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The Melancholy of Mechagirl,New
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Science fiction and fantasy stories about Japan by the multipleaward winning author and New York Times best seller Catherynne M. Valente.A woman who dreams of machines. A paper lantern that falls in love. The most compelling video game youve never played and that nobody can ever play twice. This collection of Catherynne M. Valentes stories and poems with Japanese themes includes the lauded novella Silently and Very Fast, the awardnominated Thirteen Ways of Looking at Space/Time, and Ghosts of Gunkanjimawhich originally appeared in a book smaller than your palm, published in a limited edition of twentyfour.Also included are two new stories: the semiautobiographical, metafictional, and utterly magical Ink, Water, Milk and the cinematic, demonhaunted Story No. 6.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Melancholy of Mechagirl' about? A: 'The Melancholy of Mechagirl' is a collection of science fiction and fantasy stories by Catherynne M. Valente, focusing on Japanese themes. It includes various narratives about a woman who dreams of machines, a paper lantern in love, and a unique video game experience.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Melancholy of Mechagirl' is Catherynne M. Valente, a multiple-award winning author and New York Times best seller.
- Q: What type of stories are included in this collection? A: This collection features both stories and poems that explore themes related to Japan, including the novella 'Silently and Very Fast' and the award-nominated 'Thirteen Ways of Looking at Space/Time'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Melancholy of Mechagirl' has a total of 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Melancholy of Mechagirl' published? A: 'The Melancholy of Mechagirl' was published on July 16, 2013.
- Q: Are there any new stories included in this collection? A: Yes, the collection includes two new stories: 'Ink, Water, Milk' and 'Story No. 6,' which are both unique contributions to the anthology.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Melancholy of Mechagirl' is sold in new condition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of science fiction and fantasy? A: Yes, this collection is ideal for fans of science fiction and fantasy, particularly those interested in stories with Japanese influences.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'The Melancholy of Mechagirl' is the Original edition.