{"product_id":"alien-stories","title":"Alien Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eE.C. Osondu's Alien Stories is a collection of short stories that explore what it means to be an alien, blending science-fiction tropes and immigration narratives to reveal what unites us all as 'aliens within a complex and interconnected universe. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 May 2021\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: BOA Editions, Limited\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eE.C. Osondu, a celebrated Nigerian-born writer, showcases his remarkable talent in the realm of short stories with his captivating collection titled Alien Stories. This remarkable work has earned him the prestigious BOA Short Fiction Prize. Within these eighteen captivating tales, Osondu delves into the concept of alienation, exploring the profound implications of encountering the unexpected. By employing a dualistic interpretation of the term \"alien,\" which encompasses both foreignness and extraterrestrialness, Osondu challenges conventional science-fiction tropes and immigration narratives. Through a seamless blend of these elements, he evokes a whirlwind of otherness, challenging our preconceived notions and revealing the underlying unity that binds us all as \"aliens within a complex and interconnected universe.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout Alien Stories, Osondu employs a keen wit and insightful observations about society and human nature. His stories transcend geographical boundaries, traversing from Africa to America, outer space, and back again. Through these diverse landscapes, Osondu skillfully dismantles the concept of foreignness, unveiling the commonalities that unite us as inhabitants of this vast universe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith his exceptional storytelling abilities, E.C. Osondu has created a masterpiece that invites readers to explore the depths of human experience and contemplate the intricacies of our existence. Alien Stories is a testament to the power of literature to transcend boundaries and ignite our curiosity about the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 214g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 134 x 203 x 15 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781950774319\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"E.C. Osondu","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44098747367674,"sku":"9781950774319","price":6.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/ca3ef018dddad7c872506cfd8db4c297.jpg?v=1633315663","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/alien-stories","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}