Silences So Deep
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
"A memoir by composer John Luther Adams with an emphasis on the decades he spent living in Alaska"-- Provided by publisher
John J. Adams Book order (chronological)
John Joseph Adams is a celebrated anthology editor whose work is distinguished by a profound understanding and passion for the science fiction and fantasy genres. His role as series editor for BEST AMERICAN SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY and his stewardship of numerous other collections, such as ROBOT UPRISINGS and WASTELANDS, showcase his keen eye for curating compelling narratives. Adams has established himself as a vital force in genre literature, adept at discovering and championing both emerging and established voices. His editorial endeavors continue to shape and enrich the landscape of speculative fiction.
This second volume contains 191 letters, essays, reports, resolutions, and memoranda written by John Adams between 1775 and 1783, along with extensive selections from his diary for this period and selected passages from his unfinished autobiography recalling his service in the Continental Congress and in Europe during the American Revolution