The Reality Machine (Tales of the Immediate Future)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Burns, Cliff

Science Fiction

Black Dog Press

A "Best of..." selection of Cliff Burns' poems, drawn from the past 25 years. Surreal, searing, apocalyptic and personal, these pieces range from a microscopic examination of human existence to verses that ponder vast, cosmological questions. For those who like their poetry dark and lyrical, where the power and glory of the printed word is front and center.  With an Afterword by the author:"My poetry unsettles me. To me, it's utterly revealing and offers an extraordinarily unflattering depiction of the state of my soul. The Void ever present, a pall of oppression and despair hovering over almost every poem..." FINALIST FOR A 2013 RELIT INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD

New and Selected Poems (1984-2011)

Literature & Fiction

Poetry

A compilation of short fiction by acclaimed Canadian author Cliff Burns.These spare, surreal efforts are drawn from the past 25 years, a "Best of..." anthology that is an excellent introduction to a body of work that includes novels, collections, short films and ambient, atmospheric music.For over two and a half decades Cliff Burns has been the bane of corporate publishing and hidebound editors, stubbornly forging his own independent path, in opposition to mediocrity and formula.STROMATA might be his best book yet."Burns' writing is sparse, minimalist, but his words are as sharp as knives."-Corey Redekop, author of SHELF MONKEY

Stromata: Prose Works

Short Stories & Anthologies

<p>Genre-busting short fiction by acclaimed independent author Cliff Burns. Nineteen stories that defy conventional boundaries and safe zones. Original, daring, provocative: includes "Daughter", a harrowing tale of abduction, and the previously unpublished novella "Second Sight". This collection, his first in fifteen years, demonstrates in no uncertain terms why Cliff Burns's novels and stories have gained a cult following among readers around the world: unforgettable characters, an expert fusion of the mundane and miraculous, suspenseful, meticulously crafted narratives... Cliff Burns has been a professional writer for over twenty-five years, with a lengthy list of publication credits. His other books include SO DARK THE NIGHT, THE LAST HUNT, RIGHTEOUS BLOOD and THE REALITY MACHINE. This volume also features an author's Afterword and story notes. SHORTLISTED FOR 2014 "RELIT INDEPENDENT PRESS" AWARD</p>

Exceptions and Deceptions (Short Stories)

Literary

The legend is back! Originally published in 1990, SEX & OTHER ACTS OF THE IMAGINATION was acclaimed for its intimate, personal brand of horror, the power and intensity of its prose. Canadian author Cliff Burns has brought his SEX collection back into print, with a new Foreword and accompanying notes for each story. Containing a host of old favorites--including "Walt Disney in Hell", "The Cattletruck" and the unforgettable "Invisible Boy"--this edition also features a new, previously unavailable tale as well as cover art specially created by the author. Terrifying, literate, passionate...SEX & OTHER ACTS OF THE IMAGINATION will electrify readers and thrill fans of the macabre and horrific.

Sex and Other Acts of the Imagination

Electric Castles: A Book of Urban Legends

Genre Fiction

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