Description
TALES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Book Summary
A collection of stories that explore the limits of reality through the lens of New Weird, the most innovative subgenre of literary science fiction. Influenced by masters such as China Miéville and Jeff VanderMeer, the authors in this anthology reinterpret urban fantasy and speculative fiction with high-caliber literary language. Each story is a gateway to strange worlds and ecological dystopias that invite reflection on the near future of our planet and the exploitation of its resources.
What is it about?
This volume brings together narratives that delve into the territory of the strange and the speculative, combining elements of science fiction, urban fantasy, and ecological fiction. The stories address, from a dystopian perspective, the problems derived from the overexploitation of natural resources, imagining near-futures where the boundary between the human and the non-human blurs. With a literary and experimental approach, each story proposes a reflection on the impact of our actions on the environment and the consequences of a world on the brink of collapse.
Main themes
- New Weird and ecological speculative fiction
- Dystopias concerning the near future and resource exploitation
- Urban fantasy and alternative realities
- Strange and experimental literature
- Relationships between humanity and the natural environment
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of literary science fiction who are looking for works beyond traditional canons. Especially recommended for those who enjoy authors like China Miéville, Jeff VanderMeer, or Anna Starobinets, and for those interested in speculative fiction with ecological awareness and an innovative narrative approach.
What this book offers
- An immersion into the New Weird subgenre with influences from multi-award-winning authors.
- Stories that combine literary quality with ecological and social reflection.
- An original perspective on environmental issues through speculative fiction.
- Narratives that challenge the conventions of traditional science fiction.
Technical specifications
- Author: Concepción Perea
- Publisher: Fábulas de Albion
- Language: Spanish
- Genre: Modern and contemporary fiction, Science fiction
- Series: Narrative
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2016
- Number of pages: 272
- Weight: 380 g
Editorial review
An anthology that connects with the most avant-garde currents of contemporary science fiction. Its commitment to New Weird and ecological speculative fiction makes it a relevant read for those seeking narratives that transcend mere entertainment and delve into reflection on the planet's future. Ideal for fans of the genre who want to explore new voices and literary approaches.