This solo novel by Ian Watson marks his return after two decades, showcasing his unique storytelling abilities honed through collaboration with Stanley Kubrick on A.I. Artificial Intelligence. Known for his pioneering contributions to the Warhammer 40K universe, Watson brings a wealth of experience and creativity to this new work, promising a compelling narrative that reflects his award-winning status and deep understanding of speculative fiction.
The first short story collection in seven years from multiple award-winning author Ian Watson, who worked with Stanley Kubrick for a year writing the screen story to the film A.I. Artificial Intelligence, and was the first novelist to write in the Warhammer 40K milieu. This volume gathers together ten stories previously published in Asimov's, Analog, and elsewhere, along with a brand new novella - one of four tales set in a near future shaped by the Chinese Time Machine. Contents: The Chinese Time Machine 1st Trip: Brave New World, by Oscar Wilde 2nd Trip: The Kidnap of Fibonacci 3rd Trip: The Emperor's New Wallpaper 4th Trip: Sherlock Holmes and the Butterfly Effect (with Cristina Macía) Hot Gates Monkey Business When the Aliens Stop to Bottle Heinrich Himmler in the Barcelona Hallucination Cell Clickbeetle Journey to the Anomaly The Birth of Venus About the Author "The brilliant Ian Watson remains the most stimulating and one of the least comfortable science fiction writers working today. Reading his short fiction reminds us why he is one of the genre's unassailable greats." - Adam Roberts
With the end of the Second World War Britain needed time to recover; it could
not face another war, but the new threat of Soviet hegemony put paid to that.
The next battle lines were drawn. To counter the Russian threat, for more than
40 years, Britain's RAF, along with their US counterpart, permanently station
a Tactical Air Force in West Germany.
Starting at the end of the First World War, this book follows Sir Hugh
Trenchard's attempt to fend off disparaging attacks by the other services on
the RAF through the medium of public engagement. Demonstrations by military
aircraft proved to be a great boon, resulting in the Royal Air Force's
contribution to air displays.
Josef Mengele: The Wilderness Years: Multiple award-winning author Ian Watson, who wrote the very first Warhammer 40K novels and worked for 10 months with Stanley Kubrick to produce the screen story for A.I.: Artificial Intelligence (subsequently made by Spielberg), unveil's his latest mini-masterpiece. A typically offbeat slice of alternative history that asks 'What if...?'. Following the fall of the Third Reich, Doktor Josef Mengele, Hitler's notorious 'Angel of Death', fled to South America. For three decades, despite the determined efforts of governments and Nazi hunters, he remained at large amidst a welter of rumour, false-sightings, and misinformation. He eventually drowned in 1979, whilst swimming off the coast of Brazil, due to a supposed heart attack. Now at last, after painstaking research, author Ian Watson reveals what really happened during Mengele's missing decades; an episode in which Herr Doktor crosses paths with a monster that even he had believed to be mere fiction. An encounter that would eventually bring about his death...
This award-winning magazine showcases a diverse range of content in science fiction and fantasy, including new short stories, articles, artwork, poetry, and book reviews. It serves as a platform for both established and emerging voices in the genre, offering readers a rich tapestry of imaginative narratives and insightful commentary.
Exploring the historical use of ancient plagues as biological weapons, this book delves into the tactics and strategies employed by civilizations to harness disease for warfare. It examines notable instances where epidemics were intentionally spread to weaken enemies, highlighting the ethical implications and the devastating impact on populations. Through a detailed analysis of historical events and their consequences, the narrative sheds light on the intersection of disease, power, and military strategy throughout history.
This book follows the progress of the Javelin from the requirement stage
through to final squadron disbandment in 1968. The period in between
highlights the difficulties produced by rivals, political pressure for early
entry into service, then a change of Government heart which jeopardized the
aircraft's development and operational effectiveness.
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