Author: Robert Charles Wilson
Publisher: Tordotcom
ISBN: 1429958006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Robert Charles Wilson's time has come. His first novel from Tor, Darwinia, was a finalist for science fiction's Hugo award, and a #1 Locus bestseller in paperback. His next novel, Bios, is a critical and commercial success. Now Wilson's brilliant short science fiction is available in book form for the first time. Beginning with "The Perseids," winner of Canada's national SF award, this collection showcases Wilson's suppleness and strength: bravura ideas, scientific rigor, and living, breathing human beings facing choices that matter. Also included among the several stories herein are the acclaimed Hugo Award finalist "Divided by Infinity" and three new stories written specifically for this collection. "Beautifully observed, skillfully worked out: stories that flow subtly, almost imperceptably, from the prosaic to the preternatural."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Perseids and Other Stories
Author: Robert Charles Wilson
Publisher: Tordotcom
ISBN: 1429958006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Robert Charles Wilson's time has come. His first novel from Tor, Darwinia, was a finalist for science fiction's Hugo award, and a #1 Locus bestseller in paperback. His next novel, Bios, is a critical and commercial success. Now Wilson's brilliant short science fiction is available in book form for the first time. Beginning with "The Perseids," winner of Canada's national SF award, this collection showcases Wilson's suppleness and strength: bravura ideas, scientific rigor, and living, breathing human beings facing choices that matter. Also included among the several stories herein are the acclaimed Hugo Award finalist "Divided by Infinity" and three new stories written specifically for this collection. "Beautifully observed, skillfully worked out: stories that flow subtly, almost imperceptably, from the prosaic to the preternatural."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Tordotcom
ISBN: 1429958006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Robert Charles Wilson's time has come. His first novel from Tor, Darwinia, was a finalist for science fiction's Hugo award, and a #1 Locus bestseller in paperback. His next novel, Bios, is a critical and commercial success. Now Wilson's brilliant short science fiction is available in book form for the first time. Beginning with "The Perseids," winner of Canada's national SF award, this collection showcases Wilson's suppleness and strength: bravura ideas, scientific rigor, and living, breathing human beings facing choices that matter. Also included among the several stories herein are the acclaimed Hugo Award finalist "Divided by Infinity" and three new stories written specifically for this collection. "Beautifully observed, skillfully worked out: stories that flow subtly, almost imperceptably, from the prosaic to the preternatural."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The World-Thinker and Other Stories
Author: Jack Vance
Publisher: Spatterlight Press
ISBN: 1619470004
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Publisher: Spatterlight Press
ISBN: 1619470004
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Eighteenth Annual Collection
Author: Gardner Dozois
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312274785
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 674
Book Description
Widely regarded as the essential book for sci-fi fans, this year's collectioncontains over two dozen stories.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312274785
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 674
Book Description
Widely regarded as the essential book for sci-fi fans, this year's collectioncontains over two dozen stories.
I was Elvis Presley's Bastard Love-child & Other Stories of Rock'n'roll Excess
Author: Andrew Darlington
Publisher: Headpress
ISBN: 9781900486170
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Unexpurgated interviews with legendary rock muscicians and bands including Peter Green, Grace Slick, Kraftwerk, The Kinks, Robert Plant and Siouxie Sioux, plus the full text of Gene Clark's last interview. Complete with discographies and illustrated profusely throughout.
Publisher: Headpress
ISBN: 9781900486170
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Unexpurgated interviews with legendary rock muscicians and bands including Peter Green, Grace Slick, Kraftwerk, The Kinks, Robert Plant and Siouxie Sioux, plus the full text of Gene Clark's last interview. Complete with discographies and illustrated profusely throughout.
The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
Author: George Mann
Publisher: Robinson
ISBN: 1780337043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
This encyclopedia is the most up-to-date, concise, clear and affordable guide to all aspects of science fiction, from its background to generic themes and devices, from authors (established and new) to films. Science fiction has evolved into one of the most popular, cutting-edge and exciting fiction geners, with a proliferation of modern and classic authors, themes and ideas, movies, TV series and awards. Arranged in an A-Z format, and featuring a comprehensive index and cross-referencing system, The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Science Fiction is also the most accessible and easy to use encyclopedia of its kind currently available.
Publisher: Robinson
ISBN: 1780337043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
This encyclopedia is the most up-to-date, concise, clear and affordable guide to all aspects of science fiction, from its background to generic themes and devices, from authors (established and new) to films. Science fiction has evolved into one of the most popular, cutting-edge and exciting fiction geners, with a proliferation of modern and classic authors, themes and ideas, movies, TV series and awards. Arranged in an A-Z format, and featuring a comprehensive index and cross-referencing system, The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Science Fiction is also the most accessible and easy to use encyclopedia of its kind currently available.
Short Story Index
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Short stories
Languages : en
Pages : 990
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Short stories
Languages : en
Pages : 990
Book Description
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirtieth Annual Collection
Author: Gardner Dozois
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250028043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 775
Book Description
In the new millennium, what secrets lay beyond the far reaches of the universe? What mysteries belie the truths we once held to be self evident? The world of science fiction has long been a porthole into the realities of tomorrow, blurring the line between life and art. Now, in The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirtieth Annual Collection the very best SF authors explore ideas of a new world through their short stories. This venerable collection brings together award winning authors and masters of the field such as Robert Reed, Alastair Reynolds, Damien Broderick, Elizabeth Bear, Paul McAuley and John Barnes. And with an extensive recommended reading guide and a summation of the year in science fiction, this annual compilation has become the definitive must-read anthology for all science fiction fans and readers interested in breaking into the genre. The multiple Locus Award-winning annual compilation of the year's best science fiction stories
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250028043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 775
Book Description
In the new millennium, what secrets lay beyond the far reaches of the universe? What mysteries belie the truths we once held to be self evident? The world of science fiction has long been a porthole into the realities of tomorrow, blurring the line between life and art. Now, in The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirtieth Annual Collection the very best SF authors explore ideas of a new world through their short stories. This venerable collection brings together award winning authors and masters of the field such as Robert Reed, Alastair Reynolds, Damien Broderick, Elizabeth Bear, Paul McAuley and John Barnes. And with an extensive recommended reading guide and a summation of the year in science fiction, this annual compilation has become the definitive must-read anthology for all science fiction fans and readers interested in breaking into the genre. The multiple Locus Award-winning annual compilation of the year's best science fiction stories
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year
Author: Jonathan Strahan
Publisher: Start Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1597802573
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 851
Book Description
The depth and breadth of what science fiction and fantasy fiction is changes with every passing year. The two dozen stories chosen for this book by award-winning anthologist Jonathan Strahan carefully maps this evolution, giving readers a captivating and always-entertaining look at the very best the genre has to offer.
Publisher: Start Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1597802573
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 851
Book Description
The depth and breadth of what science fiction and fantasy fiction is changes with every passing year. The two dozen stories chosen for this book by award-winning anthologist Jonathan Strahan carefully maps this evolution, giving readers a captivating and always-entertaining look at the very best the genre has to offer.
The Very Best of the Best
Author: Gardner Dozois
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1250296218
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 962
Book Description
A 2020 LOCUS AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST ANTHOLOGY For the first time in a decade, a compilation of the very best in science fiction, from a world authority on the genre. For decades, the Year's Best Science Fiction has been the most widely read short science fiction anthology of its kind. Now, after thirty-five annual collections comes the ultimate in science fiction anthologies. In The Very Best of the Best, legendary editor Gardner Dozois selects the finest short stories for this landmark collection, including short fiction from authors such as Charles Stross, Michael Swanwick, Nancy Kress, Greg Egan, Stephen Baxter, Pat Cadigan, and many many more.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1250296218
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 962
Book Description
A 2020 LOCUS AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST ANTHOLOGY For the first time in a decade, a compilation of the very best in science fiction, from a world authority on the genre. For decades, the Year's Best Science Fiction has been the most widely read short science fiction anthology of its kind. Now, after thirty-five annual collections comes the ultimate in science fiction anthologies. In The Very Best of the Best, legendary editor Gardner Dozois selects the finest short stories for this landmark collection, including short fiction from authors such as Charles Stross, Michael Swanwick, Nancy Kress, Greg Egan, Stephen Baxter, Pat Cadigan, and many many more.
Downtown Canada
Author: Justin D. Edwards
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 0802086683
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Downtown Canada is a collection of essays that addresses Canada as an urban place. The contributors focus their attention on the writing of Canada's cities and call attention to the centrality of the city in Canadian literature.
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 0802086683
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Downtown Canada is a collection of essays that addresses Canada as an urban place. The contributors focus their attention on the writing of Canada's cities and call attention to the centrality of the city in Canadian literature.