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Walking The Clouds: An Anthology Of Indigenous Science Fiction (Sun Tracks),Used
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In This Firstever Anthology Of Indigenous Science Fiction Grace Dillon Collects Some Of The Finest Examples Of The Craft With Contributions By Native American, First Nations, Aboriginal Australian, And New Zealand Maori Authors. The Collection Includes Seminal Authors Such As Gerald Vizenor, Historically Important Contributions Often Categorized As 'Magical Realism' By Authors Like Leslie Marmon Silko And Sherman Alexie, And Authors More Recognizable To Science Fiction Fans Like William Sanders And Stephen Graham Jones. Dillon'S Engaging Introduction Situates The Pieces In The Larger Context Of Science Fiction And Its Conventions.Organized By Subgenre, The Book Starts With Native Slipstream, Stories Infused With Time Travel, Alternate Realities And Alternative History Like Vizenor'S 'Custer On The Slipstream.' Next Up Are Stories About Contact With Other Beings Featuring, Among Others, An Excerpt From Gerry William'S The Black Ship. Dillon Includes Stories That Highlight Indigenous Science Like A Piece From Archie Weller'S Land Of The Golden Clouds, Asserting That One Of The Roles Of Native Science Fiction Is To Disentangle That Science From Notions Of 'Primitive' Knowledge And Myth. The Fourth Section Calls Out Stories Of Apocalypse Like William Sanders' 'When This World Is All On Fire' And A Piece From Zainab Amadahy'S The Moons Of Palmares. The Anthology Closes With Examples Of Biskaabiiyang, Or 'Returning To Ourselves,' Bringing Together Stories Like Eden Robinson'S 'Terminal Avenue' And A Piece From Robert Sullivan'S Star Waka.An Essential Book For Readers And Students Of Both Native Literature And Science Fiction, Walking The Clouds Is An Invaluable Collection. It Brings Together Not Only Great Examples Of Native Science Fiction From An Internationallyknown Cast Of Authors, But Dillon'S Insightful Scholarship Sheds New Light On The Traditions Of Imagining An Indigenous Future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Walking the Clouds'? A: 'Walking the Clouds' is an anthology that focuses on Indigenous science fiction, showcasing stories from Native American, First Nations, Aboriginal Australian, and New Zealand Maori authors.
- Q: Who is the author of this anthology? A: The anthology is edited by Grace Dillon, who curates a selection of Indigenous science fiction stories.
- Q: What types of stories are included in this collection? A: The collection features a range of sub-genres, including Native slipstream, stories about contact with other beings, Indigenous science, tales of apocalypse, and biskaabiiyang, which emphasizes 'returning to ourselves'.
- Q: How is the book organized? A: 'Walking the Clouds' is organized by sub-genre, making it easy for readers to explore different themes within Indigenous science fiction.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Walking the Clouds'? A: The book was published on March 1, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does the anthology have? A: 'Walking the Clouds' contains 272 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of Native literature? A: Yes, 'Walking the Clouds' is an essential read for students and enthusiasts of Native literature as it highlights significant contributions from Indigenous authors.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the First Edition of 'Walking the Clouds'.
- Q: Are there notable authors featured in this anthology? A: Yes, the anthology includes works from notable authors such as Gerald Vizenor, Leslie Marmon Silko, and Sherman Alexie, among others.
- Q: Is 'Walking the Clouds' available in different formats? A: The book is available in paperback format.