This chapbook features a collection of deeply personal poems by trans elder Roz Kaveney, reflecting on the current climate of anti-trans hostility. Written during intense moments of emotion, the poems also commemorate Trans Day of Remembrance, capturing both the struggles and resilience of the trans community. Kaveney's work offers a poignant exploration of identity and activism in a challenging socio-political landscape.
Exploring a wide range of themes, this collection features Roz Kaveney's bold translations of Catullus alongside her introspective reflections on trans and queer experiences. The poems engage playfully with historical and mythological figures like Sappho and Aphrodite, while also addressing contemporary issues such as Grenfell and #MeToo. Additionally, Kaveney pays tribute to deceased friends and notable artists, creating a rich tapestry of personal and political commentary throughout her work.
Written by a world expert in Science Fiction, From Alien to The Matrix is a hugely entertaining and enlightening read and a new critical approach to SF films that considers them as autonomous creations and contributions to the genre and to the broader culture. Kaveney looks at the movies of alien invasion and movie franchises, and offers a celebration of Galaxy Quest; deep readings of the Alien quartet, of Dark City, Starship Troopers and Strange Days; extended consideration of the Star Wars series and the Terminator films, and much more.
This anthology, the follow-up to "Tales from the Forbidden Planet" contains 15 original stories of the outrageous, the terrifying and the bizarre, each accompanied by an illustration from a comics or fantasy artist.
Contains "Tithing Night" by Louise Cooper, "The Interferences" by Josephine Saxton"By Crystal Light Beneath One Star" by Tanith Lee, "Descendant" by Iain Banks, "Mushroom Roulette" by Jody Scott, "A Birthday" by Lisa Tuttle, "The Snow Apples" by Gwyneth Jones, "The Murderer's Song" by Michael Moorcock, "A Case of Painter's Ear" by John Brunner, "Ni Venos, Doktoro Zamenof, Ni Venos" by Harry Harrison, "The Earth is Flat and We're All Like to Drown" by Garry Kilworth, "Another World" by Ramsey Campbell, "Equivalent for Giles" by Keith Roberts and "Tourney" by Brian W. Aldiss.