Keyword title author subject isbnissn all ishare libraries local catalog only hide eresources to which i dont have access. A good humans story regards the apocalypse as a tragedy and focuses on the challenge of survival, while a bad humans story regards the apocalypse as a welldeserved punishment and gleefully chronicles humanitys decline. Rickert, a post 911 story with kids feeling the fear of their parents, to the future history of dark, dark are the tunnels by george r. Stories of the apocalypse is the best anthology of any kind i have read to date. The end of the world as we know it dale bailey a song before sunset david grigg famine, death, war, and pestilence. More stories of the apocalypse is a new anthology of postapocalyptic literature from some of the most renowned authors in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres today, including george r. Famine, death, war, and pestilence the four horsemen of the apocalyps. An anthology of the best postapocalyptic literature of the last two decades from many of todays most renowned authors of speculative fiction, including george r. Butler, and stephen kingwastelands explores the scientific, psychological, and philosophical questions of what it means to remain human. The stephen king contribution had been made into a tv episode, so it was familiar before id gone more than a paragraph. Stories of the apocalypse by john joseph adams overview famine, death, war, and pestilence.
John jospeh adams the editor of the anthologies wastelands. Whether the end comes via nuclear war, pandemic, climate change, or cosmological disaster, these stories. The gathering cards, age of apocalypse, toy story vhs tapes, amazing stories, story reader, marvel legends apocalypse series, embellish your story, resident evil. Wastelands is the expected mix of strong and some average short stories. Butler, jonathan lethem, orson scott card, gene wolfe, jack. Wastelands delves into this bleak landscape, uncovering the raw human emotion and heartpounding thrills at the genres core.
More stories of the apocalypse by john joseph adams, george r. I know a lot of you guys do household chores while you listen to. The stephen king contribution had been made into a tv episode, so it was familiar before id gone more than a. The range of stories collected in wastelands runs the gamut from bread and bombs by m. Wastelands stories of the apocalypse the definitive anthology of the best postapocalyptic literature of the last two decades. Series of postapocalyptic anthologies edited by john joseph adams. Wastelands 2 more stories of the apocalypse john joseph adams. These stories wont necessarily have sluggish, soundsensitive zombies or combatequipped, jeepriding groups roaming the badlands, however.
This eclectic mix of tales explores famine, death, war, pestilence, and harbingers of the biblical apocalypse. Grasping for the wind wastelands is a fine anthology. The story is not a about the immediate effects of the apocalypse, it is a story about the aftereffects of an apocalypse. Stories of the apocalypse night shade books, january 2008, seeds of change prime books, summer 2008, and the living dead night shade books, fall 2008. Wastelands explores the scientific, psychological, and philosophical. Read august 2016recommended for fans of the end of civilization, without zombies. I can hardly believe im saying this, but i think i prefer apocalypse stories with zombies. Stories of the apocalypse amazon, as well as stories by stephen king, george r. Featuring new york times bestsellers stephen king wastelands 20 imdb directed by marco van bergen. Think the road, a canticle for leibowitz and 28 days later. The above paragraph is the synopsis for wastelands.
While the prevailing theme, as would be expected, is one of hope, the stories. Stories of the apocalypse audiobook by various authors. Matthew appleton, some fantastic few books have had the impact on me that wastelands. Twentytwo short stories of postapocalyptic fiction. The anthology includes 22 stories, plus an introduction by the editor.
Sep 14, 2016 read august 2016recommended for fans of the end of civilization, without zombies. Wastelands stories of the apocalypse john joseph adams on. The four horsemen of the apocalypse, the harbingers of armageddon these are our guides through the wastelands. Wastelands stories of the apocalypse by john joseph adams. Introductionjohn joseph adams the end of the whole messstephen king. Wastelands stories of the apocalypse 2015, paperback. This apocalypse is what led to the change in the human population that burrowed underground. The series includes many notable authors, some of whom were recommended to me. Stories of the apocalypse offers a great selection of endoftheworld stories proving that stories in a single setting or a single subgenre of science fiction need not be similar.
Apr 02, 2017 wastelands delves into this bleak landscape, uncovering the raw human emotion and heartpounding thrills at the genres core. Stories from the apocalypse 3 incredible apocalypse. Butler, jonathan lethem, orson scott card, gene wolfe, jack mcdevitt, tobias s. Presents a collection of short stories from such authors as stephen king, orson scott card, john langan, and octavia e. As is usual with anthologies some were interesting others not so much. Stories of the apocalypse stephen king, cory doctorow, george r. Gathering together the best postapocalyptic literature of the last two decades from many of todays most renowned authors of speculative fictionincluding. Wastelands stories of the apocalypse online pdf ebook. According to the anthologys official web site, wastelands explores the scientific, psychological, and philosophical questions of what it means to remain human in the wake of armageddon. Stories of the apocalypse 9781597801058 and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Wastelands 2 more stories of the apocalypse thriftbooks. Lovecraft, herbert west audiobook, herbert west audiodrama, herbert west reanimator, jeffery combs, planet of the apes, postapocalyptic anthology, postapocalyptic movies, postapocalyptic short story, ron. Wastelands 2 more stories of the apocalypse is a fine collection of apocalyptic short stories and is every bit as good as the first collection.
Dec 25, 2007 wastelands is a collection of 22 stories set within a wide variety of postapocalyptic settings. I cant help but give this collection the highest recommendation. May 07, 2015 wastelands stories of the apocalypse john joseph adams on. Featuring new york times bestsellers stephen king, george r. The stories that run a bit on the long side are identified as novellas. The four horsemen of the apocalypse, the harbingers of. The definitive anthology of the best post apocalyptic literature of the last two decades.
Butler, orson scott card, cory doctorow, stephen king, jonathan lethem, george r. This harrowing reprint anthology of 22 apocalyptic tales reflects. Edited by john joseph adams, it collects together an impressive thirtyfour short stories that take readers through a host of postapocalyptic fiction. Collection of short stories by 21 american authors and one australian author david grigg. Stories of the apocalypse is a collections of short stories dealing with the aftermath of the end of the world. Most stories fall into the profound grey area in between the two leaving it up to the reader to draw their own conclusion. Stories of the apocalypse by john joseph adams book. Adams wisely chooses stephen kings the end of the whole mess as an opener and moves into all manner of exciting territory from there. Stories of the apocalypse an anthology of postapocalyptic shorts. For decades, the apocalypse and its aftermath have yielded some of the most exciting short stories of all time. Rickert, cory doctorow, james van pelt, and richard kadrey have been reprinted here in their entirety. Ive enjoyed joseph adams edited collections before the the end is nigh series has some great arcs, but wastelands largely feels bleak and depressing. With this series, i want to look at each story to get a better grasp on the plot, characters, and the apocalypse itself. John joseph adams has done an admirable job of combing through genre and putting together a volume well worth reading.
Martin and orson scott card, edited by awardwinning anthologist john joseph adams. From david brins seminal the postman to hugh howeys deep blood kettle and tananarive dues prescient patient zero, the end of the world continues to thrill. Gathering together the best postapocalyptic literature of the last two decades from many of todays. The stories collected here by editor john joseph adams are not about the apocalypse, but rather about life after apocalypse. Stories of the apocalypse is an anthology of postapocalyptic fiction published by night shade books in january 2008, edited by john joseph adams. Publication date 2015 topics end of the world fiction, armageddon fiction, regression civilization fiction. Stories of the apocalypse, a collection of short stories written by a number of the worlds most successful. Wastelands stories of the apocalypse mass market paperback jan. More stories of the apocalypse by john joseph adams. In stephen kings the end of the whole mess, howard fornoy recounts the life of his genius brother, bobby, before his intelligence destroyed the world. Jan 18, 2017 stories from the apocalypse 3 incredible apocalypse horror stories. Wastelands by john joseph adams ed read by susan hanfield.
Wastelands captures our apocalypse fears and fantasies equally well and sometimes even simultaneously. The definitive anthology of the best postapocalyptic literature of the last two decades. Stories of the apocalypse john joseph adams, editor. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Wastelands is an excellent anthology that belongs on the shelf of any sf fan, and not just fans of postapocalyptic fiction. Martin, hugh howey, junot diaz, david brin, and many more. The four horsemen of the apocalypse, the harbingers of armageddon these are. Stories of the apocalypse audible audiobook unabridged john joseph adams author, susan hanfield narrator, j. Stories of the apocalypse tagged apocalyptic short story, bees and wasps, calmative, h. Stories of life after apocalypse was a bit more apt in describing the content of this anthology. See also dystopian several selections on this page are in the anthology wastelands.
Martin, gene wolfe, orson scott card, carol emshwiller, jonathan lethem, octavia e. Butler, and stephen king wastelands explores the scientific, psychological, and philosophical questions of what it means to remain human. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The new apocalypse, veteran anthology editor john joseph adams is once again our guide through the wastelands using his genre and editorial expertise to curate his finest collection of postapocalyptic short fiction yet.
Stories of the apocalypse edition 1 by john joseph adams, orson scott card, paolo bacigalupi, cory doctorow, m. The new apocalypse is the latest anthology from titan books, and the third book in the wastelands series. Butler that focus on the end of the world includes bibliographical references. Click on the story titles to learn more about each story or to read excerpts. Gathering together the best postapocalyptic literature of the last two decades from many of todays most renowned authors of speculative fictionincluding george r. An anthology of postapocalyptic short fiction from some of the biggest names in science fiction and speculative fiction including stephen king.