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John Joseph Adams; L.A. Banks, David Farland, Alan Dean Foster, Theodora Gross, Grady Hendrix, David D. Levine, Marjorie M. Liu, L.E. Modesitt, Jr., Jeremiah Tolbert, Genevieve Valentine, Daniel H. Wilson, Laird Barron, Jeffrey Ford, Diana Gabaldon, Austin Grossman, Mary Robinette Kowal, Heather Lindsley, Seanan McGuire, Naomi Novik, Harry Turtledove, Carrie Vaughn, Ben H. Winters
Language: English
Published by Tor Books, New York, 2013
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- Title
- The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination: Original Short Fiction for the Modern Evil Genius
- Author
- John Joseph Adams; L.A. Banks, David Farland, Alan Dean Foster, Theodora Gross, Grady Hendrix, David D. Levine, Marjorie M. Liu, L.E. Modesitt, Jr., Jeremiah Tolbert, Genevieve Valentine, Daniel H. Wilson, Laird Barron, Jeffrey Ford, Diana Gabaldon, Austin Grossman, Mary Robinette Kowal, Heather Lindsley, Seanan McGuire, Naomi Novik, Harry Turtledove, Carrie Vaughn, Ben H. Winters
- Publisher
- Tor Books, New York
- Publication year
- 2013
- Condition
- As New
- Dust jacket
- As New
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0765326442
- ISBN 13
- 9780765326447
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
From Victor Frankenstein to Lex Luthor, from Dr. Moreau to Dr. Doom, readers have long been fascinated by insane plans for world domination and the madmen who devise them. Typically, we see these villains through the eyes of good guys. This anthology, however, explores the world of mad scientists and evil geniusesfrom their own wonderfully twisted point of view.
An all-star roster of bestselling authorsincluding Diana Gabaldon, Daniel Wilson, Austin Grossman, Naomi Novik, and Seanan McGuire twenty-two great storytellers all toldhave produced a fabulous assortment of stories guaranteed to provide readers with hour after hour of high-octane entertainment born of the most megalomaniacal mayhem imaginable.
Everybody loves villains. They're bad; they always stir the pot; they're much more fun than the good guys, even if we want to see the good guys win. Their fiendish schemes, maniacal laughter, and limitless ambition are legendary, but what lies behind those crazy eyes and wicked grins? Howand whydo they commit these nefarious deeds? And why are they so set on taking over the world?
If you've ever asked yourself any of these questions, you're in luck: It's finally time for the madmen's side of the story.
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About the Author
JOHN JOSEPH ADAMS is the bestselling editor of Wastelands, Under the Moons of Mars, Seeds of Change, The Living Dead, The Way of the Wizard, By Blood We Live, and The Improbable Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. He's a two-time finalist for the Hugo and a three-time finalist for the World Fantasy Award. He is also the publisher and editor of Lightspeed Magazine, and the cohost of Wired.com's "The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy" podcast. He lives in Coastal Central California.
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