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PublisherBaen Books

ISBN-101476780986

ISBN-139781476780986

eBay Product ID (ePID)210435518

Product Key Features

Book TitleWorst Contact

Number of Pages400 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2016

TopicGeneral, Science Fiction / General

GenreFiction

AuthorHank Davis

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight9.6 Oz

Item Length7.7 in

Item Width5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2015-039677

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal813/.0876208

SynopsisWhen the first contact between humans and aliens from another planethappens, will they say, "Take me to your leader," or is"Surrender, puny primitive bipeds" more likely? Or maybe,"Hello there, I'm selling the latest edition of the GalacticEncyclopedia, and no planet should be without a set," might be the firstwords from the alien visitor., STORIES OF ALIEN CONTACT GONE WRONG. Will it be, Greeting, fellow Sentients or, Nice Planet--we'll take it"? These stories from SF greats answer the question, Are we alone in the universe? with a resounding, No, but we wish we were! When the first contact between humans and aliens from another planet happens, will they say, "Take me to your leader," or is "Surrender, puny primitive bipeds" more likely? Or maybe, "Hello there, I'm selling the latest edition of the Galactic Encyclopedia , and no planet should be without a set," might be the first words from the alien visitor. Ever since H.G. Wells wrote The War of the Worlds , science fiction writers have speculated on what the first contact might be like. From attacking invaders to wise and benevolent visitors who are ready to solve all our problems for us, from horror stories to hilarious satire, with all the stops in between, including plenty of tales in which the aliens are the ones who wish they'd stayed at home and never come across Earth and its inhabitants. With stories by such science fiction masters as Poul Anderson, David Drake, William Tenn, Sarah A. Hoyt, Tony Daniel, and more, this is a collection filled with chills, thrills, and laughter, all reporting on what happens when First Contact turns into Worst Contact . Praise for anthologies edited by Hank Davis: A Cosmic Christmas 2 You: "This creative and sprightly Christmas science fiction anthology spins in some surprising directions . . . A satisfying read for cold winter evenings, this anthology is a great stocking stuffer for SF fans."-- Publishers Weekly In Space No One Can Hear You Scream: "From Arthur C. Clarke's interplanetary riff on the lonely night's walk (A Walk in the Dark) to George R.R. Martin's award-winning classic of irresponsible alien pet ownership (Sandkings), the 13 tales in this collection blend sf with horror to demonstrate the resiliency of both genres. VERDICT: Including selections by Clark Ashton Smith, Robert Sheckley, Elizabeth Bear, Sarah Monette, and other stars, this seasonal collection offers strong tales by the genre's best storytellers." -- Library Journal, STORIES OF ALIEN CONTACT GONE WRONG. Will it be, "Greeting, fellow Sentients" or, "Nice Planet--we'll take it"? These stories from SF greats answer the question, "Are we alone in the universe?" with a resounding, "No, but we wish we were " When the first contact between humans and aliens from another planet happens, will they say, "Take me to your leader," or is "Surrender, puny primitive bipeds" more likely? Or maybe, "Hello there, I'm selling the latest edition of the Galactic Encyclopedia , and no planet should be without a set," might be the first words from the alien visitor. Ever since H.G. Wells wrote The War of the Worlds , science fiction writers have speculated on what the first contact might be like. From attacking invaders to wise and benevolent visitors who are ready to solve all our problems for us, from horror stories to hilarious satire, with all the stops in between, including plenty of tales in which the aliens are the ones who wish they'd stayed at home and never come across Earth and its inhabitants. With stories by such science fiction masters as Poul Anderson, David Drake, William Tenn, Sarah A. Hoyt, Tony Daniel, and more, this is a collection filled with chills, thrills, and laughter, all reporting on what happens when First Contact turns into Worst Contact . Praise for anthologies edited by Hank Davis: A Cosmic Christmas 2 You: "This creative and sprightly Christmas science fiction anthology spins in some surprising directions . . . A satisfying read for cold winter evenings, this anthology is a great stocking stuffer for SF fans."-- Publishers Weekly In Space No One Can Hear You Scream: "From Arthur C. Clarke's interplanetary riff on the lonely night's walk ("A Walk in the Dark") to George R.R. Martin's award-winning classic of irresponsible alien pet ownership ("Sandkings"), the 13 tales in this collection blend sf with horror to demonstrate the resiliency of both genres. VERDICT: Including selections by Clark Ashton Smith, Robert Sheckley, Elizabeth Bear, Sarah Monette, and other stars, this seasonal collection offers strong tales by the genre's best storytellers." -- Library Journal

LC Classification NumberPS648.S3