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Future Wars . . . and Other Punchlines de Hank Davis
de Hank Davis - Género: English
Sinopsis
Trade paperback humorous military science fiction anthology. Featuring a mix of classic science fiction reprints and original stories by Baen regulars. Includes stories by David Drake, Frederik Pohl, Howard F. Waldrop, Christopher Anvil and more.
CATCH-22 IN OUTER SPACE?
War, as the general said, is hell, but it also has its humorous moments, though the humor may be grim, and you had to be there to get the joke. War is likely to continue into the future, and into space, no matter how many idealistic speeches are made and U.N. sponsored treaties get signed, and so will the wartime jokes, ranging from slapstick to gallows humor. And if you had to be there to get the point, some of the best writers in science fiction are on board to put you there . . .
David Drake, the Dean of military science fiction, turns to fantasy and shows the result of having a combat balloon manned by halflings of dubious competence.
Frederik Pohl tells of the invasion of Earth by aliens with impenetrable force shields, and how a goldbricking soldier with all the ethics of a career politician became an unlikely (and unwilling) hero.
Herbert Gold considers the lighter (?) side of the strategy of M.A.D. (Mutual Assured Destruction).
Theodore R. Cogswell, in a story which the Science Fiction Writers of America voted into their Science Fiction Hall of Fame, presents an isolated planets outpost, left behind after the collapse of galactic civilization, and the psychological subterfuge that kept morale from failing.
Steven Utley and Howard F. Waldrop, in a Nebula Award and Locus Award-nominated work of alternate history, report on General George Armstrong Custers ill-fated mission when he and his dirigible-borne paratroopers were attacked by Chief Crazy Horses biplane squadron.
Christopher Anvil shows that when aliens with overwhelming technological superiority invade Earth, their campaign can completely unravel because the local conditions are nothing like those back home. (A tornado is just moving airhow could that be dangerous?)
And more!
Future war may be future hellbut therell also be future hilarity.
**
Trade paperback humorous military science fiction anthology. Featuring a mix of classic science fiction reprints and original stories by Baen regulars. Includes stories by David Drake, Frederik Pohl, Howard F. Waldrop, Christopher Anvil and more.
CATCH-22 IN OUTER SPACE?
War, as the general said, is hell, but it also has its humorous moments, though the humor may be grim, and you had to be there to get the joke. War is likely to continue into the future, and into space, no matter how many idealistic speeches are made and U.N. sponsored treaties get signed, and so will the wartime jokes, ranging from slapstick to gallows humor. And if you had to be there to get the point, some of the best writers in science fiction are on board to put you there . . .
David Drake, the Dean of military science fiction, turns to fantasy and shows the result of having a combat balloon manned by halflings of dubious competence.
Frederik Pohl tells of the invasion of Earth by aliens with impenetrable force shields, and how a goldbricking soldier with all the ethics of a career politician became an unlikely (and unwilling) hero.
Herbert Gold considers the lighter (?) side of the strategy of M.A.D. (Mutual Assured Destruction).
Theodore R. Cogswell, in a story which the Science Fiction Writers of America voted into their Science Fiction Hall of Fame, presents an isolated planets outpost, left behind after the collapse of galactic civilization, and the psychological subterfuge that kept morale from failing.
Steven Utley and Howard F. Waldrop, in a Nebula Award and Locus Award-nominated work of alternate history, report on General George Armstrong Custers ill-fated mission when he and his dirigible-borne paratroopers were attacked by Chief Crazy Horses biplane squadron.
Christopher Anvil shows that when aliens with overwhelming technological superiority invade Earth, their campaign can completely unravel because the local conditions are nothing like those back home. (A tornado is just moving airhow could that be dangerous?)
And more!
Future war may be future hellbut therell also be future hilarity.
**
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A fun collection of new and reprints on a subject not often covered. I especially enjoyed Airborne All the Way (David Drake), The Spectre General (Theodore R. Cogswell), and Who Goes Going? (Sarah A. Hoyt). I especially enjoyed Custer's Last Jump by Utley and Waldrop which I had not had a chance to read before. If you military fiction or comic fiction (although your mileage may vary) or both together, you are ly to find something to enjoy.comedy fantasy military-fiction ...more1 Norman Weatherly90 1 follower
This was a good collection of Science Fiction stories with the loose theme of being humorous. The humorous part played much looser than the Science Fiction part although there was subtle humour in each of the samples. Not much to complain about overall, so five stars it is. Erika498 7
A collection of humorous military science fiction. This book was not quite what I expected but I probably should have expected what it was. There wasn't really any slapstick or silly humor, and more of the ironic and slightly black humor, which make sense especially considering quite a few of the author have a military background.
Most of the stories worked quite well, there were only about three that I really couldn't get into, which makes this one of the stronger collections I have read overall, and I also now have some new authors and series I'm interested in checking out after reading these samples of their work.
If you military science fiction you will probably find stories to appeal to you, and if you are curious about military science fiction but intimidated by it's reputation, this is a good place to dip your toes in the waters and try them out. anthology science-fiction John1,699 54
I guess we just have different definitions of "funny." Aside from the editor plugging two of his own stories most of the contents are Golden Age, and aside from Cogswell's classic "Spectre General" the only entries I thought even mildly amusing were "Abominable Earthman," "Airborne all the way," "Custer's last jump," and "Historical note." And, "Who goes boing?" merits special mention for being funny before suddenly turning into a horror story at the end. Otherwise, bleh.
Notable line (from Cogswell, natch): "It's always darkest before the storm."sf-fantasy Douglas Berry190 6
I bought this at Baycon thinking it would be filled with funny military stories. Sadly, I was mistaken. The bulk of the tales within barely crack humorous. At best there are some pretty good absurdist stories, but the concept of the is so ripe for humor that I can't believe an editor so missed the mark on this one.
There are some decent Golden Age stuff here, but not worth paying for. Find it at the library or at a used bookstore if you must.science-fiction Sean Randall1,941 44
A nice collection, some new to me but most not, especially those stories published before the turn of the century. I don't think a particular story leapt out at me as overwhelmingly brilliant but, if war is your thing, at least worthy of a look, I'd say. Jamesboggie299 19
This is a good anthology. The stories are not so much funny as light-hearted. Still, it is definitely worth the time to read. My favorite entries were "The Abominable Earthman" by Frederik Pohl, "The Gentle Earth" by Christopher Anvil, and "The Spectre General" by Theodore R. Cogswell. Glen628
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