Dispatches from Anarres: Tales from Portland Authors in Tribute to Ursula K. Le Guin [B1044]

2021 PB in excellent condition. Named for the anarchist utopia in Ursula K. Le Guin's science fiction classic The Dispossessed, Dispatches from Anarres embodies the anarchic spirit of Le Guin's hometown while paying tribute to her enduring vision. In stories that range from fantasy to sci fi to realism, some of Portland's most vital voices have come together to celebrate Le Guin's lasting legacy and influence on that most subversive of human faculties: the imagination.

This sci-fi/fantasy anthology includes: Fonda Lee's "Old Souls" explores the role of violence and redemption across time and space; Rachael K. Jones's "The Night Bazaar for Women Turning into Reptiles" touches on gender oppression and a woman's right to choose; Molly Gloss's "Wenonah's Gift" imagines coming-of-age in a post-collapse culture determined to avoid past wrongs; and Lidia Yuknavitch's "Neuron" reveals that fairy tales may, in fact, be the best way to understand the paradoxes of science. Other contributors include Curtis Chen, Kesha Aj?s?-Fisher, Juhea Kim, Tina Connolly, David D. Levine, Leni Zumas, Rene Denfeld, and Michelle Ruiz Keil, with a foreword by David Naimon, co-author (with Le Guin) of Ursula K. Le Guin: Conversations on Writing.

From recent-ish Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Having loved the fiction of Ursula K. Le Guin since I was in junior high, I eagerly anticipated this tribute anthology from the moment I learned about it on social media. What better way to honor a great storyteller than with stories? I'm happy to report this diverse collection does not disappoint! With each story, whether fantasy, science fiction, or realistic, I had a sense of dropping instantly into a fully formed world. Covering the spectrum of speculative fiction, these stories are filled with humor, heartbreak, adventure-the whole human and nonhuman experience. Highly recommended for Le Guin fans, especially those who want to feel her influence radiating through the work of contemporary authors; and for anyone who wants to sample a wide variety of excellent writing in the realms of fantasy and science fiction."; "I enjoyed this a lot more than most anthologies I've tried. It seemed more thought-out and well-organized, and I appreciated the notes from each author on the ways in which Le Guin inspired their stories."