Writers of the Future Volume 25
The Best New Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
Embark on Voyages of Imagination and Wonder. Discover the new visionaries of imagination in the Writers of the Future-celebrating 25 years of showcasing the best new talent. Established in 1983 by L. Ron Hubbard expressly for the aspiring writer, Writers of the Future has become the most respected and significant forum for new talent in all aspects of speculative fiction. Never before published first-rate science fiction and fantasy stories selected by top names in the field.
"Some of the best Sci Fi of the future comes from Writers of the Future and you can find it in this book." - David Hartwell, Editor
Includes essays written by professionals of the craft: L. Ron Hubbard, Robert Silverberg and Ron Lindahn
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Previous recipient of the award, K.D. Wentworth (The Course of Empire, Stars Over Stars) returns to edit this top-notch anthology of this year's winners in the contest's 25th year. The collection offers a dozen strong stories that range from well-conceived fantasy to classic science fiction reworked. Standout stories include Donald Mead's touching "The Shadow Man," with its lingering postwar ghosts in Hiroshima; Matthew S. Rotundo's exploration of the ethical boundaries of military intelligence in "Gone Black"; and Jordan Lapp's portrayal of the short, fiery life of a phoenix in "After the Final Sunset, Again." Other featured writers such as Emery Huang, Fiona Lehn, and Mike Wood depict the rise of mega-corporations with paramilitary patent enforcers, for example; or competition for government financing turned into a dangerous sporting event; and computerized risk management taken to dangerous extremes. Each of the 12 stories is paired with the work of one of the winning illustrators from L. Ron Hubbard's companion contest. Several essays round out this volume, complimented by noted author and perennial judge Robert Silverberg's piece on the history of the contest. Always a glimpse of tomorrow's stars, this year's anthology is definitely a must-have for the genre reader.
