Is this book part of a series or can it be read on its own?

This volume is the first entry in a multi-book anthology series curated by John Joseph Adams, but because each story is self-contained, you can read it independently without needing to consult the other collections.

Are these stories original to this collection or have they been published elsewhere?

The vast majority of the entries in this anthology are curated reprints of previously published short fiction, serving as a retrospective of the genre rather than a collection of new, exclusive works.

Wastelands

The New Apocalypse

Dystopian Post-Apocalyptic

Pages: 528
Published: 2013
Language: English

Synopsis

Dive into thirty of the best post-apocalyptic short stories in this follow-up to the acclaimed Wastelands anthology. These tales explore humanity's struggle to survive and rebuild after the end of the world. Discover new visions of the future from a stellar lineup of award-winning authors.

How it reads

Dark Tense Thought-Provoking Reflective

Survival Multiple POVs

Prose complexity 7/10

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ViolenceTrauma

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Genres, subjects and placesDystopian, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction +10

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AuthorsAnn Aguirre, Bruce Sterling +27

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