Books tagged: retrofuturism

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We Don’t Plummet Out of the Sky Anymore    by M. David Blake
Price: Free! 6050 words. Published on April 6, 2010. .

"If I were editing a magazine I would be seriously considering buying this story for publication—but I'm not, so I can't. Sorry." — Bruce Bethke, author of "Cyberpunk" and Headcrash . . . Stan wanted a flying car. No, that wasn't quite accurate... Stan wanted a nice flying car, and the quantities of bliss that purchase would bring. Stan desired bliss. Fortunately, Bliss also desired Stan.
Robot of Leisure #1: Boris and the Open House    by Katharine Miller
Price: $3.99 USD. 350 words. Published on January 12, 2011. .

In Boris and the Open House, it is the first open house for Zükünfthaus and Boris gets the opportunity to show off his skills for hordes of potential homebuyers. As Boris prepares for the festivities, he is frequently distracted by his own enjoyment of his tasks. When the day doesn't go as planned, Boris copes with dashed expectations and uncertainty for the future.
Robot of Leisure #2: Boris Makes a Friend    by Katharine Miller
Price: $3.99 USD. 350 words. Published on January 12, 2011. .

As Boris adjusts to his new life, he spends his days indulging in the leisure activities available to him around Zükünfthaus. After days of swimming, dancing, and playing games, Boris finds there are only so much fun a robot can have by himself. He ventures out of the house in search of playmates and stumbles upon an unlikely kindred spirit during a rainstorm.
Oddball Invaders: 4 Quirky Tales of Alien Conquest    by Michael Canfield
Price: $3.99 USD. 22530 words. Published by Vauk House Press  on February 24, 2012. .

A mysterious green glow in the desert. An aging musician trapped after a cataclysmic event. A gentleman, and an offer, from another planet. A young scientist on a alien world in crisis. Four stories of rampaging giants, desperate attempts to save the world, Faustian bargains…and little green men: Attack of the 50 Ft. Cosmonaut, Mr. Drayo's Visit, and, The Oldies Progression, Send Our Love.