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New Weird

by Ann Vandermeer, Jeff Vandermeer
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Overview

This avant-garde anthology that presents and defines the New Weird-a hip, stylistic fiction that evokes the gritty exuberance of pulp novels and dime-store comic books-creates a new literature that is entirely unprecedented and utterly compelling. Assembling an array of talent, this collection includes contributions from visionaries Michael Moorcock and China MiΓ©ville, modern icon Clive Barker, and audacious new talents Hal Duncan, Jeffrey Ford, and Sarah Monette. An essential snapshot of a vibrant movement in popular fiction, this anthology also features critical writings from authors, theorists, and international editors as well as witty selections from online debates.

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This avant-garde anthology that presents and defines the New Weird—a hip, stylistic fiction that evokes the gritty exuberance of pulp novels and dime-store comic books—creates a new literature that is entirely unprecedented and utterly compelling. Assembling an array of talent, this collection includes contributions from visionaries Michael Moorcock and China Miéville, modern icon Clive Barker, and audacious new talents Hal Duncan, Jeffrey Ford, and Sarah Monette. An essential snapshot of a vibrant movement in popular fiction, this anthology also features critical writings from authors, theorists, and international editors as well as witty selections from online debates.

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A hip, stylistic fiction that evokes the gritty exuberance of pulp novels and dime-store comic books.

About the Author, Ann Vandermeer



Ann VanderMeer is the award-winning publisher and editor of Buzzcity Press. Jeff VanderMeer is the coauthor of The Thackery T. Lambshead Pocket Guide to Eccentric & Discredited Diseases and the founder and coeditor of the Ministry of Whimsy Press. He is a two-time winner of the World Fantasy Award and a finalist for the Bram Stoker Award, the British Fantasy Award, the Hugo Award, and the International Horror Guild Award. They live in Tallahassee, Florida.

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Book Details

Published
February 1, 2008
Publisher
Tachyon Publications
Pages
320
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781892391551

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