Exploring Dark Short Fiction #5
A Primer to Han Song
Published on 28. September 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
222 pages
978-1-949491-12-8 (ISBN)
Description
Considered one of the three most important voices in contemporary Chinese science fiction (along with Liu Cixin and Wang Jinkang), Han Song is a multiple recipient of the Chinese Galaxy Award (China's highest profile sci-fi prize), as well as the Chinese Nebula Award and Asian-Pacific Sci-fi Gravity Award. Song bridges new developments in science and subjects of cultural and social dynamics with stories of dystopia, governmental conspiracy, and subversive horror, earning praise for his work as "absurdly dark," while also reigniting a science fiction renaissance.
Including original English translations by Nathaniel Isaacson, PhD, Dark Moon Books and editor Eric J. Guignard bring you this introduction to Han Song's work, the fifth in a series of primers exploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction. Herein is a chance to discover-or learn more of-the enigmatic voice of Han Song, as beautifully illustrated by artist Michelle Prebich.
Included within these pages are:
¿ Six short stories, three translated exclusively for this book
¿ Author interview
¿ Complete bibliography
¿ Academic commentary by Michael Arnzen, PhD (former humanities chair and professor of the year, Seton Hill University)
¿ ... and more!
Enter this doorway to the vast and fantastic: Get to know Han Song.
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"A fascinating study for fans seeking new reads and for librarians developing wide-ranging collections." -Library Journal
"Refreshing and much-needed... Addresses significant themes and figures within the horror field." -Locus Magazine
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
319 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-949491-12-8 (9781949491128)
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ERIC J. GUIGNARD is a writer, editor, and anthologist of dark and speculative fiction, operating from the shadowy outskirts of Los Angeles, where he also runs the small press, Dark Moon Books. He's twice won the Bram Stoker Award, won the Shirley Jackson Award, and been a finalist for the World Fantasy Award and International Thriller Writers Award. He has over 150 stories appearing in publications around the world. As editor, Eric's published multiple fiction anthologies, including PROFESSOR CHARLATAN BARDOT'S TRAVEL ANTHOLOGY TO THE MOST (FICTIONAL) HAUNTED BUILDINGS IN THE WEIRD, WILD WORLD and A WORLD OF HORROR, each a showcase of international horror short fiction. His latest books are LAST CASE AT A BAGGAGE AUCTION; DOORWAYS TO THE DEADEYE; and short story collections THAT WHICH GROWS WILD and A GRAVESIDE GALLERY (both through Cemetery Dance). Outside the glamorous and jet-setting world of indie fiction, Eric's a technical writer and college professor, and he stumbles home each day to a wife, children, dogs, and a terrarium filled with mischievous beetles. Visit Eric at: www.ericjguignard.com; Bluesky or X (Twitter): @ericjguignard; or elsewhere via linktr.ee/eric_j._guignard.