![]() ![]() "If you want to go deeper into realms where high tech and the old world meet, be sure to pick up the Steampunk anthology edited by Ann and Jeff Vandermeer. "This new collection of previously published stories spotlights some of the best short work in the subgenre." San Francisco Chronicle Having made their mark as major anthologists of their time, they announced that The Big Book of Modern Fantasy will be their last. "From the inception of Steampunk right up through today. Ann and Jeff VanderMeer are prolific editors of fine short story anthologies, covering science fiction, fantasy, and weird fiction, modern and classic. effectively captures what the steampunk genre is all about." Los Angeles Times ![]() "It is as if a mad scientist had done all his shopping at Victoriana instead of Sharper Image. "Jeff VanderMeer is one of the most remarkable practitioners of the literary fantastic in America today." Locus "Both fans of steampunk and readers for whom it's a foreign concept should find this collection rewarding." Kirkus Reviews "VanderMeers, ardent steampunkers themselves, historically sample that fantasy genre, in which the Victorian era is reimagined to include Martian technology, steam-powered robots, airships, alchemy, and various anachronistic technologies." Booklist "Highly recommended for all libraries that collect speculative fiction." Library Journal ![]()
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