Bøger af Fred Patten

A collection of 14 stories from the 1940's to the present by such masters of science fiction as Fredric Brown, John Christopher, Poul Anderson, Gordon R. Dickson, and Paul Di Filippo, as well as others. These tales explore the evolution of sentient animal characters in modern fiction through comedy, drama, and suspenseful tales. Here you will find talking cats, elephants, mice, and wolves; experimental subjects, and twisted fairy tales; creatures of science and fantasy, all for your enjoyment.

National animals, from fierce predators and raptors to peaceful herbivores and songbirds, mark great significance in the nations they represent, whether as an emblem of war and defense or a symbol of friendship and tourism. But these mascots aren't restricted to just nations. Look at individual states and towns, political cartoons, and even cereal boxes. Animals have been long-since used as a representation of pride and respect all over the world, and the stories contained in Symbol of a Nation show that pride in full glory. Whether it's the lion of Amsterdam or the sable antelope of Zimbabwe, show your respect for the symbols of these nations.

A Tenth Anniversary CelebrationSince 2001, The Ursa Major Awards have been awarded every year to the best writers, artists, and creators of anthropomorphic media. Voted on by the community at large, they honor the best in every field of artistic endeavor. This anthology is a celebration of the first ten years of anthropomorphic short fiction, collecting both winners and nominees from across the years to provide readers with a sample of the best authors the furry community has to offer.So read, enjoy, and then help decide the next winners of this fine award by voting for the next ten years of Ursa Major Awards.Features the following stories:Beneath the Crystal Sea by Brock HoaglandFamiliars by Michael H. PayneIn the Line of Duty by M.C.A. HogarthFelicia and the Tailcutter's Curse by Charles P. A. MelvilleIn His Own Country by Kristin FontaineJacks to Open by Kyell GoldDon't Blink by Kyell GoldSix by Samuel C. ConwayDrifting by Kyell GoldAiloura by Paul Di FilippoSt. Ailbe's Hall by Naomi Kritzer

Bringing together twenty-one original short stories and two reprints, this 291-page collection is about anthropomorphic animals in funny situations. It's designed to appeal to both science-fiction and fantasy fans, as well as fans of humor in fantasy. Everything from a llama barbershop quartet to a lupine generation gap, a rabbit king battling a dinosaur (or is it a dragon?), a human with a spider fiancée, a dog-hating postal worker turned into a were-chihuahua, inept wolf Vikings, to a dog movie screenwriter - and much more! All these stories are for your imagination and enjoyment. Plus you get each author's favorite animal joke, and a recommended-reading list.

Lovable scoundrels and scoundrels we love to hate.From rascals causing harmless mischief to dark lords with evil in their hearts, scoundrels can be found in every world, mundane to fantastical. We fight them, laugh at them, and sometimes root for them.The twenty-seven stories in ROAR volume 6 explore scoundrels of every stripe, in every walk of life. Read stories from celebrated anthropomorphic authors, award-winning science-fiction and fantasy authors, and talented newcomers to the furry genre!Contents:Squonk the Dragon by Pete ButlerBrush and Sniff by mwalimuFaithful by Marshall L. MoseleyGerbil 07 by HuskyteerCSI: Transylvania by Kevin M. GloverHard Scratching In Kittytown by Blake HutchinsHold the Moon by Eric M. WitcheyErnest by Lyn McConchieTwo Crows, Two Wires, and the Moon by Andrew S. TaylorInto the Wind by RechanAt What Cost by Jeeves the RooA City With No Children by James StegallPerch by Sarah DoebereinerThe Cat Thief by Laura "Munchkin" LewisFood, Feuds and Fake Flora by Ocean TigroxPuppy Love by George S. WalkerI Hold My Father's Paws by David D. Levine0mega by Garrett MarcoSkinned by Kyell GoldRelics, Rabbits, and Tuscan Reds by Slip WolfShadows of Horses by Phil GeuszCoyote's Voice by Altivo OveroProf Fox by Mark Patrick LynchWolves and Foxes by Amy FontaineUnexpected Bouquets by Ellen SaundersClearance Papers by Fred PattenEdward Bear and the Very Long Walk by Ken Scholes

Tales featuring anthropomorphic animals have been around as long as there have been storytellers to spin them. This selected compilation provides an overview from 1784 to the 2010s, covering such popular novels as Watership Down, forgotten gems like The Stray Lamb, and science fiction works like Sundiver.