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Monsters - by Russell Smith (Paperback)

Name: Monsters - by Russell Smith (Paperback)
Brand: Rare Machines
SKU: 1007843672
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A bold, unsettling, and sinister collection of stories that asks what monster means.What is a monster?
About the Author: Russell Smith is a novelist and acquiring editor at Dundurn Press.
208 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Gothic

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Book Synopsis

A bold, unsettling, and sinister collection of stories that asks what monster means.

What is a monster? The word encompasses the grotesque, the immoral, or the merely wondrous. Mythical creatures, corrupt executives, and cruel exes are all monsters. Monsters live among us. Sometimes the monster is us.

What do monsters mean to writers? Here is a literary grab-bag: fourteen writers from diverse genres -- literary, mystery, horror, the experimental -- interpret monsters either literal or metaphorical. The result is a snapshot of contemporary fiction.

Stories from: Sifton Tracey Anipare, Steve Burrows, Brenda Chapman, Chinenye Emezie, Barbara Fradkin, Zsuzsi Gartner, Liz Harmer, Babak Lakghomi, Pasha Malla, Andrew Pyper, Naben Ruthnum, Alexis Stefanovich-Thomson, Andrew Sullivan, and Emily A. Weedon.

About the Author

Russell Smith is a novelist and acquiring editor at Dundurn Press. His most recent novel is Self Care. He lives in Toronto.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)

Weight: .06 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 208

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Gothic

Publisher: Rare Machines

Format: Paperback

Author: Russell Smith

Language: English

Street Date: October 13, 2026

TCIN: 1007843672

UPC: 9781459757424

Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-9989

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What genres are represented in this collection?

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A: The book features genres like literary fiction, mystery, horror, and experimental writing.
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Q: What does the author mean by 'monsters live among us'?

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A: The author implies that monsters can represent real-life figures or aspects of human nature itself.
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Q: How many writers contributed to this book?

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A: Fourteen writers from diverse genres contributed stories to this unsettling collection.
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Q: What themes are explored in this collection of stories?

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A: The collection explores themes of monstrosity, morality, and the various interpretations of what constitutes a monster.
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