Robots Past & Future Short Stories
By (Author) Chris Beckett
Contributions by Charlotte Brookins
Contributions by Victoria Brun
Contributions by Deborah L. Davitt
Contributions by Calvin Demmer
Contributions by Tianna Ebnet
Contributions by Joshua James Jordan
Contributions by Abigail Kemske
Contributions by Simone King
Contributions by Akis Linardos
Flame Tree Publishing
Flame Tree Publishing
12th August 2025
12th August 2025
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Dystopian and utopian fiction
Classic science fiction
Hardback
432
Width 153mm, Height 234mm, Spine 36mm
792g
In a world of Electric State, Generative AI and advanced robotics, classic science fiction stories are joined here by new tales from open submissions revealing robots from the past, present and future. We enjoyed our Robots and AI book so much that we've followed up by splitting these topics in two, particularly because in the world of Generative AI, Robots and Artificial Intelligence are moving rapidly in new directions. This new Robots anthology delves into the fascinating evolution of robots from the mechanical marvels of the past to the imaginative possibilities of the future. Whether exploring the nostalgia of retro robotics, envisioning futuristic automatons, or unique stories that bridge the two, this exciting collection brings together classic fiction of robots from the past and combines them with new stories by modern authors. The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure. Hardback, Deluxe edition, printed on silver, matt laminated, gold and silver foil stamped, embossed
Born in England in 1955, Chris Beckett (Foreword) is a former social worker and lecturer, based in Cambridge. His first novel, The Holy Machine, included, among other robotic things, robot sex workers and a robot messiah. His collection The Turing Test was the winner of the Edge Hill Short Story Award in 2009, and his novel Dark Eden won the Arthur C. Clarke Award in 2012. (More information at www.chris-beckett.com)