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The Mammoth Book of Alternate Histories

Ian Watson,Ian Whates
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Author : Ian Watson,Ian Whates
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781849014281

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Every short story in this wonderfully varied collection has one thing in common: each features some alteration in history, some divergence from historical reality, which results in a world very different from the one we know today. As well as original stories specially commissioned from bestselling writers such as James Morrow, Stephen Baxter and Ken MacLeod, there are genre classics such as Kim Stanley Robinson's story of how World War II atomic bomber the Enola Gay, having crashed on a training flight, is replaced by the Lucky Strike with profoundly different consequences. Praise for the editors: 'Mr Watson wreaks havoc with what is accepted - and acceptable.' The Times 'One of Britain's consistently finest science fiction writers.' New Scientist

The Mammoth Book of Alternate Histories

Ian Watson,Ian Whates
The Mammoth Book of Alternate Histories Book PDF

Author : Ian Watson,Ian Whates
Publisher : Running Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0762438428

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The Mammoth Book of Alternate Histories by Ian Watson,Ian Whates Pdf

Every short story in this wonderfully varied collection has in common some diversion in history, some alternate reality from what we know, resulting in a very different world. In addition to original stories specially commissioned from bestselling writers such as James Morrow, Stephen Baxter, and Ken MacLeod, there are genre classics from Kim Stanley Robinson, Harry Turtledove, and George Zebrowski: over 20 stories in all.

The Mammoth Book of Dieselpunk

Sean Wallace
The Mammoth Book of Dieselpunk Book PDF

Author : Sean Wallace
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472119469

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The Mammoth Book of Dieselpunk by Sean Wallace Pdf

Dieselpunk: an emerging retro-futuristic sub-genre, similar to steampunk, based on the era between the First World War and the start of the Atomic Age, merging elements of noir, pulp, and the past with today’s technology . . . and sometimes a dash of the occult. Award-winning editor Wallace presents a cutting-edge collection of twenty-five vibrant stories that explore the possibilities of history while sweeping readers into high-powered hydrocarbon-fuelled adventures. Join us in an era when engines were huge, fuel was cheap and plentiful, and steel and chrome blended with the grit and grease of modern machines. Praise for The Mammoth Book of Steampunk: 'World Fantasy Award-winning editor Wallace has compiled an outstanding anthology . . . sure to satisfy even the most jaded steampunk fans and engage newcomers and skeptics. Each story exemplifies steampunk’s knack for critiquing both the past and the present, in a superb anthology that demands rereading.' Publishers Weekly

The Mammoth Book of Time Travel SF

Mike Ashley
The Mammoth Book of Time Travel SF Book PDF

Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472100269

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The Mammoth Book of Time Travel SF by Mike Ashley Pdf

This thought-provoking collection not only takes us into the past and the future, but also explores what might happen if we attempt to manipulate time to our own advantage. These stories show what happen once you start to meddle with time and the paradoxes that might arise. It also raises questions about whether we understand time, and how we perceive it. Once we move outside the present day, can we ever return or do we move into an alternate world? What happens if our meddling with Nature leads to time flowing backwards, or slowing down or stopping all together? Or if we get trapped in a constant loop from which we can never escape. Is the past and future immutable or will we ever be able to escape the inevitable? These are just some of the questions that are raised in these challenging, exciting and sometimes amusing stories by Kage Baker, Simon Clark, Fritz Leiber, Christopher Priest, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Robert Silverberg, Michael Swanwick, John Varley and many others.

The Mammoth Book of Steampunk

Sean Wallace
The Mammoth Book of Steampunk Book PDF

Author : Sean Wallace
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780331355

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The Mammoth Book of Steampunk by Sean Wallace Pdf

An anthology focusing on newer elements of steampunk, one which deconstructs the staples of the genre and expands on them, rather than simply repeating them, with a greater spread both in terms of location and character. This is steampunk with a modern, post-colonial sensibility. Contributors include: Jeff VanderMeer, Caitlín Kiernan, Mary Robinette Kowal, Jay Lake, Cherie Priest, Cat Rambo, Catherynne M. Valente, Genevieve Valentine and many more.

The Mammoth Book of Antarctic Journeys

Jon E. Lewis
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Author : Jon E. Lewis
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-19
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781780331348

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The Mammoth Book of Antarctic Journeys by Jon E. Lewis Pdf

The very best writing on the Antarctic, from James Cook's eighteenth-century assertion that 'no man will ever venture further than I have done' to Lynne Cox's description of her epic, icy swim in the twenty-first century - 32 first-hand accounts of men and women challenging one of the Earth's last true wildernesses. Here you will find both legendary tales of heroism and startling contemporary accounts of the impact of global warming on the Earth's sole undeveloped continent, including: 'Dog Days' by Robert Falcon Scott 'The Loss of the Endurance' by Ernest Shackleton. 'Alone' by Richard E Byrd. 'The Killer under the Water' by Gareth Wood. 'Melting Point' by David Helvarg. 'Swimming to Antarctica' by Lynne Cox.

The Mammoth Book of SF Wars

Ian Watson,Ian Whates
The Mammoth Book of SF Wars Book PDF

Author : Ian Watson,Ian Whates
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780335469

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The Mammoth Book of SF Wars by Ian Watson,Ian Whates Pdf

War is becoming increasingly 'SF-ized' with remotely controlled attack drones and robot warriors already in development and being tested. Over the past 100 years the technology of war has advanced enormously in destructive power, yet also in sophistication so that we no longer seem to live under the constant threat of all-out global thermonuclear cataclysm. So what will future wars be like? And what will start them: religion, politics, resources, refugees, or advanced weaponry itself? Watson and Whates present a gripping anthology of SF stories which explores the gamut of possible future conflicts, including such themes as nuclear war, psychological and cyberwars, enhanced soldiery, mercenaries, terrorism, intelligent robotic war machines, and war with aliens. All the stories in this collection of remarkable quality and diversity reveals humankind pressed to the limits in every conceivable way. It includes 24 stories with highlights such as: The Pyre of the New Day' - Catherine Asaro. The Rhine's World Incident' - Neal Asher. Caught in the Crossfire' - David Drake. Politics' - Elizabeth Moon. The Traitor' - David Weber. And others from: Dan Abnett, Tony Ballantyne, Fredric Brown, Algis Budrys, Simon R. Green, Joe Haldeman, John Kessel, John Lambshead, Paul McAuley, Andy Remic, Laura Resnick, Mike Resnick & Brad R. Torgersen, Fred Saberhagen, Cordwainer Smith, Allen Steele, William Tenn, Walter Jon Williams, Michael Z. Williamson, Gene Wolfe.

The Mammoth Book of Extreme Science Fiction

Mike Ashley
The Mammoth Book of Extreme Science Fiction Book PDF

Author : Mike Ashley
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781849015356

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The Mammoth Book of Extreme Science Fiction by Mike Ashley Pdf

Here are 25 stories of science fiction that push the envelope, by the biggest names in an emerging new crop of high-tech futuristic SF - including Charles Stross, Robert Reed, Alastair Reynolds, Peter Hamilton and Neal Asher. High-tech SF has made a significant comeback in the last decade, as bestselling authors successfully blend the super-science of 'hard science fiction' with real characters in an understandable scenario. It is perhaps a reflection of how technologically controlled our world is that readers increasingly look for science fiction that considers the fates of mankind as a result of increasing scientific domination. This anthology brings together the most extreme examples of the new high-tech, far-future science fiction, pushing the limits way beyond normal boundaries. The stories include: "A Perpetual War Fought Within a Cosmic String", "A Weapon That Could Destroy the Universe", "A Machine That Detects Alternate Worlds and Creates a Choice of Christs", "An Immortal Dead Man Sent To The End of the Universe", "Murder in Virtual Reality", "A Spaceship So Large That There is An Entire Planetary System Within It", and "An Analytical Engine At The End of Time", and "Encountering the Untouchable."

The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 16

Gardner Dozois
The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 16 Book PDF

Author : Gardner Dozois
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 1064 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780332642

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The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 16 by Gardner Dozois Pdf

Michael Swanwick, Geoff Ryman, Allen Steele, Nancy Kress, Robert Reed, Michael Cassott, Charles Stross are just some of the high-profile names that feature in this volume of what is now regarded as essential reading for every science-fiction fan. This year's edition includes not just the biggest names in science-fiction writing but also many of its other brightest young talents too, as well as even more stories than ever before. All this, and the usual thorough summations of the year, plus a list of recommended reading, more than upholds an established tradition of value and excellence.

The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 17

Gardner Dozois
The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 17 Book PDF

Author : Gardner Dozois
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 991 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780332659

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The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 17 by Gardner Dozois Pdf

Widely regarded as the essential book for every science-fiction fan, The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 17 continues to uphold its standard of excellence with more than two dozen stories from the previous year. This year's volume includes not just a host of established masters but also many bright, young talents of science fiction. It embraces every aspect of the genre - soft, hard, cyberpunk, cyber noir, anthropological, military and adventure. Plus the usual thorough summations of the year and a recommended reading list.

Sideways in Time

Glyn Morgan,Charul Palmer-Patel
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Author : Glyn Morgan,Charul Palmer-Patel
Publisher : Liverpool Science Fiction Text
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781789620139

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Sideways in Time by Glyn Morgan,Charul Palmer-Patel Pdf

Alternate history is a genre of fiction that, although connected to science fiction, has its own rich history and lineage. With its roots in the writings of ancient Rome, alternate history matured into something close to its current form in the essays and novels of the nineteenth century. In more recent years a number of highly acclaimed novels have been published as alternate histories, by authors ranging from bestselling science fiction writers to Pulitzer prize-winning literary icons. The popularity of the genre is reflected in its success on television, where original concepts have been developed alongside adaptations of classic texts such as Philip K. Dick's The Man in the High Castle. This collection of essays, by both leading scholars in the field and rising stars, seeks to redress an imbalance between the importance and quality of alternate history texts and the available critical scholarship on the genre. The essays acknowledge the long and distinctive history of alternate history whilst also revelling in its vitality, adaptability, and contemporary relevance.

The Great War in Post-Memory Literature and Film

Martin Löschnigg,Marzena Sokolowska-Paryz
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Author : Martin Löschnigg,Marzena Sokolowska-Paryz
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9783110363029

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The Great War in Post-Memory Literature and Film by Martin Löschnigg,Marzena Sokolowska-Paryz Pdf

The twenty-seven original contributions to this volume investigate the ways in which the First World War has been commemorated and represented internationally in prose fiction, drama, film, docudrama and comics from the 1960s until the present. The volume thus provides a comprehensive survey of the cultural memory of the war as reflected in various media across national cultures, addressing the complex connections between the cultural post-memory of the war and its mediation. In four sections, the essays investigate (1) the cultural legacy of the Great War (including its mythology and iconography); (2) the implications of different forms and media for representing the war; (3) ‘national’ memories, foregrounding the differences in post-memory representations and interpretations of the Great War, and (4) representations of the Great War within larger temporal or spatial frameworks, focusing specifically on the ideological dimensions of its ‘remembrance’ in historical, socio-political, gender-oriented, and post-colonial contexts.

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Eighth Annual Collection

Gardner Dozois
The Year s Best Science Fiction Twenty Eighth Annual Collection Book PDF

Author : Gardner Dozois
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 142998306X

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The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Eighth Annual Collection by Gardner Dozois Pdf

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: Twenty-Eighth Annual Collection the very best SF authors explore ideas of a new world. This venerable collection of short stories brings together award winning authors and masters of the field such as Robert Reed, Alastair Reynolds, Damien Broderick, Carrie Vaughn, Ian R. MacLeod and Cory Doctorow. 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 Mammoth Book of Kaiju

Sean Wallace
The Mammoth Book of Kaiju Book PDF

Author : Sean Wallace
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472135650

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The Mammoth Book of Kaiju by Sean Wallace Pdf

Giant monsters whose every roar and footstep shakes the earth, whose simple stroll through a city wreaks havoc: KAIJU! And even though humankind has never really seen such monsters - we tremble at the thought of them and love to shiver as their screen versions make mayhem: the beast from twenty-thousand fathoms, Godzilla demolishing Tokyo, the massive creature in Cloverfield destroying New York, all of Earth warring with the colossal monsters in Pacific Rim. Now, for the first time, a definitive anthology that gathers a wide range of larger-than-life short fiction with creatures that run a gargantuan gamut: the stealthy gabbleduck of Neal Asher's Polity universe; Gary McMahon's huge sea-born terror; An Owomoyela 's incredibly tall alien invaders; Frank Wu's city-razing, eighty-foot-high, fire-breathing lizard; Lavie Tidhar's titanic ship-devouring monstrosity; a really big Midwest US smackdown related by Jeremiah Tolbert . . . and many more mega-monster stories to feed your need for killer kaiju! With an introduction by Robert Hood, co-editor of the groundbreaking, Ditmar Award-winning Daikaiju: Giant Monster Tales and host of Undead Backbrain, the premier website for matters relating to giant monsters.

The Mammoth Book of Dieselpunk

Sean Wallace
The Mammoth Book of Dieselpunk Book PDF

Author : Sean Wallace
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472119469

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The Mammoth Book of Dieselpunk by Sean Wallace Pdf

Dieselpunk: an emerging retro-futuristic sub-genre, similar to steampunk, based on the era between the First World War and the start of the Atomic Age, merging elements of noir, pulp, and the past with today?s technology . . . and sometimes a dash of the occult. Award-winning editor Wallace presents a cutting-edge collection of twenty-five vibrant stories that explore the possibilities of history while sweeping readers into high-powered hydrocarbon-fuelled adventures. Join us in an era when engines were huge, fuel was cheap and plentiful, and steel and chrome blended with the grit and grease of modern machines. Praise for The Mammoth Book of Steampunk: 'World Fantasy Award-winning editor Wallace has compiled an outstanding anthology . . . sure to satisfy even the most jaded steampunk fans and engage newcomers and skeptics. Each story exemplifies steampunk?s knack for critiquing both the past and the present, in a superb anthology that demands rereading.' Publishers Weekly