L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 25

by L. Ron Hubbard, K.D. Wentworth (Editor)

Overview

Embark on Voyages of Imagination and Wonder. Discover the new visionaries of imagination in the Writers of the Future—celebrating 25 years of showcasing the best new talent. Established in 1983 by L. Ron Hubbard expressly for the aspiring writer, Writers of the Future has become the most respected and significant forum for new talent in all aspects of speculative fiction. Never before published first-rate science fiction and fantasy stories selected by top names in the field.
“Some of the best Sci Fi of the future comes from Writers of the Future and you can find it in this book.” —David Hartwell, Editor
Includes essays written by professionals of the craft: L. Ron Hubbard, Robert Silverberg and Ron Lindahn

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781592124367
Publisher:	Galaxy Press (CA)
Publication date:	09/15/2009
Series:	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Series , #25
Pages:	650
Product dimensions:	4.16(w) x 6.90(h) x 1.19(d)
Lexile:	790L (what's this?)
Age Range:	14 Years

About the Author

With 19 New York Times bestsellers and more than 230 million copies of his works in circulation, L. Ron Hubbard is among the most acclaimed and widely read authors of our time. As a leading light of American Pulp Fiction through the 1930s and '40s, he is further among the most influential authors of the modern age. Indeed, from Ray Bradbury to Stephen King, there is scarcely a master of imaginative tales who has not paid tribute to L. Ron Hubbard.

Editorial Reviews

"Not only is the writing excellent...it is also extremely varied.  There's a lot of hot new  talent in it." —Locus Magazine

"Keep the Writers of the Future going.  It's what keeps sci-fi alive." —Orson Scott Card

"A very generous legacy from L. Ron Hubbard­­—a fine, fine fiction writer­—for the writers of the future." —Anne McCaffrey

"Writers of the Future has a record of nurturing and discovering writers who have gone on to make their mark in the science fiction field.  Long may it continue!" —Neil Gaiman

"A first-rate collection of stories and illustrations." —Booklist

"...most enduring forum to showcase new talent in the genre.” ­—Publishers Weekly

"Writers of the Future is a terrific program..." —Terry Brooks

"The first-rate stories show incredible variety." —Robert Sawyer

From the Publisher

Starred Review.

Previous recipient of the award, K.D. Wentworth (The Course of Empire, Stars Over Stars) returns to edit this top-notch anthology of this year's winners in the contest's 25th year. The collection offers a dozen strong stories that range from well-conceived fantasy to classic science fiction reworked. Standout stories include Donald Mead's touching "The Shadow Man," with its lingering postwar ghosts in Hiroshima; Matthew S. Rotundo's exploration of the ethical boundaries of military intelligence in "Gone Black"; and Jordan Lapp's portrayal of the short, fiery life of a phoenix in "After the Final Sunset, Again." Other featured writers such as Emery Huang, Fiona Lehn, and Mike Wood depict the rise of mega-corporations with paramilitary patent enforcers, for example; or competition for government financing turned into a dangerous sporting event; and computerized risk management taken to dangerous extremes. Each of the 12 stories is paired with the work of one of the winning illustrators from L. Ron Hubbard's companion contest. Several essays round out this volume, complimented by noted author and perennial judge Robert Silverberg's piece on the history of the contest. Always a glimpse of tomorrow's stars, this year's anthology is definitely a must-have for the genre reader.
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