty barbarian and thief. It was written in 1970 by Jim Theis (1953–2002) and circulated anonymously in science fiction fandom since then. The quality of the work has made it rank among the books considered the worst. It has been described as "one of the genre's most beloved pieces of appalling prose,"[1] the "infamous 'worst fantasy novel ever' published for fans' enjoyment,"[2] and "the apotheosis of bad writing,"[3] and has subsequently been used as part of a common science fiction convention party game.