Edited by John Joseph Adams, editor of Wastelands and The Living Dead. From Star Trek to Star Wars, from Dune to Foundation, science fiction has a rich history of exploring the idea of vast intergalactic societies, and the challenges facing those living in or trying to manage such societies. The stories in Federations will continue that tradition, and herein you will find a mix of all-new, original fiction, alongside selected reprints from authors whose work exemplifies what interstellar SF is capable of, including Lois McMaster Bujold, Orson Scott Card, Anne McCaffrey, George R.R. Martin, L.E. Modesitt, Jr., Alastair Reynolds, Robert J. Sawyer, Robert Silverberg and Harry Turtledove. Additional authors: Alan Dean Foster, Kevin J. Anderson, Doug Beason, John C. Wright, Allen Steele, James Alan Gardner, Catherynne M. Valente
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 / 5.0
Most boring anthology I (sadly) own!:
This was one of the very first items I bought for my new Kindle - and boy, do I regret it! Moreover I had to spend more than $13,- for it, being located in Europe, and quite frankly, I feel ripped off. There was hardly any story I liked or found even slightly interesting, apart from the known dignitaries, like Card, McCaffrey, Bujold etc. who delivered okay, but not outstanding work. I was totally baffled that a writer like Bradford was considered good enough to contribute to this volume. Her... more info
good space operatic anthology:
In many ways, I've started to come to believe that you can't go wrong with a John Joseph Adams' collection. Wastelands: Stories of the Apocalypse was incredible, The Living Dead was great, and Federations...? Also very very good. The "dust jacket description" of this anthology pretty much sums it up... It collects a few different modern takes on the classic science fiction trope: What does it take; what does it mean for a civilization to be interstellar and/or pan-galactic? My take of Federations,... more info
