Dark Matter
A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora
by Sheree R. Thomas

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Including work by:
Steven Barnes, Octavia E. Butler, Samuel R. Delany, Tananarive Due, Jewelle Gomez, Walter Mosley, Ishmael Reed, and many more...

From the bittersweet lessons of the African diaspora to the rich complexities of modern experience to utterly phantasmagoric future civilizations, here is a collection of stories that transmute our world...DARK MATTER

Speculative fiction, fantasy, and science fiction are assumed to be the genres of alternative thought; however, too often these realms of imagination reflect only the Occidental vision and culture. Now an important new anthology, the first of its kind, explodes such preconceptions with more than a century of fantastic fiction by preeminent and emerging authors of the African diaspora, including recipients of literature's most prestigious awards.

This richly vibrant collection of stories and essays displays the brilliance of writers ranging from the early pioneers, such as Charles W. Chestnutt, W. E. B. Du Bois, and George S. Schuyler, to Samuel R. Delany and Octavia E. Butler--whose classic sf became the springboards for their fame--to such renowned figures of the African American literary tradition as playwright-critic Amiri Baraka and satirist Ishmael Reed. DARK MATTER also highlights a wide spectrum of talents who have garnered both genre and mainstream acclaim, including Steven Barnes, Tananarive Due, Jewelle Gomez, Nalo Hopkinson, Walter Mosley, and Kalamu ya Salaam.

Astonishing, compelling, erotic, and profound stories of worlds within and beyond abound in DARK MATTER. This comprehensive, landmark collection is a vital contribution to an exciting universe of fresh metaphor and myth.

Dark Matter
A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Diaspora
by Sheree R. Thomas

ISBN: 0446525839
ISBN-13: 9780446525831
Publisher: Aspect (Warner Books)
Publication Date: 2000
Format: Hardcover, 448 pages
Book Type: New Bargain Book
Condition: New, No remainder mark. Minor shelf wear and slightly yellowed pages.

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