Who is this English novelist known for his children's fantasy novels and his retellings of traditional British folk tales, one of which was published by Collins in 1960?
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen: The Weirdstone of Brisingamen: A Tale of Alderley is a children's fantasy novel written by the English author Alan Garner (born 1934). The Weirdstone of Brisingamen:  Upon completion the book was picked up by the publisher Sir William Collins who released it through his publishing company Collins in 1960. Alan Garner: Alan Garner OBE (born 17 October 1934) is an English novelist best known for his children's fantasy novels and his retellings of traditional British folk tales.
Alan Garner