A compilation of 12 illustrated short stories by various writers and artists, winners of the International SFA Contest for 2009. Indulge yourself with 12 unpredictable adventures in time and space, written in various styles and sub-genres, from time travel to post-apocalyptic. Dive into the future on the wings of those who dare to forecast it or simply imagine what is to come. More at http://scifialmanac.com
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People like to dream! Who can blame them for imagining a better world or aiming for a higher standard of life? As Einstein had put it, "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited..."
Yes, we are another one of those sci-fi publications, whose writers and illustrators dream about the future and the things to come with the mind's eye of visionaries. Called Sci-Fi Almanac, it represents an international community of people, who draw ideas from the stars above their heads: novels, paintings, radio drama, animations, computer games...--a glimpse into the unknown. Ah, the unknown, which always makes us think, "What if...?" The question with a power to change the world.
Our vision is simple. We believe our world had enough "Berlin Walls" of separation between ideas and nations who share the same planet. We see that the recent climatic shift might force humanity to move into space sooner rather than later as "one race under the stars." We know this has been a dream of all visionaries from before the two world wars of humanity, fought for food and territory, not just gold and glory ... or ideology. Starting with Jules Verne and ending (or rather continuing) with all of us, we have painted this human dream of shifting from planetary to cosmic society, using words, colors, and music. This isn't just sci-fi or just space art! This is a lifestyle, comprised of hope for the better and faith in human destiny. In short, we do not believe that humanity is destined for the dust but for the stars. And certainly not for oblivion and self-obliteration! Whether you accept the ongoing paradigm shift on our planet or not, time isn't going to wait for us to first comprehend it and then try it. The changes are taking place already. Naturally.
Can people live and work in space-station cities? Can we terraform our Moon and Mars, or at least prepare there shelters in case of global emergency? Can we move our factories into orbit, which at present are killing our environment? Can we build artificial planetoids around our sun, instead of just overpopulating and overusing our planet? Can we mine our asteroid belt? These are but a few of a million questions, which we want to discuss and portray in our anthology from a scientific, artistic, and fictional perspective. That's what might help get us up there ... before it's too late.
Here I offer you twelve jury-selected short stories, covering a rich variety of sub-genres, from comedy to post-apocalyptic. They represent the best of our online community of professionals, freelancers, and sci-fi fans. I hope this anthology enriches your worldview.
Godspeed!
BOB BELLO
Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2009
Yes, we are another one of those sci-fi publications, whose writers and illustrators dream about the future and the things to come with the mind's eye of visionaries. Called Sci-Fi Almanac, it represents an international community of people, who draw ideas from the stars above their heads: novels, paintings, radio drama, animations, computer games...--a glimpse into the unknown. Ah, the unknown, which always makes us think, "What if...?" The question with a power to change the world.
Our vision is simple. We believe our world had enough "Berlin Walls" of separation between ideas and nations who share the same planet. We see that the recent climatic shift might force humanity to move into space sooner rather than later as "one race under the stars." We know this has been a dream of all visionaries from before the two world wars of humanity, fought for food and territory, not just gold and glory ... or ideology. Starting with Jules Verne and ending (or rather continuing) with all of us, we have painted this human dream of shifting from planetary to cosmic society, using words, colors, and music. This isn't just sci-fi or just space art! This is a lifestyle, comprised of hope for the better and faith in human destiny. In short, we do not believe that humanity is destined for the dust but for the stars. And certainly not for oblivion and self-obliteration! Whether you accept the ongoing paradigm shift on our planet or not, time isn't going to wait for us to first comprehend it and then try it. The changes are taking place already. Naturally.
Can people live and work in space-station cities? Can we terraform our Moon and Mars, or at least prepare there shelters in case of global emergency? Can we move our factories into orbit, which at present are killing our environment? Can we build artificial planetoids around our sun, instead of just overpopulating and overusing our planet? Can we mine our asteroid belt? These are but a few of a million questions, which we want to discuss and portray in our anthology from a scientific, artistic, and fictional perspective. That's what might help get us up there ... before it's too late.
Here I offer you twelve jury-selected short stories, covering a rich variety of sub-genres, from comedy to post-apocalyptic. They represent the best of our online community of professionals, freelancers, and sci-fi fans. I hope this anthology enriches your worldview.
Godspeed!
BOB BELLO
Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2009
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Sci Fi Anthology,
This review is from: Sci-Fi Almanac, 2009: An Anthology of Short Stories, No. 1 (Paperback)
Bob Bello has cobbled a great anthology together using a combination of new talent with a couple of old pro's thrown in for good measure.
A great way to get maximum use out of a comfy recliner on a rainy day. Tom Cooke - author MEMOIRS OF BEAR: Nueces Means Nuts.
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The Authors have truly used imagination, understanding of science, and a connection to what the reader wants. I was captured by each story, and I look forward to more from these Authors in the near future!
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Science Fiction! Expect the unexpected!,
By Carole Gill (England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sci-Fi Almanac, 2009: An Anthology of Short Stories, No. 1 (Paperback)
I think we have an interesting collection of short stories along with superbly crafted artwork. It was a joint effort you see. Let me introduce myself. My name is Carole Gill and I am one of the lucky authors published in SCI-FI ALMANAC 2009. I was delighted working with Bob Bello (Editor-in-Chief) in adapting my sci-fi short story "Aftermath" into "The Harbinger" for this innovative publication. It's quite an honor working with Bob--he is so committed to encouraging writers and artists in the sci-fi genre. His global network at Ning-dot-com has provided us with a great opportunity to showcase our work and co-publish in collaboration with professional and freelance illustrators. I am delighted to be a part of his team, and I am definitely going to submit for SFA-2010, which now has become an International SF4 Competition in the categories of Scientific Futurism, Speculative Fiction, Science Fiction and Space Fantasy (SF4), including all kinds of sub-genres, touching bases with fantasy and historic fiction in the areas of time travel, as explained on the extensive and well-built website. If you decide to participate, I wish you good luck! You won't regret it, the exposure is enormous! I hope that everyone who reads this book will be delighted with what they find there. Enjoy the adventure, folks, because the possibilities are endless in science fiction! The sky is no more the limit--the Multiverse is!
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