Microcosmic Tales
Author | : Isaac Asimov |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 1980 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Isaac Asimov |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 1980 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Isaac Asimov |
Publisher | : D A W Books, Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 1992-06-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780886775322 |
Science-fiction miniatures offer intriguing portraits of a superman who lives in a real world of nuclear danger, an android that dreams of electric love, a universe put right by a cosmic tinkerer, and more
Author | : Theodore Sturgeon |
Publisher | : North Atlantic Books |
Total Pages | : 409 |
Release | : 2013-04-09 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1583947469 |
The second of a planned 10 volumes that will reprint all Sturgeon's short fiction covers his prolific output during 1940 and 1941, after which he suffered five years of writer's block. Showcasing Sturgeon's early penchant for fantasy, the first six selections include whimsical ghost stories, such as "Cargo," in which a World War II munitions freighter is commandeered by invisible, peace-loving fairies. With the publication of his enduring SF classic, "Microcosmic God," Sturgeon finally found his voice, combining literate, sharp-edged prose with fascinating speculative science while recounting the power struggle between a brilliant scientist, who creates his own miniature race of gadget makers, and his greedy banker. Voice found or not, every one of the stories here is readable and entertaining today because of Sturgeon's singular gifts for clever turns of phrase and compelling narrative. As Samuel R. Delaney emphasizes in an insightful introduction, Sturgeon was the single most influential SF writer from the 1940s through the 1960s.
Author | : Kevin Walker |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 141 |
Release | : 2020-08-05 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 075099584X |
The prince no longer kisses the princess, Cinderella helps her new husband to pick a new dress and the relationship between Mr Wolf and the three little pigs is a bit more complicated than you might have thought. In this collection of delightful, empowering and often magical tales, Kevin Walker creates and adapts a host of stories for the LGBTQ+ community. These sometimes traditional and sometimes modern tales show queer people that they belong not only in today's world, but also in a storytelling tradition going back centuries, if not millennia. This is a wonderful collection for LGBTQ+ readers of all ages to enjoy and continue to tell for years to come, introducing characters who are romantic, brave, mysterious or fantastical – but always authentic.
Author | : Theodore Sturgeon |
Publisher | : North Atlantic Books |
Total Pages | : 412 |
Release | : 1998-11-12 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781556433016 |
In addition to the title story, which was voted one of the five greatest SF stories of all time, this collection includes such Theodore Sturgeon classics as "Cargo" and "Yesterday Was Monday".
Author | : Sam Moskowitz |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 538 |
Release | : 1974 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Asher Storm |
Publisher | : RWG Publishing |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 2023-09-05 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
Discover a captivating collection of miniature worlds and intricate emotions in "Tiny Tales: Micro-Fiction for the Modern Reader." Step into a realm where stories unfold in mere sentences, inviting you to explore the depths of human experience, imagination, and connection through the power of brevity. In this enchanting anthology, each micro-fiction piece is a gem carefully crafted to transport you to realms both familiar and fantastical. With each turn of the page, you'll encounter characters navigating love's tender whispers, unravel mysteries in a sentence, witness history's grandeur in a hint, and explore the cosmos in a glance. From heartwarming tales of friendship to haunting glimpses of alternate realities, "Tiny Tales" captures the essence of life's profound moments in the most concise yet impactful manner. Dive into the secrets of the universe, embark on journeys of self-discovery, and witness the intricate threads of human connection that transcend time and space. Whether you're a lover of literature or a casual reader, these micro-stories will leave an indelible mark on your heart and mind. Within these pages, you'll find: Brevity's Beauty: A thought-provoking exploration of life's complexities in miniature narratives. Whispers in the Wind: Stories that capture the magic of a hundred words, each revealing a universe of emotions. Coffee-Stained Chronicles: Tales that unfold in the time it takes to savor a cup of coffee, yet linger in your thoughts. Of Shadows and Light: Miniature mythologies that weave the fabric of ancient tales into the modern world. Ephemeral Encounters: Brief meetings that evoke lasting connections between characters, and between you and their stories.
Author | : Catherine Morley |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 221 |
Release | : 2016-08-25 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1472569695 |
The terrorist attacks on the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001 have had a profound impact on contemporary American literature and culture. With chapters written by leading scholars, 9/11: Topics in Contemporary North American Literature is a wide-ranging guide to literary responses to the attacks and its aftermath. The book covers the most widely studied texts, from Don DeLillo's Falling Man, Jonathan Safran Foer's Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and Jonathan Franzen's Freedom to responses in contemporary American poetry and graphic narratives such as Art Spiegelman's In the Shadow of No Towers. Including annotated guides to further reading, this is an essential guide for students and readers of contemporary American literature.
Author | : Paul J. Nahin |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 222 |
Release | : 2011-04-01 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1421401207 |
From H.G. Wells to Isaac Asimov to Ursula K. Le Guin, time travel has long been a favorite topic and plot device in tales of science fiction and fantasy. But as any true SF fan knows, astounding stories about traversing alternate universes and swimming the tides of time demand plausible science. That’s just what Paul J. Nahin’s guide provides. An engineer, physicist, and published science fiction writer, Nahin is uniquely qualified to explain the ins and outs of how to spin such complex theories as worm holes, singularity, and relativity into scientifically sound fiction. First published in 1997, this fast-paced book discusses the common and not-so-common time-travel devices science fiction writers have used over the years, assesses which would theoretically work and which would not, and provides scientific insight inventive authors can use to find their own way forward or backward in time. From hyperspace and faster-than-light travel to causal loops and the uncertainty principle and beyond, Nahin’s equation-free romp across time will help writers send their characters to the past or future in an entertaining, logical, and scientific way. If you ever wanted to set up the latest and greatest grandfather paradox—or just wanted to know if the time-bending events in the latest pulp you read could ever happen—then this book is for you.
Author | : Paul Tomlinson |
Publisher | : Wildside Press LLC |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 2002-04-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1587154013 |
The definitive Harry Harrison bibliography, with lengthy annotations and a special bonus--the Harrison story written for Harlan Ellison's unpublished "Last Dangerous Visions" anthology.