The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2024

Hugh Howey , John Joseph Adams

A collection of the year's best science fiction and fantasy short fiction selected by New York Times bestselling author of the Silo series Hugh Howey and series editor John Joseph Adams. "These are dangerous stories. The kind that warp reality and threaten to ...

Trace Elements

Conversations on the Project of Science Fiction and Fantasy

Jo Walton , Ada Palmer

From two of the most acclaimed writers in the field today, a groundbreaking look at how SF and fantasy writing—and reading! Jo Walton and Ada Palmer are two of the most innovative and insightful writers to emerge in the SF and fantasy genres in this century....

Jewish Science Fiction and Fantasy of the 1960s and 70s

The Post-Holocaust Authors

Valerie Estelle Frankel

Following the Holocaust, American literature experienced a resurgence of Jewish themes, characters, and contributions. This book focuses on the genres of science fiction and fantasy of the post-Holocaust period and argues that while the era was colored by grie...

Science Fantasy

Critical Explorations in Fiction and Film

Cenk Tan , Elçin Parçaoglu , Nazan Yildiz Çiçekçi

Chasing Aristotle’s “probable impossibilities”, Science Fantasy: Critical Explorations in Fiction and Film scrutinizes science fantasy, a hybrid genre that draws from both science fiction and fantasy. It delves into how science fantasy serves as a medium...

The New Routledge Companion to Science Fiction

Mark Bould , Andrew M. Butler , Sherryl Vint

The New Routledge Companion to Science Fiction provides an overview of the study of science fiction across multiple academic fields. It offers a new conceptualisation of the field today, marking the significant changes that have taken place in sf studies over ...

The Language of the Night

Essays on Writing, Science Fiction, and Fantasy

Ursula K. Le Guin

Featuring a new introduction by Ken Liu, this revised edition of Ursula K. Le Guin’s first full-length collection of essays covers her background as a writer and educator, on fantasy and science fiction, on writing, and on the future of literary science fict...

The History of Science Fiction and Its Toy Figurines

Luigi Toiati

Science fiction, as the name suggests, is the combination of science and fantasy. In addition to a literary form, it also encompasses film, TV, comics, toys and our beloved toy astronauts, or other figures such as aliens, monsters and other playable genres. Th...

Fantasy Fiction

A Writer's Guide and Anthology

Jennifer Pullen

The first fantasy-writing textbook to combine a historical genre overview with an anthology and comprehensive craft guide, this book explores the blue prints of one of the most popular forms of genre fiction. The first section will acquaint readers with the va...

The Book of Witches

Jonathan Strahan

An array of original stories from around the world bring a new and exciting twist to one of the most beloved figures in fiction: witches. Witches! Whether you know them from Shakespeare or from WICKED, there is no staple more beloved in folklore, fairy tale, o...

Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides Books 4 - 6 Box Set

Qurilixen World Novellas: Intergalactic Dating Agency

Michelle M. Pillow

Don’t let the blue fool you. These are three hot aliens! NYT Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow, is back with a sci fi alien romance adventure. Included in this box set are series books 4 - 6, the blue alien collection: Ice Frost Snow Ice She's hot. She'...

The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2023

R. F. Kuang , John Joseph Adams

“Short stories have to accomplish a nearly impossible magic trick: to introduce a world often much stranger than our own and make you care about it in a matter of pages,” writes R. F. Kuang in her introduction. “The most important part of this magic tric...

The Journeys of the Sorcerer Number 4

Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Horror. Short Stories, Novelas, and Serials.

Joel Puga

In this fifth issue of the single-author magazine "The Journeys of the Sorcerer," you will find stories that will take you to several fantastic worlds. If you enjoy fantasy and science fiction, these pages are for you. The Battle of Terpolimas - In the seriali...

Worlds of IF

Science Fiction #177

Art and literature from legends of science fiction and fantasy like Brin, Butterworth, Eggleton, Matthews, Pennington, Platt, Silverberg, and Suckling....

Darkness in Stone

Kat Simons

Meet the Wolf Family Eric Logan leads an ancient family of monster hunters, gifted by one god, cursed by another millennia ago. To break his curse, Eric must win the heart of his destined love. He knows Katie Donovan holds his future in her hands the instant t...

The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022

John Joseph Adams , Rebecca Roanhorse

Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author and guest editor Rebecca Roanhorse and series editor John Joseph Adams select twenty pieces that represent the best examples of the form published the previous year and explore the ever-expanding and changing wo...

The Stuff of Science Fiction

Hardware, Settings, Characters

Gary Westfahl

While students and general readers typically cannot relate to esoteric definitions of science fiction, they readily understand the genre as a literature that characteristically deals with subjects such as new inventions, space, robot and aliens. This book look...

Her Lawless Prince

Qurilixen Lords Book 5: A Qurilixen World Novel

Michelle M. Pillow

This fearless cat-shifter never imagined she’d become the prey. From NY Times & USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow, a fantasy science fiction romance! Cat-shifter Payton refuses to be tamed by any man. Being the adult daughter of the fiercest s...

Writing Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror For Dummies

Rick Dakan , Ryan G. Van Cleave

Take your shot at becoming the next Tolkien, Asimov, or King with this simple roadmap to transforming your fiction into works of art Writing Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror For Dummies is your skeleton key to creating the kind of fiction that grips readers and compe...

Out of the Ashes

Rachel Langella

Fate works in mysterious-and dangerous-ways. Alpha werewolf Eli Hammond returns from a fishing trip to discover five members of his pack have been murdered and the rest are missing. He needs help and he needs it fast. His one hope lies with the supernatural co...

Tales of Boston

21 Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror Stories

David Sanz

BOSTON: IS A CITY LIKE NO OTHER... Featuring a Foreword by Carlos Sisí Are you a fan of stories that transport you to extraordinary places, igniting your dreams, sending shivers down your spine, and bringing smiles to your face? If so, don't miss this captiva...

Drunk Slutty Elf and Zombies

funny stories of horror, fantasy and science fiction

D.G. Valdron

The Drunk Slutty Elf returns, in a new misadventure with zombies. Along the way, there are more funny fantasy, science fiction and horror stories in the vein of Terry Pratchett. Along the way, thrill to the foibles of satanic goat hunters, apocalyptic teddy be...

Fantasy

How It Works

Brian Attebery

An exciting and accessible study of the genre of fantasy. One of the dominant modes of storytelling in the twenty-first century, fantasy can mirror contemporary experiences and convey our anxieties and longings better than any representation of the merely real...

Fantasy and Science Fiction Stories

Mikkell Khan

Want to explore new worlds, escape reality for a few hours, and enjoy amazing stories? Then Fantasy and Science Fiction Stories is the book for you! With 12+ different tales, you'll never be bored or lack new material. Fantasy and Science Fiction Stories is fo...

The Mark of Chaos and Creation

The Mark of Creation Chronicles Book 1

Arabella K. Federico

Where do you draw the line between fighting for the greater good and vengeance? Six years ago, seventeen-year-old Karalevine Ruzz watched the aliens abduct her best friend as she narrowly escaped capture herself. Now the Arianyte Empire has conquered Earth and...

FANTASTIC SPECULATIONS

Essays on Fantasy & Science Fiction

Eric Leif Davin

These essays cover a wide spectrum of fantasy and science fiction, dealing with its history, its personalities, and its evolution....

Rogue Red

A Fantasy Science Fiction Book

Michael Britten

A shuttle crash. A missing crew. A fragmented memory is only the beginning. Dune meets Blade Runner in this sci fi thriller. Red awakes in the wreckage of her craft with no explanation of what happened. A life-pod has been pulled from the crash and now sits em...

Humanity Interstellar

A Sci-fi Poetic Saga.

James Sawers

Humanity Interstellar is a fantasy, science-fiction saga, in poetic format, about Humanity's sometimes rocky journey and expansion to the stars as a space-faring species. From hostile alien encounters to spiritual endevours and development, to just plain livin...