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Canadian Science Fiction And Fantasy Publishing House Announces Releases That Span 3 Countries, 2 Imprints and Several New Worlds...
EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing and Tesseract Books, both imprints of Hades Publications in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, presented its Forthcoming Release announcement today.
(PRWEB) January 13, 2004 --Hades Publications, proud parents of the EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing and Tesseract Books imprints, is pleased to announce the following new releases for 2004.
Brian Hades, publisher and owner of Hades Publications - the parent company of the imprints told us, "Although each imprint features speculative fiction in its own way - special care is taken to maintain both Tesseract Books and EDGE's separate identities throughout the editorial process.
TESSERACT BOOKS is distinctly Canadian speculative fiction, featuring all Canadian authors. EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing, on the other hand, draws from the talents of both International and Canadian Science Fiction authors."
Hades acquired Tesseract Books in September of 2003. Both imprints are committed to providing excellence in Science Fiction, and have won various awards for their books.
"We are very much on the same page",says Hades.
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Tesseract 2004 Releases
TRADE PAPERBACK - Fiction/Science Fiction & Fantasy
Dreams of the Sea by Quebec's Élisabeth Vonarburg
(ISBN: 1-895836-96-4, February 2004, 13.95 US / 20.95 CDN, Trade Paperback, 5.5" x 8.5", 291 pages)
Eïlai, an elderly native dreamer, prophesizes that her planet, Tyranaël, will be visited by colonists from Earth and, using her dreaming abilities, envisions both past and future events surrounding the devastating and mysterious blue phenomenon known only as the Sea. This is the first book in the English translation of Vonarburgs award winning Tyranaël series. "Glorious, lush novel, very dreamlike indeed" - Nalo Hopkinson
The Apparition Trail by British Columbia's Lisa Smedman
(ISBN 1-894063-22-8, May 2004, 14.95 US / 19.95 CDN, Trade Paperback, 5.5" x 8.5", 264 pages)
In 19th century western Canada, NWMP Mountie Marmaduke Grayburns strange powers put him on the trail of a missing minister and a magical native artifact. Battling supernatural forces, and powerful Indian shamans intent on reclaiming their land, Grayburn must unravel a conspiracy before the dreaded 'Day of Changes can occur.
"A perfect blending of 21st century steam punk style and 19th century Victorian sensibilities.Marmaduke Grayburn is destined to become the next great Canadian literary hero"- David Wilson, Great Grandson of Northwest Mounted Police Hero David Patterson.
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EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing
2004 Releases
TRADE PAPERBACK - Fiction/Science Fiction & Fantasy
Orbital Burn by Australia's K. A. Bedford
(ISBN 1-894063-10-4, February 2004, 14.95 US / 19.95 CDN, Trade Paperback, 6" x 9", 305 pages)
A seriously down on her luck unlicensed Stalktown PI named Louise "Lou" Meagher ekes out a sparse living solving petty crimes. She is chronically broke, clinically dead, and nervous about being evacuated from her home planet, Kestrel, which in nine days time will be hit by an unstoppable doomsday rock, known as the Bloody Bastard. But Lou takes on one last case: helping a cybernetically enhanced canine named Dog, locate his former master, a defective biological android boy known only as Kid.
"Here's Hard Boiled SF at its finest" - John Peters, New York Public Library
KEAEN: For Life, For Love, For Liberty by New Zealand's Till Noever
(ISBN 1-894063-08-2, March 2004, 14.95 US / 19.95 CDN, Trade Paperback, 5.5" x 8.5", 350 pages)
A fast moving, thought provoking journey of discoveries, awakenings and unexpected second chances. Set in a land where monsters roam and magices manipulate the course of history, a young Keaen and his sister defy an ancient covenant and the roles set by the precepts of ancient traditions to risk everything for personal "life, love and liberty"! "This book is a great fun read. The characters are rich and engaging, the action moves along briskly, and the plot twists keep coming." - Anthony Robbins
Even the Stones by Canada's Marie Jakober
(ISBN 1-894063-18-X, April 2004, 14.95 US / 19.95 CDN, Trade Paperback, 5.5" x 8.5", 350 pages
Award winning author Marie Jakober, explores themes of personal and political power in this compelling tale of a kidnapped queen who escapes her oppressive enemies and reclaims her throne, only to fight a fierce and ill-matched war against her former captors.
"It is a fantasy without wishful thinking, both ruthless and tender, not to be forgotten."- Ursula K. LeGuin
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Further information can be found at www.edgewebsite.com
For reviews or author tour information/interviews/reviews please contact:
Janice Shoults
EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing
Publishing Office: 403-254-0160,
Marketing Office: 780-460-1756 janice@hadespublications.com
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