Shatterday

A revolutionary classic from one of science fiction's most highly regarded authors, this collection of 16 brilliant stories remains as scathing and influential today as it was when it was first published more than 20 years ago. These category-defying stories combine science fiction, horror, and fantasy with ironic humor, sardonic social criticism, and intense self-revelation. From "Jeffty is Five," the tragedy of an innocent child wrenched out of an idyllic past, to humanity's encounter with dangerously seductive aliens in "How's the Night Life on Cissalda?" and "Shatterday," the dark allegory of an identity-stealing doppelgänger replacing his inferior twin, this incendiary collection re-establishes its legendary author's place at the cutting edge of the short story form.

In his thirty-seventh book, celebrating twenty-five years of vividly depicting the mortal dreads we all harbor, Harlan Ellison has put together one of his all-time great books: sixteen stories and the stunning novella that was the product of twelve long years.

Harlan Ellison is one the most honored American short story writers, having received the Bram Stoker, British Science Fiction, Edgar, Hugo, International PEN, Nebula, and Writers Guild of America awards. The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America bestowed the grandmaster designation on him in 2005 for his accomplishments and continued participation in the science fiction community. He is the author of numerous books, including Angry Candy, Slippage, and Troublemakers, and the editor of the highly acclaimed Dangerous Visions series. He lives in Sherman Oaks, California.