The definitive compendium of the most striking, most sonorous and most memorable funeral addresses for notable public figures of recent times. A GOOD FUNERAL will give the reader a chance to revisit the achievements and sense the essence of some of the most storied figures of contemporary culture -- designer Vivienne Westwood, musicians Lee Scratch Perry and Dusty Springfield, actors and comedians such as Dame Barbara Windsor, Barry Humphries and Graham Chapman, politicians like Margaret T...

This book is a collection of the first 4 volumes in The Insignia Series (released between 2013 and 2017).The anthologies are:JAPANESE FANTASY STORIES:INSIGNIA Vol.1. includes 9 Japanese fantasy stories with a mix of urban, literary, contemporary, myth-based, and historical fantasy pieces.Contributors: Heather Ewings, Joyce Chng, Holly Kench, Kelly Matsuura, Aislinn Batstone, Chris Ward, and Chris White.CHINESE FANTASY STORIES:

Featuring Martha Wells, Yoon Ha Lee, Emily Devenport, Adithi Rao, J.D. Astra, Tais Teng, Jessica Needham, Joe Taylor, George Salis, and Liz Kellebrew. Nonfiction by David R. Grigg and Eric Del Carlo. Edited by Daniel Scott White.This magazine is about fiction that isn't made for this world. So let go. Get unreal for a moment. Let the magic take you away!- In "Adaptation" by Martha Wells, we find a shapeshifter struggling to cope with being transformed into a shape he's not ...

The beginning of the 21st century saw the rise of "New" Atheism and a resulting conflict with Theists – at the same time as the resurgence of fantasy in popular culture. This volume analyses the impact of Theist and Atheist thought on the narratology of four highly popular works of contemporary fantastic fiction. In doing so, the work demonstrates how the ideological stances and the associated patterns of thought colour the novels’ stylistic and narrative devices. The book also presents a ...

Vol. 5 includes stories by John Matthew Fox, Jennifer Robinette, Rhianna Herd, Scott Archer Jones, Kyler Campbell and Jane Finch.Here you are, on Longshot Island. Prepare to enter a magical place. Be ready to go in new directions. We're going to take you on a journey to somewhere you've never seen before, unlike anything else you've dreamed.For me, it's been an exciting time working on the magazine. I've met many new authors and the magazine has grown rapidly. There have be...

This magazine includes stories by Ken Liu, Cat Rambo, Yoon Ha Lee, M. Yzmore, David R. Grigg, Michael Merriam, J.B. Toner, Tim Major and Eric Del Carlo. Edited by Daniel Scott White.In Vol. 2, we take a closer look at the realms of cyberpunk and steampunk with a collection of stories that are both imaginative and convincing.• Ken Liu expertly stretches time and dimensions in "Altogether Elsewhere, Vast Herds of Reindeer" to such a skilled degree you can hardly doubt the wor...

*This edition features David Brin, Robert Silverberg, Jerry Oltion, David R. Grigg, LJ Cohen, Emily Devenport, Eric Del Carlo, Joe Taylor, and Bruce Golden.This magazine is about fiction that isn't fit for 'them'. What do I mean by 'them'? Who in particular are 'they'? They are the government. They are your parents. They are your teachers. They are everywhere.-In David Brin's fantastic story "The River of Time" scientists are coping with co-existing streams of time as some ...

Some say the first real science fiction story is Frankenstein. This classic has always fascinated me because Dr. Frankenstein, the creator of the monster, was actually trying to make the world better through the application of technology. Little did he know how wrong his experiment would go. He could cheat death, but there were deadly consequences. And out of this we find the basis for many modern science fiction stories in which technology is ultimately evil, technology leads us to an unp...

Featuring Ken Liu, Jerry Oltion, Yoon Ha Lee, Robert J Sawyer, Rebecca Linam, Joe Taylor, and Liam Hogan. Edited by Daniel Scott White.There's a common thread in this magazine. And it's a good one. From over the rainbow, far beyond the edge of the real world, bards and sages keep telling us: "Be careful what you wish for!"You might think the grass is greener on the other side, but there's a price to be paid when the genie offers you those three lucrative wishes. There are u...

This is Vol. 1 of the Longshot Island magazine publication released in 2016. Stories by Barry GJ Quinn, Stephanie Buosi, M.H. Vesseur, Benjamin Logan Miller, Dhaval P. Nayi, Nick Yates and EN Heim.What does Face Forward mean? It's a reference to society. It's that condition of looking ahead even when things may not seem right. It's marching in time when the clocks are all broken. Students in the classroom must face forward. Old men stumbling down busy sidewalks must face forward. S...

James took a few moments to gather his thoughts. He wondered if this mysterious note was an invitation, and where it might lead to....if following it would plunge him further into the depths of his loneliness or cast a light towards an exit. He cautiously stepped closer to the door behind him and pulled it open just enough for a peek outside, though quickly closed it. Whatever he faced ahead there would be no turning back...

Expose yourself to the strange corner of fandom where speculation meets fanfiction! Whether you're a seasoned loremaster or a general enthusiast, Fan Theory is a must-read for anyone who's ever hit the last page and wanted more. From beloved classics to captivating new releases, delve into the coded clues and outlandish theories that have fueled debate and discussion across message boards for years. Enjoy a satiricle yet strangely thought provoking perception I guarantee you have ...