Blending the romantic elegance of the Victorian era with modern scientific advances, the popular Steampunk genre spotlighted in this collection is innovative and?stimulates the imagination. This artfu
These thirteen stories established Michael Swanwick as one of the brightest stars in the science-fiction firmament. Alongside its companion volume,Tales of Old Earth, Gravity’s Angels showcases the ve
In the ancient moors of Scotland, the king of Calidon lies on his deathbed, cursed by a ring that cannot be removed from his finger. When a mysterious fey stranger appears to save the king, he also ca
From modest beginnings to the 1963 Hugo Award for Best Fanzine, Xero was a fascinating and controversial convergence of writers, artists, and a burgeoning fan community. Collected here from Pat & Dick
Fantasy & Science Fiction continues to showcase some of the most famous authors writing in any genre. The magazine jumpstarted the careers of bestselling authors such as Roger Zelazny, Bruce Ster
“[Mamatas] is the People's Commissar of Awesome.”—China Miéville, author of EmbassytownWelcome to the People's Republic of Everything—of course, you've been here for a long time already. Make yourself
From the most acclaimed horror editor in the business comes the most groundbreaking horror of the new millennium. InNightmares, editor extraordinaire Datlow has skillfully reprised her classic antholo
Long Live Futurism!Who are these bold rebels pillaging their European neighbors in the name of revolution?The Futurists! Utopian pirate warriors of the diminutive Regency of Carnaro in Occupied Fiume,
Offering timely advice in an era when the burden of production and publicity frequently falls on authors, this essential reference reflects on methods for being focused, productive, and savvy in the c
Whimsically illustrated, this bite-sized bestiary is the deciding vote on which fantastical creatures are kosher. Embarking on an undomesticated romp from A to Z, the ritual cleanliness of E.T., hobbi
Erotic performance art, terminal baptism, and voodoo economics with actual voodoo highlight this provocative collection of satiric short stories. These sharp, humorous tales detail the disastrous res
A modern-day tale of Greek mythological folly, this story follows the spoiled and vain Hera, who yearns for a family at any cost, as she pursues macho Zeus, still on the prowl in the 21st century. Mea
The master of microfiction returns with eighteen short-short stories on dinosaur themes. Steely bureaucrats, genetically engineered Christmas toys, and beloved killer pets clash with immoral scientist
"This collection of short-short fiction by Michael Swanwick contains more than 70 stories in fewer than 100 pages. Often humorous, sometimes chilling, always entertaining, these are prime examples of
Move over Mad Max—here comes Nyx.Ex-government assassin turned bounty-hunter, Nyx, is good at solving other people’s problems. Her favorite problem-solving solution is punching people in the face. The
"A torrid tour de force.” —James Ellroy "If John le Carre wrote a superhero novel about the Cold War, it might be this good." —Charles Stross“Like Watchmen on crack."—io9
