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Far Out - Recent Queer Science Fiction and Fantasy (Paperback): Paula Guran Far Out - Recent Queer Science Fiction and Fantasy (Paperback)
Paula Guran
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R350 Discovery Miles 3 500 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An Anthology of Recent Queer Science Fiction and Fantasy from Award-Winning Editor Paula Guran Speculative fiction imagines drastically diverse ways of being and worlds that are other than the one with which we are familiar. Queerness is a natural fit for such fiction, so one would expect it to be customarily included. That has not always been the case, but LGBTQ+ representation in science fiction and fantasy-in both short and long form-is now relatively common. Even so, most of the queer science fiction and fantasy anthologies published in the last thirty-five years have been narrowly focused: specifically gay male or lesbian (or, more recently, transgender) themes, or all science fiction or all fantasy, or adhering to a specific theme or subgenre. Far Out: Recent Queer Science Fiction and Fantasy, on the other hand, features both science fiction and fantasy short fiction from the last decade and includes characters, perspectives, and stories that span the rainbow. With stories from incredible authors ranging from Seanan McGuire to Charlie Jane Anders to Sam J. Miller, it's an essential read for anyone interested in queer science fiction and fantasy. Contents Introduction: Over the Rainbow and into the Far Out by Paula Guran Destroyed by the Waters by Rachel Swirsky The Sea Troll's Daughter by Caitlin R. Kiernan And If the Body Were Not the Soul by A. C. Wise Imago by Tristan Alice Nieto Paranormal Romance by Christopher Barzak Three Points Masculine by An Owomoyela Das Steingeschoepf by G. V. Anderson The Deepwater Bride by Tamsyn Muir The Shape of My Name by Nino Cipri Otherwise by Nisi Shawl The Night Train by Lavie Tidhar Ours Is the Prettiest by Nalo Hopkinson Don't Press Charges and I Won't Sue by Charlie Jane Anders Driving Jenny Home by Seanan McGuire I'm Alive, I Love You, I'll See You in Reno by Vylar Kaftan In the Eyes of Jack Saul by Richard Bowes Secondhand Bodies by Neon Yang Seasons of Glass and Iron by Amal El-Mohtar Ne le! by Darcie Little Badger The Duke of Riverside by Ellen Kushner Cat Pictures Please by Naomi Kritzer The Lily and the Horn by Catherynne M. Valente Calved by Sam J. Miller The River's Children by Shweta Narayan

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror - Volume One (Paperback): Paula Guran The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror - Volume One (Paperback)
Paula Guran
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R576 R472 Discovery Miles 4 720 Save R104 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror - Volume Three (Paperback): Paula Guran The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror - Volume Three (Paperback)
Paula Guran
R638 R523 Discovery Miles 5 230 Save R115 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
The Mammoth Book of Cthulhu - New Lovecraftian Fiction (Paperback): Paula Guran The Mammoth Book of Cthulhu - New Lovecraftian Fiction (Paperback)
Paula Guran
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R392 R320 Discovery Miles 3 200 Save R72 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

For more than 80 years H. P. Lovecraft has inspired writers of horror and supernatural fiction with his dark vision of humankind's insignificant place in a vast, uncaring cosmos. At the time of his death in 1937, Lovecraft was virtually unknown, but from early cult status his readership expanded exponentially; his nightmarish visions laying down roots in the collective imagination of his readers. Now this master of the macabre is accepted as part of the literary mainstream, as an American author of note, and the impact of his work on modern popular culture - in literature, film, television, music, the graphic arts, gaming and theatre - has been profound. As Stephen King wrote in Danse Macabre, the shadow of H. P. Lovecraft 'underlies almost all of the important horror fiction that has come since.' Today, Lovecraft's themes of cosmic indifference, the utter insignificance of humankind, minds invaded by the alien, and the horrors of history remain not only viable motifs for modern speculative fiction, but are more relevant than ever as we explore the mysteries of a universe in which our planet is infinitesimal. This outstanding anthology of original stories - from both established award-winning authors and exciting new voices - collects tales of cosmic horror inspired by Lovecraft from authors who do not merely imitate, but reimagine, re-energize, and renew the best of his concepts in ways relevant to today's readers, to create fresh new fiction that explores our modern fears and nightmares. From the depths of R'lyeh to the heights of the Mountains of Madness, some of today's best weird fiction writers traverse terrain created by Lovecraft and create new eldritch geographies to explore . . . With stories by: Laird Barron, Nadia Bulkin, Amanda Downum, Ruthanna Emrys, Richard Gavin, Lois H. Gresh, Lisa L. Hannett, Brian Hodge, Caitlin R. Kiernan, John Langan, Yoon Ha Lee, Usman T. Malik, Helen Marshall, Silvia Moreno, Norman Partridge, W. H. Pugmire, Veronica Schanoes, Michael Shea, John Shirley, Simon Strantzas, Sandra McDonald, Damien Angelica Walters, Don Webb, Michael Wehunt and A.C. Wise Praise for the editor: 'For fans of Lovecraftian fiction and well-wrought horror' - Library Journal 'Guran smartly selects stories that evoke the spirit of Lovecraft's work without mimicking its style.' - Publishers Weekly 'It's a pretty impressive line-up, with nary a clunker to be found. . . . You don't have to be a Lovecraft fan to enjoy this anthology... You'll find alienation, inhumanity, desperation, cruelty, insanity, hopelessness and despair, all set against the backdrop of a vast, unknowable universe filled with vile, indifferent monstrosities. You'll also find beauty, hope, redemption, and the struggle for survival. What more can you ask for?' - Tor.com 'I highly recommend this collection... If you have even the slightest interest in contemporary horror fiction, you'll want to try this one on for size!' - BookGuide

Ex Libris: Stories of Librarians, Libraries, and Lore (Paperback): Paula Guran Ex Libris: Stories of Librarians, Libraries, and Lore (Paperback)
Paula Guran
R558 Discovery Miles 5 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Portals to all the knowledge in the world, libraries are also created universes of a multitude of imaginations. Librarians guide us to enlightenment as well as serving as the captains, mages, and gatekeepers who open the doors to delight, speculation, wonder, and terror. Both inspire writers of speculative fiction to pen wonderful tales woven around them. This captivating compilation of science fiction and fantasy short fiction showcases stories of librarians-mysterious curators, heroic bibliognosts, arcane archivists, catalogers of very special collections-and libraries-repositories of arcane wisdom, storehouses of signals from other galaxies, bastions of culture, the last outposts of civilization in a post-apocalyptic world . . . grand adventures and small sagas of the magical places we call libraries and the wizards who staff them!

The Year's Best Fantasy: Volume One (Paperback): Paula Guran The Year's Best Fantasy: Volume One (Paperback)
Paula Guran
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R530 R424 Discovery Miles 4 240 Save R106 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days
The Mammoth Book of Cthulhu (Paperback): Paula Guran The Mammoth Book of Cthulhu (Paperback)
Paula Guran
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R613 R542 Discovery Miles 5 420 Save R71 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror - Volume Two (Paperback): Paula Guran The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror - Volume Two (Paperback)
Paula Guran
R637 R521 Discovery Miles 5 210 Save R116 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Magic City: Recent Spells (Paperback): Holly Black, Patricia Briggs, Jim Butcher, Simon R. Green, Charles De Lint, Carrie Vaughn Magic City: Recent Spells (Paperback)
Holly Black, Patricia Briggs, Jim Butcher, Simon R. Green, Charles De Lint, …
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R421 R326 Discovery Miles 3 260 Save R95 (23%) Out of stock

Bright lights, big city...magic spells, witchcraft, wizardry, fairies, devilry, and more. Urban living, at least in fantasy fiction, is full of both magical wonder and dark enchantment. Street kids may have supernatural beings to protect them or have such powers themselves. Brujeria may be part of your way of life. Crimes can be caused (and solved) with occult arts and even a losing sports team's "curse" can be lifted with wizardry. And be careful of what cab you call - it might take you on a journey beyond belief! Some of the best stories of urban enchantment from the last few years gathered in one volume full of hex appeal and arcane arts.

Brave New Love (Paperback): Paula Guran Brave New Love (Paperback)
Paula Guran
R231 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R20 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When society crumbles, can young love survive? When the young are deprived of their bright future and left to survive day to day, what bonds remain between individuals? Can young love survive a dystopian nightmare? This exciting collection of stories explores the struggles, both emotional and physical, of teenagers trying to survive as society falls apart or as they help build a new world. Compelling, emotionally charged stories of young lives lived in desperate circumstances by: John Shirley, Elizabeth Bear, Kiera Cass, Nisi Shawl, Maria V. Snyder, Carrie Vaughn, Steve Berman, Amanda Downum, Diana Peterfreund, Jeanne DuPrau, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Jesse Karp, William Sleator, Carrie Ryan and Seth Cadin.

Fester (Paperback): Crawford Smith Fester (Paperback)
Crawford Smith; Cover design or artwork by Kenneth Huey; Edited by Paula Guran
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R418 R363 Discovery Miles 3 630 Save R55 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror 2017 Edition (Paperback): Paula Guran The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror 2017 Edition (Paperback)
Paula Guran
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R623 Discovery Miles 6 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition (Paperback): Paula Guran The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, 2019 Edition (Paperback)
Paula Guran
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R629 Discovery Miles 6 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
New York Fantastic - Fantasy Stories from the City that Never Sleeps (Paperback): Paula Guran New York Fantastic - Fantasy Stories from the City that Never Sleeps (Paperback)
Paula Guran
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R603 Discovery Miles 6 030 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Fantasy spreads across the five boroughs in the first volume of a new anthology series collecting fantastic and extraordinary stories set in specific urban locales. An intriguing but insular man with telekinetic powers becomes New York City's greatest superhero . . . A love affair blossoms between the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building . . . There are tunnels under New York that do not appear on any map . . . Being a Manhattan real estate broker for supernaturals is a real challenge . . . Editor and anthologist Paula Guran collects a diverse array of unusual and memorable tales set in the Big Apple, from a who's-who of New York Times bestsellers and Hugo and Nebula Award-winning writers including George R. R. Martin, Peter Straub, Naomi Novik, Maria Dahvana Headley, Holly Black, and many more. Anyone who's visited New York, New York knows what a "magical" place it is; these stories reveal just how marvelous, extraordinary, mysterious, and even occasionally eerie a truly fantastic city can be.

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror: Volume 4: Paula Guran The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror: Volume 4
Paula Guran
R692 R565 Discovery Miles 5 650 Save R127 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
The Word Book from Writers.Com (Paperback): Paula Guran The Word Book from Writers.Com (Paperback)
Paula Guran
R337 Discovery Miles 3 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Word Book from Writers.com sorts out and clears up some of the confusions and misuses we all face with the English language. This small, (relatively) cheap book packs a passel of help (and some giggles) into its pages. Written by a "non-expert" The Word Book from Writers.com offers a fresh perspective, practical savvy, and occasional sass as it sorts out some misunderstandings and common confusions of the English language. The Word Book answers simple questions (is it discreet? or discrete? sensual or sensuous? ) succinctly, often with examples drawn from amusing, profound, or just plain strange quotations the famous, not-so-famous, and infamous past and present. Other answers go a step further -- and occasionally right over the edge -- with entertaining forays into the quirks and fascinations of English. * Find out the truth about duct tape * Ponder the problems of pablum * Get to the ground floor of Ground Zero * Discover more than you thought possible about amuck * When was the phrase wreak havoc was first used? * Learn why Star Trek weapons were dubbed phasers * Are you titillated or titivated? * And, of course, more

The Year's Best Fantasy: Volume Two: Paula Guran The Year's Best Fantasy: Volume Two
Paula Guran
R609 R543 Discovery Miles 5 430 Save R66 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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