Howard Waldrop is een meester in het korte verhaal binnen sciencefiction. Zijn verhalen verweven op briljante wijze elementen van alternatieve geschiedenis, Amerikaanse populaire cultuur, het Amerikaanse Zuiden, klassieke cinema en mythologische archetypen, vaak doordrenkt met de geest van rock-'n-roll. Deze onderscheidende mix creëert unieke en fantasierijke verhalen.
Madison Yazoo Leake, the hero of this science fiction novel, attempts to travel from the 21st century to 1930's Louisiana in a bid to prevent the outbreak of World War III. Instead he is transported to an alternative Earth, where history is twisted, and where he fears he may be stranded.
Ten short stories and one novella by the winner of the World Fantasy and Nebula Awards.
Collection of twelve short stories taken from Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine. Authors are Gregory Benford, Michael Bishop, Orson Scott Card, Jack Dann, Lisa Goldstein, Alexander Joblokov, Marc Laidlaw, Tanith Lee, Lisa Mason, Lucius Shepard and Howard Waldrop.Contents 7 • Foreword (Transcendental Tales) • (1989) • essay by Charles Ardai9 • Bad Medicine • (1984) • novelette by Jack Dann35 • Of Space-Time and the River • (1985) • novelette by Gregory Benford66 • Deathbinder • (1988) • novelette by Alexander Jablokov90 • America • [The Mormon Sea] • (1987) • novelette by Orson Scott Card119 • Shalamari • (1987) • shortstory by Marc Laidlaw133 • Chand Veda • (1983) • shortstory by Tanith Lee147 • The Calling of Paisley Coldpony • (1988) • novelette by Michael Bishop184 • Guardian • (1988) • novelette by Lisa Mason204 • He-We-Await • (1987) • novelette by Howard Waldrop226 • Death is Different • (1988) • shortstory by Lisa Goldstein243 • Close Encounter With the Deity • (1986) • shortstory by Michael Bishop255 • Nomans Land • (1988) • novella by Lucius Shepard
Deliciously creepy, this loving tribute to the master of modern horror features riveting stories from his wicked progeny. H. P. Lovecraft created a wealth of legendary monstrosities a century ago, and this collection of stories reconnects with those imaginings: the massive, tentacled Cthulhu, who lurks beneath the sea waiting for his moment to rise; the demon Sultan Azathoth, who lies babbling at the center of the universe, mad beyond imagining; the Deep Ones, who come to shore to breed with mortal men; and the unspeakably-evil Hastur, whose very name brings death. Celebrating these famous beasts in all their grotesque glory, each story is a gripping new take on a classic mythos creature accompanied by an illuminating illustration. In one accursed tale, something unnatural slouches from the sea into an all-night diner to meet the foolish young woman waiting for him. In another storyline the Hounds of Tindalos struggle to survive trapped in human bodies, haunting pool halls for men they can lure into the dark. Strange, haunting, and undeniably monstrous, this is the best of Lovecraft's creatures—reawakened and re-imagined.
On August 12, 1992, England's tiny nuclear arsenal fell on Ireland, South Africa and finally China. Instantly the planet went up in flames. In the first half of the War of '92, half of the Earth's population vanished. The United States was reduced to a vast underpopulated land - and, to make matters worse, Texas had seceded and taken it's precious oil reserves. But Israel, virtually untouched in a world ravaged by war, was painfully overpopulated. So Sol Ingelstein and Myra Kalen had come to America looking for a place to settle. As mercenaries on the side of the Union in it's war with Texas, the Israelis had been promised land in exchange for their services. Leading their bedraggled troops into the hearthland of Texas, Sol and Myra head up Operation King. Misssion: Rescue the President of the United States!
Featuring a diverse array of imaginative stories, this magazine showcases the best in science fiction and fantasy writing. Each issue presents a blend of established authors and emerging voices, offering readers a rich tapestry of innovative plots, unique characters, and thought-provoking themes. With a commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring new ideas, it serves as a vibrant platform for speculative fiction enthusiasts, inviting them to delve into worlds beyond the ordinary.
El 12 de Agosto de 1992, el pequeño arsenal nuclear de Inglaterra se descargó sobre Irlanda, Sudáfrica y, finalmente, sobre China. Instantáneamente, el planeta estalló en llamas. En la primera mitad del año, al que se llamaría el de la Guerra del 92, la mitad de la población de la Tierra pereció. Los Estados Unidos fueron reducidos a un vasto territorio escasamente poblado -y más grave aún, Texas se había separado de la Unión, y con ella quedarían sus valiosas reservas petrolíferas-. En contraste, Israel, virtualmente indemne en un mundo asolado por la guerra, vivía agobiado por una superpoblación. Ello indujo a Sol Inglestein y Myra Kalan a emigrar a América buscando un lugar donde establecerse. Como mercenarios de la Unión en su guerra con Texas, les fueron prometidas tierras a cambio de sus servicios. Comandando sus polvorientas y veteranas tropas hacia el corazón de Texas, Sol y Myra encabezaban la Operación King. Misión: rescatar al Presidente de los Estados Unidos.
