- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Autonomedia (December 1989)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0936756438
- ISBN-13: 978-0936756431
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.4 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #668,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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outsider sci-fi anthology
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Best SF Short Story Collection I Own,
By "captainanarchy" (NYC, Virgo Supercluster) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Semiotext(e) SF (Paperback)
I bought this book a few years after it's release in 1989 and it helped to propel my interest in SF from being a pulp escapist distraction (i.e. Star Trek, et al) to seeing SF as a viable and vibrant literary form all it's own, capable of engaging complex social, political and philisophical quandries, both in the context of the present and the future. Tons of great short stories in this book, many of which stick with me to this day. This opened the door to such fabulous items as the Illuninatus! Trilogy, Neuormancer, and Snow Crash to name a few. And if you like the short story SF angle, I highly recommend the Mirrorshades collection edited by Bruce Sterling and Deathbird Stories by Ellison.
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4.9 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews) 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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The gift that could change a life....,
By David M. Hall - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Semiotext(e) SF (Paperback)
I received this book as a gift more than a decade ago. (Thank you Jen!) I haven't been the same boy since.Reading Semiotext(e) USA was, and still is, the most exquisite, voyeuristic look into the uncharted edges of not just the American, but the human experience. This collection of stories and ideas literally lead me to the place I am today. I found refuge in its embrace of that which scares "decent" society, and comforted in it's portrayal of those who are forever below the media's radar. I was shocked by the extremes of thought, and utterly mesmerized by the breadth of ideas. This book opened more doors than I knew existed, and set me on my search for all that which is not shoved down out throats by McMedia. 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Best SF Short Story Collection I Own,
By "captainanarchy" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Semiotext(e) SF (Paperback)
I bought this book a few years after it's release in 1989 and it helped to propel my interest in SF from being a pulp escapist distraction (i.e. Star Trek, et al) to seeing SF as a viable and vibrant literary form all it's own, capable of engaging complex social, political and philisophical quandries, both in the context of the present and the future. Tons of great short stories in this book, many of which stick with me to this day. This opened the door to such fabulous items as the Illuninatus! Trilogy, Neuormancer, and Snow Crash to name a few. And if you like the short story SF angle, I highly recommend the Mirrorshades collection edited by Bruce Sterling and Deathbird Stories by Ellison.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Delicious, original collection of serious Sci Fi,
By "eveleiah" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Semiotext(e) SF (Paperback)
And no, the material presented in this anthology is not for the faint of heart. While some of the pieces may not fit the Science Fiction stereotype >aliens, outer space, etc.< all of them test new waters, explore deeper into the recesses of the human mind, and present the varying truths found in unique, raw, and above all, fun (at least imho) formats. Don't misunderstand - it serves up its share of sex and blood and good times. The real depth starts the day, years after you've read it - when something everyday strikes a chord of familiarity, and you recall this or that story, and how weird it was to your senses. Then it has affected your frame of reference. The adjustment is highly recommended. ;-)
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