Full Spectrum (A Bantam spectra book) [Mass Market Paperback]

Lou Aronica (Author), Shawna McCarthy (Author)

Book Description

Series: A Bantam spectra book | Publication Date: August 1, 1988

A collection of 20 magnificent stories by such widely inventive minds as David Brin, Ursula K. LeGuin, and Stephen R. Donaldson, and more.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The editors of Full Spectrum have gathered here original speculative fiction that is astonishing both in range and quality. From medieval sorcery to dystopian futures, from computer-generated virtual realities to space research outposts, from idol worship to scientific philosophy, the volume shows off the best of well-known (Stephen Donaldson, Ursula Le Guin) and not so well-known SF and fantasy authors. Dave Smeds conjures a future where regeneration and eternal youth are made possible through biotechnology; his story tells what happens to a dysfunctional mother and daughter in a world where suicide is a hobby and murder a misdemeanor. A. R. Morlan's men and women have changed social roles due to a disease that has reduced male births to less than 15%. David Brin and L. Timmel Duchamp also weigh in with reproduction stories, Brin through a highly technical story of a future in which cloning has made men unnecessary, Duchamp through a tale of an infectious hermaphrodite from another world. The focus on women throughout and the general excellence of the stories should give this volume broad appeal.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From Library Journal

Ray Aldridge's compelling tale of a world where men literally die for beauty ("The Beauty Addict") and Elizabeth Hand's evocative retelling of "The Earl King" highlight this collection of 19 stories and one poem (by Ursula LeGuin). Other standouts in an unusually strong anthology of original short stories include entries by Stephen R. Donaldson, David Brin, and Danith McPherson. In a genre saturated with collections of every sort, this series is one of the best. Eminently suitable for sf and short story collections.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 614 pages
• Publisher: Spectra (August 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553274821
• ISBN-13: 978-0553274820
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,424,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am the author of several works of fiction and nonfiction, including the New York Times bestseller, THE ELEMENT (written with Sir Ken Robinson) and the national bestseller, THE CULTURE CODE (written with Dr. Clotaire Rapaille). Prior to focusing on writing, I spent two decades as a senior executive in the publishing industry, including stints as Publisher of Avon Books and Deputy Publisher of Bantam Books. I am currently Publisher of two independent publishing houses, The Story Plant and The Fiction Studio.

My latest novel, BLUE, is the most personal and passionate work of my career to date. It took me six years to complete, and it deals with themes I've wanted to address my entire life. The extremely warm reception it has received from reviewers has been tremendously rewarding.

I live in southern Connecticut with my wife and four kids.