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The Art of Space Travel and Other Stories

By Nina Allan
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In The Art of Space Travel and Other Stories by Nina Allan, readers are drawn into a collection that fuses speculative science fiction with deeply human narratives. Each story explores themes of memory, identity, and the enduring quest for understanding in a universe filled with wonders and mysteries. Nina Allan's intricate storytelling spins worlds where the boundaries of reality are artfully stretched, leaving readers contemplating the delicate connection between humanity and the cosmos.
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This collection may appeal to you if you're enchanted by speculative fiction that blends thoughtful science fiction with emotional depth. The stories intertwine themes of time, memory, and humanity's place in the universe, offering a rich exploration of characters in both familiar and fantastical settings. It's an ideal choice for readers who appreciate intricate narratives that challenge perceptions and delve into the mysteries of existence.

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A beautifully inventive collection from multi award-winning author Nina Allan. These stories will enthral fans of China Mieville, Aliya Whiteley and Carmen Maria Machado.

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Named as one of '50 Writers You Should Read Now' by The Guardian.

A mind-bending short-story collection from award-winning science fiction author Nina Allan.

A collection of short stories from the award-winning author of The Rift and The Dollmaker, Nina Allan. This compilation brings together rarely seen tales spanning the vast breadth of Allan's writing career for the first time. It also includes a brand-new introduction and one never-before-published story.

Locus has described Nina as 'a subversive writer... playing with both the familiar protocols of genre and with the nature of the reading experience itself.' This is a stunning collection from one of the most astute and innovative voices writing today.

'Nina Allan is a writer of rare talent. The Art of Space Travel addresses life's biggest questions with such delicacy and tenderness that you won't fear staring into the abyss.' - Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger and The Deep

'Nina Allan is a great writer of the fantastic, here to remind us how weird it is to be alive. Her stories have a quiet urgency to them; they are moving and gripping and wholly themselves. Their strangeness helps us make sense of our own. This is a rare collection, to read, to ponder, to treasure.' - Francesco Dimitri, author of The Book of Hidden Things

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Nina Allan's The Art of Space Travel and Other Stories is highly praised by reviewers for its delicate exploration of life's profound questions, characterised by Allan's rare talent and ability to create moving and gripping narratives. The collection is noted for its quiet urgency and strangeness, which helps make sense of the human experience. Critics commend the stories for their richly detailed worlds and characters, as well as their unique approach to genre boundaries and themes of loss. It stands out as a significant contribution to modern short story literature.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781789091755

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 368g

Pages: 480

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Biography & Memoir Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Nina Allan Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Nina Allan's debut novel The Race was shortlisted for the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, the BSFA Award and the Kitschies Red Tentacle. Her follow-up The Rift won the BSFA Award and the Kitschies Red Tentacle. She has won the BSFA Award for Short Fiction, the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire, and the Aeon Award. She has been shortlisted for the British Fantasy Award four times and was a finalist for the 2014 Shirley Jackson Award. She blogs at ninaallan.co.uk.

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