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Award-winning author Michael Swanwick returns to the gritty, post-industrial faerie world of his New York Times Notable Book The Iron Dragon’s Daughter with the standalone adventure fantasy The Iron Dragon’s Mother. Caitlin of House Sans Merci is the young half-human pilot of a sentient mechanical dragon. Returning from her first soul-stealing raid, she discovers an unwanted hitchhiker. When Caitlin is framed for the murder of her brother, to save herself she must disappear into Industrialized Faerie, looking for the one person who can clear her. Unfortunately, the stakes are higher than she knows. Her deeds will change her world forever.

Edited by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio, "Stories" is a groundbreaking collection that features diverse tales from renowned authors. This anthology expands the boundaries of imaginative fiction, challenging misconceptions and showcasing the power of storytelling to transform perspectives and ignite appreciation for exceptional literature.

A war-dragon of Babel crashes in the idyllic fields of a post-industrialized Faerie and, dragging himself into the nearest village, declares himself king and makes young Will his lieutenant. Nightly, he crawls inside the young fey's brain to get a measure of what his subjects think. Forced out of his village, Will travels with female centaur soldiers, witnesses the violent clash of giants, and acquires a surrogate daughter, Esme, who has no knowledge of the past and may be immortal. Evacuated to the Tower of Babel--infinitely high, infinitely vulgar, very much like New York City--Will meets the confidence trickster Nat Whilk. Inside the Dread Tower, Will becomes a hero to the homeless living in the tunnels under the city, rises as an underling to a haint politician, meets his one true love–a high-elven woman he dare not aspire to. You've heard of hard SF: This is hard fantasy from a master of the form.

Featuring 15 imaginative short-short stories, this collection showcases dinosaurs in unexpected roles, from bureaucrats to genetically engineered toys. The narratives explore their interactions with a range of characters, including unethical scientists and neighborhood bullies, resulting in humorous and poignant outcomes. With a blend of wit and creativity, the stories delve into the absurdity of societal norms and the complexities of human-dinosaur relationships.

Featuring over 70 stories packed into fewer than 100 pages, this collection showcases Michael Swanwick's inventive storytelling. The title piece creatively condenses a classic Western tale, reimagining characters and themes with whimsical elements like a cigar-cutter as Mephistopheles. Each letter of the alphabet and every planet in the solar system inspires unique narratives, alongside alternate autobiographies and a concise novella exploring decadence and corporate politics in a futuristic Venice. The stories blend humor, chills, and imaginative twists, making for a captivating read.

Featuring thirteen captivating stories, this collection highlights Michael Swanwick's exceptional talent in science fiction. Among them is the Sturgeon Award-winning "The Edge of the World," which exemplifies his skill in weaving intricate narratives that delve into character, conflict, and moral dilemmas. Gravity's Angels, paired with its companion volume, Tales of Old Earth, solidifies Swanwick's reputation as a leading voice in the genre. Each tale offers a distinct and engaging exploration, making this collection a must-read for fans of thought-provoking science fiction.

Selecting the best work from the innovative and controversial scifi magazine, this anthology reveals why Crank split lovers of the genre down the middle, rankling traditionalists and thrilling those in search of fresh voices.

Jane, ukradené a zaměněné dítě, je uvězněná v průmyslové Faerii ovládané elfí aristokracií. Dětští nevolníci jsou zde zneužíváni pro výrobu mohutných ozbrojených válečných strojů – kybernetických magických draků – a Jane je mezi nimi jediný smrtelný člověk. Když ji poškozený drak Melanchton vyzve ke společnému útěku, je zaděláno na troufalý podnik, jenž otřese samými základy existence… V mnoha směrech převratná Dcera železného draka v sobě netradičním způsobem spojuje alchymii a techniku, nejtemnější fantasy a drsný kyberpunk. Příběh o dospívání, jaký jste ještě nikdy nečetli, se odehrává na pozadí pochmurného nihilistického světa plného neřešitelných problémů a třídních střetů, v němž nic není tím, čím se zdá být, a za všechno se platí vysoká, strašlivě vysoká cena.

Tor Essentials presents new editions of science fiction and fantasy titles of proven merit and lasting value, each volume introduced by an appropriate literary figure. From author Michael Swanwick—one of the most brilliantly assured and darkly inventive writers of contemporary fiction—comes the Nebula award-winning masterwork of radically altered realities and world-shattering seductions. The "Jubilee Tides" will drown the continents of the planet Miranda beneath the weight of her own oceans. But as the once-in-two-centuries cataclysm approaches, an even greater catastrophe threatens this dark and dangerous planet of tale-spinners, conjurers, and shapechangers. A man from the Bureau of Proscribed Technologies has been sent to investigate. For Gregorian has come, a genius renegade scientist and charismatic bush wizard. With magic and forbidden technology, he plans to remake the rotting dying world in his own evil image-and to force whom or whatever remains on its diminishing surface toward a terrifying, astonishing confrontation with death and transcendence. This novel of surreal hard SF was widely compared to the fiction of Gene Wolfe when it was first published, and Swanwick has gone on in the two decades since its first publication to become recognized as one of the finest living SF and fantasy writers. With a new introduction by John Clute, author of The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy

A collection of supernatural tales features the writings of Larry Niven, Poul Anderson, and others, and places readers in alternate histories, outer space, and ancient lands, in which werewolves are a commonplace threat. Original.

Allein auf dem Mond Gunther Weil arbeitet als Wissenschaftler auf dem Mond. Als auf der Erde ein Atomkrieg ausbricht, werden auch die Mondbewohner in den Konflikt mit hineingezogen: zum einen ist die Basis auf Nachschublieferungen von der Erde angewiesen, zum anderen setzt ein Terrorist ein Kampfgas frei, das fast die gesamte Besatzung verrückt werden lässt. Gunther ist einer der wenigen, die von dem Gas verschont geblieben sind, weil er zum Zeitpunkt des Anschlags auf der Mondoberfläche unterwegs war. Zusammen mit seinen Kollegen sucht er nach einem Gegenmittel – und findet es auch. Doch dieses Mittel könnte jeden, der es einnimmt, radikal verändern …

Among the vanguard of today's boldest writers, Michael Swanwick presents his world of plug-in personalities, colonized asteroids, and a daring fugitive named Rebel Elizabeth Mudlark, a high-tech criminal seeking refuge on Earth's orbiting settlements--where all human evils blossom in the vacuum of space.

The meltdown at Three Mile Island created the death zone known as the Drift, where the sky burned dark blue and pink, and where boneseekers destroyed bodies within. Two-headed monsters, dog-faced boys, mutated vampires and other undesirables were thrown into the Drift. Now, they're coming out.