{"product_id":"wastelandsisbn-9781783291519","title":"Wastelands","description":"ITS THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT... \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor decades, the apocalypse and its aftermath have yielded some of the most exciting short stories of all time. From David Brin's seminal The Postman to Hugh Howey's Deep Blood Kettle and Tananarive Due's prescient Patient Zero, the end of the world continues to thrill. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis companion volume to the critically acclaimed WASTELANDS offers thirty of the finest examples of post-apocalyptic short fiction, with works by: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnn Aguirre \u003cbr\u003eMegan Arkenberg \u003cbr\u003ePaolo Bacigalupi \u003cbr\u003eChristopher Barzak\u003cbr\u003eLauren Beukes \u003cbr\u003eDavid Brin \u003cbr\u003eOrson Scott Card \u003cbr\u003eJunot Díaz \u003cbr\u003eCory Doctorow \u003cbr\u003eTananarive Due \u003cbr\u003eToiya Kristen \u003cbr\u003eFinley Milo \u003cbr\u003eJoe R. Lansdale \u003cbr\u003eGeorge R. R. Martin \u003cbr\u003eJack McDevitt \u003cbr\u003eSeanan McGuire \u003cbr\u003eMaureen F. McHugh \u003cbr\u003eD. Thomas Minton \u003cbr\u003eRudy Rucker \u0026amp; Bruce Sterling \u003cbr\u003eRamsey Shehadeh \u003cbr\u003eRobert Silverberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAward-winning editor John Joseph Adams has once again assembled a who’s who of short fiction, and the result is nothing short of mind-blowing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--- \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE FOR WASTELANDS: Everything that is best about the trope, from bleak, empty worlds to beacons of hope. - Booklist. The best anthology of any kind I have read to date. - Grasping for the Wind. A great collection that gets my highest recommendation.- Bookgasm\"Wastelands 2 is riveting, and perfect for “on-the-go” fans of thought-provoking, masterfully crafted post-apocalyptic tales.\" -  Comics Online \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"As a whole this collection is excellent and I would recommend it to any fan of the genre or short fiction in general. It is refreshing to see an undead-free take on the genre in a market that has been saturated with zombie-related fiction.\" - Nerdology 101\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE FOR WASTELANDS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Everything that is best about the trope, from bleak, empty worlds to beacons of hope.” \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The best anthology of any kind I have read to date.” Grasping for the Wind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A great collection that gets my highest recommendation.” Bookgasm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fantastic collections of end-of-the-world short fiction that fans of the genre will surely enjoy\" - VG Blogger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis harrowing reprint anthology of 22 apocalyptic tales reflects the stresses of contemporary international politics […] All depict unsettling societal, physical and psychological adaptations their authors postulate as necessary for survival after the end of the world. […] the volume’s common denominator is hubris: that tragic human proclivity for placing oneself at the center of the universe, and each story uniquely traces the results. Some highlight human hope, even optimism [others] treat identity by exploring mutation. [Several] gauge the height of human striving, while others […] plumb the depths of human prejudice, jealousy and fear [and some] will break your heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy favorite anthology of all time—packed with masterworks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Paul Goat Allen, Barnes \u0026amp; Noble\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHopeful rather than despairing […] relevant to the uncertain times in which we live [the stories] display a full understanding of the worries and real problems that might eventually threaten civilization as we know it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Jeff VanderMeer, Realms of Fantasy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA first-rate anthology that quite convincingly represents the more recent SFnal view of the apocalypse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Locus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI can’t help but give this collection the highest recommendation. I think this will be a cornerstone for most reader’s shelves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—SFF World\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEditor Adams provides a bit of everything that is best about the trope, from bleak, empty worlds to beacons of hope in an otherwise awful situation.  […] A well-chosen selection of well-crafted stories, offering something to please nearly every post-apocalyptic palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA classic […] perfect for those moments when we want to take a trip to the end of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—PC Gamer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFew books have had the impact on me that Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse did. […] A great collection that gets my highest recommendation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Bookgasm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWastelands is an exceptional anthology. In scope and vision it can only be compared to Harlan Ellison’s Dangerous Visions. […] I highly recommend this anthology for anyone who enjoys reading anything. […] Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse is the best anthology of any kind I have read to date.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Grasping for the Wind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWastelands is a fine anthology: an educational introduction to the subgenre and a well-chosen jog of the memory for the more experienced connoisseur of calamity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—SF Site\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wide-variety of post-apocalyptic scenarios from some of the field’s most prolific authors […] a must-have volume for fans of the this subgenre of science fiction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Stainless Steel Droppings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA great selection of end-of-the-world stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—SF SignalEditor \u003cb\u003eJohn Joseph Adams\u003c\/b\u003e—called “the reigning king of the anthology world” by Barnes \u0026amp; Noble—is the bestselling editor of many anthologies such as \u003ci\u003eEpic: Legends of Fantasy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWastelands\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Improbable Adventures of Sherlock Holmes\u003c\/i\u003e. He the editor of \u003ci\u003eFantasy Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLightspeed Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, which published two Nebula Award finalists and a Hugo Award finalist in its first year.","brand":"Titan Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305198276837,"sku":"NP9781783291519","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781783291519.jpg?v=1730759698","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/wastelandsisbn-9781783291519","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}