David S. Garnett is a British author and editor of science fiction. His works are characterized by exploring the frontiers of human knowledge and imagination in the vastness of space. He often sets his stories in expansive galactic empires, examining themes of solitude, discovery, and the very essence of humanity in the face of the infinite cosmos. Garnett's style is marked by its ability to craft vivid and immersive worlds that prompt readers to contemplate our place in the universe.
A relaunch of the science fiction magazine of the late 1960s and 1970s, with the intention of publishing the most innovative and original stories by new and well-known writers from all over the world. The editor is a winner of the British Science Fiction Award.
William Ewart is the second richest man on Earth. That is, until the day everything goes wrong. There's the small matter of unpaid alimony to four ex-wives, compounded by a tax demand for years of arrears. All in all, it seems like a good time to head for the stars and look for the secret of life.
A young boy, a beautiful actress, an elderly aristocrat - troubled desire and tangled emotions flowering against the glowing backgrounds of Southern France, Italy and Paris, in perilous defiance of the barriers of age. Such are the 'aspects of love' in this passionate and unforgettable novel upon which Andrew Lloyd Webber based his musical.
An enchanting pre-war classic republished for a new generation, illustrated with original woodcuts by R.A. Garnett. A Man in the Zoo: In a fit of spurned love, a lover arranges to be what his lover declares he should be - an exhibit in the zoo. Lady Into Fox: A Victorian gentleman's wife, after only one year of marriage, turns into a fox, yet he continues to live with her as husband and wife.
Here is the cream of 1987's crop, including two Nebula Award-winning stories, and others by previous Nebula and Hugo Award-winning writers.
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A Man in the Zoo (1924) is a novel by David Garnett. Published several years after Garnett was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Hawthornden Prize for Lady into Fox (1922), his third novel explores themes of race and empire while showcasing the author's original--and often controversial--literary style. "It was a warm day at the end of February, and Sunday morning. In the air there was a smell of spring, mixed with the odours of different animals--yaks, wolves, and musk-oxen, but the two visitors did not notice it. They were lovers, and were having a quarrel." On a beautiful day at the local zoo, John Cromartie and Josephine Lackett find themselves falling out of love. Among the animals, Josephine explains that she can no longer explain their relationship to her family, who expect her to marry a man of equal social stature. Insulting John, she tells him he should live in the zoo before storming off. Heartbroken, and perhaps a little vindictive, John resolves to remain at the zoo with the animals she thinks he belongs with. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of David Garnett's A Man in the Zoo is a classic work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.
Set in pre-World War I London, the story explores the vibrant nightlife through the eyes of Roy and Beatrice, whose lives take a dramatic turn when Roy becomes infatuated with the alluring Claire. As their relationship spirals into the depths of cocaine addiction, Roy grapples with his desire to escape this destructive path. The novel delves into themes of love, addiction, and the consequences of choices made in pursuit of passion.
Exploring the complexities of race and empire, the novel follows mariner William Targett as he returns to Dorset with his African wife and child. Their attempt to build a life together is met with hostility from the townspeople, revealing deep-seated racism that ultimately leads to tragedy. Garnett's controversial literary style and poignant themes challenge societal norms, making this work a significant reflection on love and prejudice in early 20th-century England. The edition features a beautifully designed cover and professional typesetting for contemporary readers.