Untethered A Magic IPhone Anthology |
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Editor:
| Southard, Janine A. |
Author:
| Held, Rhiannon Vick, Edd Millering, Kris Lasser, Jon Burgess, Jonathon O'Cinneide, C. S. Giddings, Aaron Lowry, Dale Cameron Vogel, Dawn Yadlosky, Kyle Rogers, J. S. Frishberg, Manny Jones, H. M. Oak, Raven Dorie, Sarina Reinmiller, Jeremiah Warren, Stevehen Hackwith, Amanda Dell'Isola, Angela Djock, Stephanie Moritz, A. |
ISBN: | 978-1-63327-022-0 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2016 |
Publisher: | Cantina Publishing
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $5.99 |
Book Description:
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20 stories of magic and technologyAlmost everyone carries a smartphone these days. They sit in pockets and on tables. They sleep on headboards and are the first things their owners check in the morning. They've edged out more mundane equipment likecalendars and MP3 players. They aren't magical, of course. Or are they?In Untethered: A Magic iPhone Anthology, 21 authors twist reality and call into question the mundanity we hold in our hands. They asked the question, "Is that smartphone...
More Description20 stories of magic and technologyAlmost everyone carries a smartphone these days. They sit in pockets and on tables. They sleep on headboards and are the first things their owners check in the morning. They've edged out more mundane equipment likecalendars and MP3 players. They aren't magical, of course. Or are they?In Untethered: A Magic iPhone Anthology, 21 authors twist reality and call into question the mundanity we hold in our hands. They asked the question, "Is that smartphone completely explainable by science?" and they decide the answer is a resounding "No!"In some of these fictional pieces, that means the phone itself is explicitly magical (such as taking the perfect selfie every time). In other short stories, they run magical apps (like when a tech company keeps a mythological creature chained up in its server room). Some stories skate closer to science fiction with a Siri who has become sentient (and she's not impressed with how you ignore her turn-by-turn directions). Others go for a more classic horror-fantasy approach (with demonic possessions).Every single one of these stories has something interesting to offer--from philosophical jumping-board to hilarious entertainment. Which will be your favorite? From award-winners and brave new voices, from experienced fantasists and professional technologists, these stories are fun, clever, and often positive about the power of technology.Enjoy new stories from Rhiannon HeldEdd VickKris MilleringJon LasserJonathon BurgessC.S. O'CinneideAaron Giddings, Sr.Dale Cameron LowryDawn VogelKyle YadloskyJ.S. RogersManny FrishbergH.M. JonesRaven OakSarina DorieJeremiah ReinmillerStevehen WarrenAmanda HackwithAngela Dell'IsolaStephanie DjockA. Moritz At the intersection of fantasy and technology, iPhones could go either way.Magic knows your number, and it's calling you.