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Lost pages

Lost pages

CyberpunkLiterary Fiction
Pages
207
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

Paul Di Filippo, a pioneer of cyberpunk, presents nine unpredictable stories that place celebrated writers in bizarre, alternate realities. Imagine Franz Kafka as a Gotham street scourge, Henry Miller as a Western Union messenger, or Philip K. Dick as a hardware salesman married to Linda Ronstadt. This collection offers a humorous and imaginative look at what might have been for these literary superstars.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

FunnyWhimsicalThought-ProvokingSatirical
Fish Out of Water

Genres

Cyberpunk Literary Fiction Science Fiction Humor Alternate History

About the author

P
Paul Di Filippo

Paul Di Filippo writes imaginative fantasy, often with a unique twist. Readers enjoy his collections like "Clockwork Fairy Tales" and "The Wildside Book of Fantasy: 20 Great Tales of Fantasy.

Characters

Frank KafkaProtagonist
Henry MillerProtagonist
Philip K. DickProtagonist
Linda RonstadtSupporting
All characters in Lost pages

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lost Pages connect to Paul Di Filippo's other works?

    This collection is a standalone work within Di Filippo's bibliography, distinct from his more interconnected steampunk or biopunk novels. It showcases his experimental side by reimagining literary figures in speculative scenarios, rather than expanding on his established fictional universes.

  • What makes Lost Pages unique among short story collections?

    The collection is notable for its consistent premise of placing real-world literary figures into alternate, often anachronistic, realities. This provides a meta-fictional layer, inviting readers to consider the authors' own styles and themes through a speculative lens.