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Out of the Ruins is an anthology that delves into post-apocalyptic worlds through the eyes of celebrated authors like Ramsay Campbell, China Miéville, Emily St. John Mandel, and Charlie Jane Anders. Each tale offers a unique perspective on survival and the human spirit amidst desolation, weaving narratives that explore the boundaries of science fiction and fantasy. This collection presents a tapestry of stories that reflect on the resilience and adaptability required to rebuild and endure in the face of societal collapse.
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If you enjoy captivating sci-fi and fantasy tales woven with intricacies of dystopian landscapes and thought-provoking scenarios, this collection by renowned authors might be perfect for you. Expect imaginative narratives from some of the genre's most creative voices, each exploring themes of survival and resilience amid the backdrop of ruined worlds.

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Out of the Ruins

A fresh post-apocalyptic anthology of 18 stories: the end of the world seen through the salvage and ruins. Featuring Emily St John Mandel, Carmen Maria Machado, Clive Barker, China Mièville, Charlie Jane Anders and more.

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A post-apocalyptic anthology about salvage and the ruins, featuring China Mieville, Emily St John Mandel, Charlie Jane Anders, Ramsay Campbell, and more.

This anthology of post-apocalyptic fiction asks, what would you save from the fire? In the moments when it all comes crashing down, what will we value the most, and how will we save it?

Featuring stories from China Mieville, Emily St John Mandel, Clive Barker, Carmen Maria Machado, Charlie Jane Anders, Samuel R. Delaney, Ramsay Campbell, Lavie Tidhar, Kaaron Warren, Anna Tambour, Nina Allan, Jeffrey Thomas, Paul Di Filippo, Ron Drummond, Nikhil Singh, John Skipp, Autumn Christian, Chris Kelso, Rumi Kaneko, Nick Mamatas, and D.R.G. Sugawara.

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Out of the Ruins offers a compelling combination of diverse styles focusing on post-apocalyptic themes. Recommended for readers who enjoy thoughtful and emotionally resonant short stories.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789097399

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Edited by Preston Grassman
  • Edited by Preston Grassmann

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 368g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Preston Grassmann is a Shirley Jackson Award-nominated editor, writer, and translator. He was born in California and spent part of his life on the same block as Philip K. Dick. He began working for Locus in 1998, as one of the youngest reviewers to work at the magazine, and returned as a contributing editor after a hiatus in Egypt and the UK. His most recent work has been published in Nature Magazine, Strange Horizons, PS Publishing, Apex, Shoreline of Infinity, and Futures 2 (Tor). One of his short-stories - "Cael's Continuum" - was nominated for a Reader's Choice Award at Tor.com. His non-fiction work and various interviews have appeared in publications such as Nature Magazine, New York Review of Science Fiction, and Bull Spec. He is a regular contributor to Nature and currently lives in Japan, where he is working on several new projects, including a book of illustrated stories with Yoshika Nagata.

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