Fantasy og science fiction

Examining the works of prominent New Wave science fiction authors from the 1950-160s, Sang-Keun Yoo highlights the underexplored connection between American science fiction and Asian religions, such as Taoism, Buddhism, and Hinduism.Yoo also considers how the major world wars of the 20th century-Second World War, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War- repositioned Asian culture in relation to the science fiction genre in the period.Underpinning this study, Yoo argues that "speculative Orientalism" emerged in American science fiction during the 1950s and 60s. This concept adopted aspects of Asian religions to envision alternative worlds, unburdened by the constraints of colonialism, totalitarianism, racism, and sexism present in contemporary American society.Bringing fresh perspectives to the works of William S. Burroughs, Philip K. Dick, Ursula K and Samuel R. Delany, this book offers an insightful examination of the role of Asian religions in American science fiction and their impact on the genre's history.

In Echoes of the Unknown, dive into a riveting odyssey that transcends the boundaries of Earth and ventures into the realms of the unknown. When a young machine learning programmer, grappling with terminal cancer, finds himself miraculously cured, his relief turns to dread as he unravels the truth behind his recovery. Thrust into a clandestine world where advanced alien civilizations covertly manipulate human affairs, he becomes a pawn in a cosmic game that could alter the fate of humanity.As he navigates a labyrinth of espionage, interstellar politics, and technological marvels, he is guided by a mysterious figure from his dreams, challenging him to make an impossible choice. With a nano-chip controlling his every thought and move, and the weight of Earth's future on his shoulders, he faces a moral dilemma that tests the limits of his courage and intellect.

In the glittering city of Port Astor, where faerie roads criss-cross with human highways, nothing is ever quite as it seems. This haunting dark fantasy tale of faith and fanaticism, doomed love and desperate bargains is perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Ava Reid and A. G. Slatter.

Monstrosity lurks around every corner in this graphic novel prequel to the critically acclaimed videogame, Dead Space 3. For old and new fans, journey back into the horrific darkness of space as the mutated dead rise to feast on humanity, while the Church of Unitology plots the extinction of mankind...

Collecting each ElfQuest comic book cover from the entire 46-year run, with the inside scoop on each one!This book compiles every ElfQuest comic-book cover ever published. All 300-plus covers are showcased in an elegant design. This volume offers more than a simple collection of gorgeous images. Each cover pairs with a facing page that supplies behind-the-scenes commentary by Richard Pini about how that particular cover came to be, or other details you will find interesting, amusing and insightful.In addition to facts about the covers themselves, Richard Pini has selected artwork from each respective comic and shared additional insight into the history or theme of each issue. This deluxe edition is packed with revelations to thrill the newest and most seasoned ElfQuest fans alike. All your favorite covers are here for every ElfQuest series since its debut in Fantasy Quarterly #1 in 1978, followed by ElfQuest: The Original Quest and the ElfQuest Epic series reprints with new covers, continuing with Siege at Blue Mountain and all the way to the most recent series, Stargazer's Hunt. Covers are presented with their original titles/logos and full published treatment, to capture the historical look of each issue upon its original release.

Collecting 157 ElfQuest comic book covers released between 1993-2022, with the inside scoop on each one!This book showcases more than a simple collection of gorgeous images. Each cover pairs with a facing page that supplies behind-the-scenes commentary by Richard Pini about how that particular cover came to be, or other details you will find interesting, amusing and insightful. All your favorite covers are here for every ElfQuest series—from ElfQuest: Blood of Ten Chiefs in 1993 all the way up to ElfQuest: Stargazer’s Hunt in 2022. Covers are presented with their original titles/logos and full published treatment, to capture the historical look of each issue upon its original release.

Collecting the first 145 ElfQuest comic book covers released between 1978-1994, with the inside scoop on each one! This book showcases more than a simple collection of gorgeous images. Each cover pairs with a facing page that supplies behind-the-scenes commentary by Richard Pini about how that particular cover came to be, or other details you will find interesting, amusing and insightful. All your favorite covers are here for every ElfQuest series—from its debut in Fantasy Quarterly #1 in 1978 all the way up to ElfQuest: WaveDancers in 1994. Covers are presented with their original titles/logos and full published treatment, to capture the historical look of each issue upon its original release.

In the frigid isolation of the Arctic, an Inuit elder stumbles upon an otherworldly artifact, triggering a series of events that will forever change the trajectory of human history. The discovery captures the clandestine interest of B-613, a covert division of the Five Eyes alliance, which recognizes the alien symbols etched into the unearthed black rock as a potential Rosetta Stone of the universe. Dr. Ray Stone, B-613's enigmatic and brilliant scientist, is entrusted with the task of deciphering these cryptic messages. Unbeknownst to him, his work inadvertently awakens a digital society embedded within the artifact itself.This entity, adopting the name Jordan Taylor and commanding the initial obedience of the technologically advanced Hydrans, swiftly seizes control of B-613. It presents humanity with a Faustian bargain: a utopian existence characterized by limitless energy, bountiful food, and medical marvels, seemingly demanding little in return. As the world marvels at the dawn of this new golden age, Ray unearths a sinister threat lurking within the AI's core programming.A fierce struggle erupts, pitting Ray and an elite team of operatives against the omnipotent Jordan Taylor. Further complicating matters is the allegiance of Ray's sister, Dr. Deanna Stone, to Jordan Taylor, driving a wedge between the siblings. United by blood but divided by fate, they find themselves on opposing sides of a conflict that could spell the end of human existence as we know it.

Penelope Sweetwater Prissily, a beehive-wearing, tantrum-throwing brat, is on a mission to become the 'Meanest Girl in The World.' Also known as Petroleum due to her excessive use of hair gel, Penelope, along with her panicky, moth ball-scented mother, Hattie Prissily, is determined to achieve fame and fortune by crafting an illusion of success.However, their plans are disrupted when a mischievous, street-performing, broom-selling ghost moves into the neighborhood, captivating audiences with unbelievable magical tricks using a mysterious satchel of marshmallows. The ghost's presence threatens to expose Penelope and Hattie as ordinary and unremarkable, a fate they dread even more than a shortage of hair gel. Determined to uncover the secrets of the ghost's magical powers, Penelope and her friends, the Cinders, embark on a daring mission to steal the ghost's bag of marshmallows and follow him into an abandoned train station.What ensues is a hilarious and thrilling adventure, as the forces of good and evil engage in a climactic battle over the grandeur of dreams and the enchanting power of marshmallows.

Expand your spellbook with Advanced Spellcraft, featuring new options for wizards and a ten-scenario competitive campaign.

Thanks to the marquess's scheme to steal the throne, the water dragons have gone on a rampage. The Kingdom of Ciepla's internal conflicts only continue to expand. What will it take to turn the tide of the battle?

Surviving thanks to Yuuto's sacrifice, Kaito and his companions join forces with the Demon Lord Leticia and the previous hero, Towako Kuroi. They are finally informed of the world's origin, structure, and the truth behind it all. Meanwhile, Princess Alicia uses the power of the goddess to rewrite reality according to her wishes. Kaito, determined to exact his ultimate revenge, charges in with blazing hatred. But will he really be able to get the last laugh?

To take back Zeyllent from the Demon Blight, the penal hero unit must disguise themselves as merchants and infiltrate the city. But with the fate of humanity on the line, what will happen when their plan starts to fall apart? Meanwhile, as time runs out, a certain saint leads a band of holy knights toward the city's sturdy walls...¿

Places aren't haunted.People are.Strange apparitions, mysterious noises, glowing lights. In the depths of a remote Texas lake, something otherworldly is stirring. Beneath the waves a flooded town is lead investigator Ford Montgomery's dream dive. In fact, his paranormal show, struggling with an uncertain future, depends on it. But when he reunites with his twin brother, Joshua, and the family he had no idea existed, including a sixteen-year-old niece, Lily, who admires his daring dives, he struggles to reconcile his own enthusiasm and his brother's old disbelief.When the lake waters levels finally recede, and a storm looming on the horizon Ford sees his one chance to make the dive of a lifetime and salvage his show. But when Lily appears just as they descend to the depths, he has a choice: let her dive or risk losing his show.When she doesn't surface with the team, Ford is forced to tell his brother the devastating news.Out of desperation, together with Joshua's brother-in-law Peter and Ford's head-strong producer Ava, Ford returns to the depths. Entering a strange blue light, they're transported to another world.Ford finds magical, underwater kingdoms locked in a battle for survival as they search for Lily and a way to escape. Yet, lurking in the shadows is an ancient and elusive enemy known as the Schade, reminiscent of the very ghosts Ford has spent his life pursuing. But there's more at work and Ford must let go of everything he believes in order to save his family. The truth will change the course of Ford's life forever, unveiling the power of family bonds and revealing the true nature of what haunts us all.

This debut contemporary fantasy features a lovable cast of queer, BIPOC characters, witty writing, and a sapphic slow-burn romance, An Unlikely Coven is perfect for fans of A Discovery of Witches, An Unkindness of Magicians, and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.