Wastelands 2: More Stories of the Apocalypse

by John Joseph Adams (Editor), George R. R. Martin, Paolo Bacigalupi, Orson Scott Card, Junot Díaz

Overview

Wastelands 2 - More Stories of the Apocalypse is a new anthology of post-apocalyptic literature from some of the most renowned science fiction and fantasy authors in the field today including George R.R. Martin, Hugh Howey, Junot Diaz, David Brin and many more. It is an eclectic mix of tales that explores famine, death, war, pestilence, and harbingers of the biblical apocalypse.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783291526
Publisher:	Titan
Publication date:	02/24/2015
Series:	Wastelands Series , #2
Sold by:	Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	686 KB

About the Author

John Joseph Adams is an American science fiction and fantasy editor and critic. His anthology The Living Dead was nominated for a World Fantasy Award and was named one of the "Best Books of the Year" by Publishers Weekly. Barnes & Noble.com labeled Adams "The Reigning King of the Anthology World". He was a finalist for the 2011 Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor, Short Form, and his magazine Lightspeed Magazine was a finalist for Best Semiprozine.

Editorial Reviews

"Wastelands 2 is riveting, and perfect for “on-the-go” fans of thought-provoking, masterfully crafted post-apocalyptic tales." -  Comics Online 

"As a whole this collection is excellent and I would recommend it to any fan of the genre or short fiction in general. It is refreshing to see an undead-free take on the genre in a market that has been saturated with zombie-related fiction." - Nerdology 101


PRAISE FOR WASTELANDS

“Everything that is best about the trope, from bleak, empty worlds to beacons of hope.” Booklist

“The best anthology of any kind I have read to date.” Grasping for the Wind

“A great collection that gets my highest recommendation.” Bookgasm

"Fantastic collections of end-of-the-world short fiction that fans of the genre will surely enjoy" - VG Blogger


This harrowing reprint anthology of 22 apocalyptic tales reflects the stresses of contemporary international politics […] All depict unsettling societal, physical and psychological adaptations their authors postulate as necessary for survival after the end of the world. […] the volume’s common denominator is hubris: that tragic human proclivity for placing oneself at the center of the universe, and each story uniquely traces the results. Some highlight human hope, even optimism [others] treat identity by exploring mutation. [Several] gauge the height of human striving, while others […] plumb the depths of human prejudice, jealousy and fear [and some] will break your heart.

—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

My favorite anthology of all time—packed with masterworks.

—Paul Goat Allen, Barnes & Noble

Hopeful rather than despairing […] relevant to the uncertain times in which we live [the stories] display a full understanding of the worries and real problems that might eventually threaten civilization as we know it.

—Jeff VanderMeer, Realms of Fantasy

A first-rate anthology that quite convincingly represents the more recent SFnal view of the apocalypse.

—Locus

I can’t help but give this collection the highest recommendation. I think this will be a cornerstone for most reader’s shelves.

—SFF World

Editor Adams provides a bit of everything that is best about the trope, from bleak, empty worlds to beacons of hope in an otherwise awful situation.  […] A well-chosen selection of well-crafted stories, offering something to please nearly every post-apocalyptic palate.

—Booklist

A classic […] perfect for those moments when we want to take a trip to the end of the world.

—PC Gamer

Few books have had the impact on me that Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse did. […] A great collection that gets my highest recommendation.

—Bookgasm

Wastelands is an exceptional anthology. In scope and vision it can only be compared to Harlan Ellison’s Dangerous Visions. […] I highly recommend this anthology for anyone who enjoys reading anything. […] Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse is the best anthology of any kind I have read to date.

—Grasping for the Wind

Wastelands is a fine anthology: an educational introduction to the subgenre and a well-chosen jog of the memory for the more experienced connoisseur of calamity.

—SF Site

A wide-variety of post-apocalyptic scenarios from some of the field’s most prolific authors […] a must-have volume for fans of the this subgenre of science fiction.

—Stainless Steel Droppings

A great selection of end-of-the-world stories.

—SF Signal

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