Courttia Newland
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Cosmogramma
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Courttia Newland's first collection of speculative fiction shorts explores an alternate future as experienced by the African diaspora, featuring robots, Kill Parties, matriarchal mer creatures, and mysterious seeds. Newland brings a fresh eye to themes of greed, ambition, and self-destruction, highlighting human strength and resilience.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2021
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
In his captivating debut collection of speculative fiction shorts, Courttia Newland takes readers on a thought-provoking journey into an alternate future, where the African diaspora thrives. Within this imaginative realm, robots, once employed as human proxies in a war, are infused with human desires, leading to unforeseen consequences. Kill Parties roam the desolate streets of a post-apocalyptic world, where survival is a constant struggle. Meanwhile, a matriarchal race of mer creatures relies on interbreeding with mortals to ensure their survival, sparking intriguing societal dynamics. Mysterious seeds mysteriously appear in cities worldwide, transforming into the likeness of their surrounding people, creating a surreal and unsettling atmosphere.
Through his vivid storytelling and imaginative prose, Newland delves into timeless themes of human nature, exploring the depths of greed, ambition, and self-destruction. However, he also highlights our remarkable strength and resilience in the face of adversity. The stories in this collection are filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they navigate through a world that is both familiar and utterly transformed.
With his sharp, fresh perspective, Newland invites us to contemplate the possibilities of a future where the boundaries between technology and humanity are blurred, and where the line between good and evil becomes increasingly blurred. This collection is a must-read for fans of speculative fiction, as well as anyone who seeks to explore the complex and fascinating nature of the human experience.
Weight: 328g
Dimension: 137 x 213 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786897091
Edition number: Main
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