The Future Is Queer: A Science Fiction Anthology

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One of the few queer science fiction anthology to be published in the last 10 years. The stories ask questions such as: Is true assimilation possible?', 'What are the implications of cloning, gender choice and gender reassignment?' and 'How will 'the right' react to further progress of GLBT concerns?' Includes an illustrated story by Neil Gaiman, futurist cult star, and a story by Rachel Pollack, a World Fantasy Award winner. Co-editor Labonte is best known as editor of the Best Gay Erotica series published by Cleis.'

Richard Labonte has been the editor of the book series Best Gay Erotica (Cleis) since 1997. He writes a syndicated gay book review column, ?Book Marks, ? for Q Syndicate, and also the gay men's edition of ?Books to Watch Out For.? He lives in Bowen Island, BC, Canada. Lawrence Schimel is an award-winning author and anthologist who has published over 80 books in many genres, including PoMoSexuals: Challenging Assumptions about Gender and Sexuality (with Carol Queen), The Drag Queen of Elfland, The Mammoth Book of Gay Erotica, and Things Invisible to See: Lesbian and Gay Tales of Magic Realism.

A fascinating collection with futures as diverse as the community itself?a pleasure to read.?Melissa Scott--Melissa Scott "Melissa Scott " This anthology is a perfect example of why Labont? and Schimel are the best anthologists being published today. Diverse voices and stories make this the perfect book for a lazy Saturday afternoon.?Greg Herron--Greg Herron "Greg Herron " Unusually fine introductions precede this handful of provocative stories by some of our best writers. In these tales the queer future is surely different, yet resonant with legacies from the past.?Katherine V. Forrest--Katherine V. Forrest "Katherine V. Forrest " Vancouver's Arsenal Pulp Press, the Little Press That Could, has hit another home run.... This well-edited anthology of science fiction and fantasy stories offers an amazing selection of talent.... The editors have done a wonderful job. The futuristic genre is perfect for giving us perspective on the present world...?Jim Deva, "Publishers Weekly"--Jim Deva "Publishers Weekly "