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McSweeney's Issue 58 (McSweeney's Quarterly Concern): 2040 AD Climate Fiction edition (McSweeney's Quarterly Concern, 58),New
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Spanning six continents and nine countriesfrom metropolitan Mexico City to the crumbling ancient aqueducts of Turkey, the receding coastline of Singapore to the coral shores of northern AustraliaMcSweeneys 58 is wholly focused on climate change, with speculative fiction from ten contributors, made in collaboration with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Global in scope, each story is set in the year 2040 and imagines what the world might look like if the dire warnings issued by the Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 C were to come true. Using fictioninformed here and there by realism and climate sciencethis issue explores the tangible, daytoday implications of these cataclysmic scientific projections. Featuring Tommy Orange, Elif Shafak, Luis Alberto Urrea, Asja Bakic, Rachel Heng, and others, with gorgeous fullcolor illustrations by Wesley Allsbrook.From the issue's introduction by Susan CaseyLefkowitz, Chief Program Officer of the NRDC: 'Each story in this special issue is the product of a unique collaboration between its author and an NRDC policy expert with specialized knowledge of how climate change is already affecting the world, and how it could continue to affect the world in the decades to come. The result, we hope, is a collection where fictions already considerable power is fortified by science.'Featuring original stories by:Tommy OrangeClaire G. ColemanBirna Anna BjrnsdttirLuis Alberto UrreaElif ShafakAbbey Mei OtisAsja BakicRachel HengKanishk TharoorMikael Awake
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- Q: What is the main theme of McSweeney's Issue 58? A: The main theme of McSweeney's Issue 58 is climate change, featuring speculative fiction set in the year 2040 that explores potential global impacts if current warnings about global warming are realized.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors to this edition? A: Contributors to this edition include notable authors such as Tommy Orange, Elif Shafak, Luis Alberto Urrea, and Rachel Heng, among others.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in this issue? A: The issue includes gorgeous full-color illustrations by artist Wesley Allsbrook, enhancing the reading experience with visual storytelling.
- Q: How many pages does McSweeney's Issue 58 have? A: McSweeney's Issue 58 consists of 184 pages, providing a substantial collection of stories and illustrations.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: McSweeney's Issue 58 was published on December 5, 2019.
- Q: Is this book a hardcover edition? A: Yes, McSweeney's Issue 58 is available in a hardcover format, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that it is free from any damage or wear.
- Q: Are the stories in this issue based on real scientific findings? A: Yes, the stories are informed by real climate science and involve collaboration between the authors and NRDC policy experts.
- Q: What genre does McSweeney's Issue 58 fall under? A: This edition falls under the genre of essays and speculative fiction, specifically focusing on climate fiction.
- Q: Can I find the book in digital format? A: The current listing specifies it as a hardcover edition; please check with the publisher or retailer for availability in digital formats.