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Title: Stars: Original Stories Based on the Songs of Janis Ian by Janis Ian, Daw Books, Mike Resnick ISBN: 0-7564-0177-1 Publisher: Daw Books Pub. Date: 05 August, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.91 (11 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: OUTSTANDING!!!
Comment: That so many incredibly gifted scifi writers were inspired enough by the songs of one songwriter to be willing to contribute to an anthology is amazing. That each story so excellently showcases not only the skill of the storyteller but the essence of the song is nothing short of miraculous. The author list reads like a 'who's who' of scifi writers; from Tad Williams and Spider Robinson, to Mercedes Lackey and Tanith Lee, with Mike Resnick and Janis Ian herself contributing stories into the mix. There is something for everyone in this anthology. You don't need to have any idea who Janis Ian is to be thoroughly engaged by these stories. This book should be on the shelf of every person who considers themselves a fan of science fiction. It's a keeper!
Rating: 5
Summary: SF pay homage to Ms. Ian and her wonderful songs
Comment: The theme is a gimmick as this collection contains thirty tales built from Janis Ian's music. Ms. Ian selected the authors based on her love of science fiction and how each one influenced her lyrics. Thus the anthology goes full circle. Each tale is well written with some being fantastic such as Nancy Kress' "EJ-ES" (work it out) and Resnick's "Society's Gov". No contribution is weak as the STARS of SF pay homage to Ms. Ian and her wonderful songs.
Fans of short story science fiction will appreciate this delightful book, but especially those like this reviewer who remembers hearing "Society's Child" on the radio when some young teen my age was the rage. Though not attending Elsinore (try Hunter Bronx at seventeen) and having not been at conventions in recent years due to health, there is only one personal complaint to this fine collection. Resnick failed to announce that Ms. Ian would be at the 01 World Science Fiction Convention, for this fan of hers would have made superwoman efforts to attend. Keep that in mind bias is showing.
Harriet Klausner
Rating: 5
Summary: An unexpected, wonderful collection of original stories
Comment: Stars deserves ongoing mention as an extraordinary collection of science fiction inspired by the music of folk singer Janis Ian. Janis invited respected authors in the genre to contribute works influenced by her songs: the result is an unexpected, wonderful collection of original stories - based on her music, but no prior familiarity with Ian is required in order to enjoy these varied tales.
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Title:Live: Working Without a Net ASIN: B0000CC85L Publisher: Oh Boy Pub. Date: 07 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $14.99 |
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Title:Billie's Bones ASIN: B0001EFU78 Publisher: Oh Boy Pub. Date: 24 February, 2004 List Price(USD): $13.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $13.98 |
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Title: Irresistible Forces by Jo Beverley, Lois McMaster Bujold, Mary Jo Putney, Catherine Asaro, Jennifer Roberson, Deb Stover ISBN: 0451211111 Publisher: New American Library Pub. Date: 03 February, 2004 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Mortal Suns by Tanith Lee ISBN: 1585672076 Publisher: Overlook Press Pub. Date: 15 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $26.95 |
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Title: Men Writing Science Fiction As Women by Mike Resnick ISBN: 0756401658 Publisher: Daw Books Pub. Date: 04 November, 2003 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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