{"title":"Lisa Yaszek","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection highlighting the works of Lisa Yaszek, a distinguished scholar and editor renowned for her expertise in science fiction literature. Known for her keen insights and profound understanding of speculative fiction, Yaszek has carved a niche for herself by resurrecting classic tales and shedding light on pioneering authors whose voices might have otherwise faded into obscurity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes enthralling tales like \u003cem\u003eThe Heads of Cerberus and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, where Yaszek curates and brings together a vibrant selection of narratives that challenge and expand the boundaries of traditional fiction. Her work not only celebrates imaginative storytelling but also invites readers to explore the intricate themes and societal reflections often embedded in speculative fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLisa Yaszek's contributions go beyond mere curation; they are an invitation to discover worlds both familiar and fantastical, encouraging readers to reconsider the narratives of the past and present. Whether you're a long-time fan of science fiction or a newcomer to the genre, Yaszek's collection promises an insightful and exciting reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into this carefully assembled literature and experience the magic of stories that transcend time and spark curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-heads-of-cerberus-and-other-stories-by-francis-stevens-9780262549066","title":"The Heads of Cerberus and Other Stories","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExposed to a high-tech dust that can transport people from one dimension to another, three travellers must try to escape the totalitarian Philadelphia of 2118.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen three people in Philadelphia inhale dust developed by a scientist who has discovered parallel universes, they are transported into an interdimensional no-man's-land populated by supernatural beings. From there, they go on to an alternate-future version of Philadelphia—a frightening dystopian nation-state in which citizens are numbered, not named. How will they escape?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Heads of Cerberus and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, introduced by Lisa Yaszek, you will find this world-bending story as well as five others written by Francis Stevens, the pseudonym of Gertrude Barrows Bennett, a pioneering science fiction and fantasy adventure writer from Minneapolis who made her literary debut at the precocious age of 17.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften celebrated as \"the woman who invented dark fantasy,\" Bennett possessed incredible range; her groundbreaking stories—produced largely between 1904 and 1919—suggest that she is better understood as the mother of modern genre fiction writ large. Bennett's work has anticipated everything from the work of Philip K. Dick to Superman comics to \u003cem\u003eThe Hunger Games\u003c\/em\u003e, making it as relevant now as it ever was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrancis Stevens (Gertrude Barrows Bennett, 1884-1948) was the first American woman to publish widely in fantasy and science fiction. Her five short stories and seven longer works of fiction, all of which appeared in pulp magazines such as \u003cem\u003eArgosy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAll-Story Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eWeird Tales\u003c\/em\u003e, would influence everyone from H.P Lovecraft to C.L. Moore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46716816195820,"sku":"9780262549066","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12603673482281.jpg?v=1754445306"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/lisa-yaszek.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}