Category Archives: spotlight

SFT from Quebec

Check out this special feature in the latest issue of Words Without Borders on SFFQ (la science-fiction et le fantastique québécois)! “Thriving on Indiscipline: An Introduction to Quebec’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Scene” by Hannah Allen-Shim “Specimen” by Joyce Baker, translated by E. S. Taillon “Chlorosis” by Ariane Gélinas, translated by Remy Attig “Ruins” by Mélodie

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SFT from the Short Story Project

One can find a wealth of SFT on the Short Story Project site – check it out and enjoy! “A Dwarf’s Tale” by Georg Klein, translated from the German by Imogen Taylor “The Cold” by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, translated from the Japanese by Asa Yoneda “The Story of a Sock” by Muhammad al-Asfar, translated from the

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BulgaCon

BulgaCon, an annual gathering of speculative fiction fans in Bulgaria, took place this year on September 22 – 24. I am pleased to provide here an excerpt from Valentin Ivanov, professional astronomer and Bulgarian SF promoter, about the speakers and panels that made this BulgaCon so successful. Enjoy! “Postscript of a Wonderful Bulgacon“ by Valentin

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Italian SF to be Translated

* derived from Francesco Verso’s intro to Freetaly: Italian Science Fiction Lungo i vicoli del tempo (2002) by Lanfranco Fabriani Features the UCCI agency, an Italian version of the Government Time Bureau in charge of monitoring the correct flow of history and protecting Italy’s past from attacks by hostile foreign powers, already common in works

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