Night Shift

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By Eileen Gunn

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Summary

Night Shift by Eileen Gunn, a collaboration in the Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, weaves a collection of speculative stories that explore the complexities of human relationships and technological advances. Gunn's imaginative tales create a rich tapestry of settings, from alternate realities to visionary futures, all underpinned by thoughtful and often poignant insights into the nature of humanity. Each story offers a unique perspective that challenges the boundaries of traditional narratives, leaving readers with much to ponder.
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You might delight in this book if you appreciate imaginative storytelling and enjoy exploring unique, alternate realities. Eileen Gunn crafts speculative fiction with a blend of humour and thought-provoking scenarios, perfect for fans of innovative Sci-Fi and Fantasy narratives.

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Wry, dark humour burnishes visionary SF in these often prophetic, sometimes troubling, but always fascinating tales that combine and masterfully conflate the disparate worlds of corporate tech and literary art.

After the Thaw is a hi-tech take on an ancient idea: immortality. Terrible Trudy on the Lam, based on actual events, is a modern fable about a zoo escape, a private eye, a vaudeville act, and keeping your mouth shut. Night Shift at NanoGobblers, written for a NASA website, is about asteroid-altering AIs and their world-weary earthbound handlers. Transitions deals with jet lag when your flight is decades late.

Gunn's long-awaited third collection is rounded out by incisive and affectionate portraits of her SF colleagues, mentors, and friends, beginning with Ursula Le Guin. All illuminated of course by our artfully intimate interview.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Dynamic reviews praise Night Shift by Eileen Gunn for its unique and enriching storytelling style. Ursula K. Le Guin admires Gunn's ability to infuse life into short stories, while Nisi Shawl likens her narrative craft to a mental umami, suggesting depth and richness. Charlie Jane Anders appreciates Gunn's adventurous approach to thought experiments in the speculative fiction realm.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781629639420

Publisher: PM Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: PM Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

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Eileen Gunn Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Eileen Gunn is a science fiction author and editor based in Seattle, Washington, who began publishing in 1978. Her story "Coming to Terms", inspired, in part, by a friendship with Avram Davidson, won the Nebula Award for Best Short Story in 2004. Several others have been nominated for the Hugo, World Fantasy, and Locus awards. Gunn has a background in high-tech advertising and marketing; she wrote advertising for Digital Equipment Corporation in the 1970s, and was Director of Advertising at Microsoft in the 1980s. A seasoned SF pro, she is on the board of directors of the Clarion West Writers Workshop.