Blowing the trumpet for Burstein
We have received the following blurbs for I Remember the Future: The Award-Nominated Stories of Michael A. Burstein. Quite frankly, we’re amazed (and delighted) by the heavyweight names we’ve lined up in support of this book.
“Few writers have made such a splash with their first appearance in Analog, and even fewer have so successfully sustained their initial popularity–for good reason, as you’ll see in these stories.”
–Stanley Schmidt, editor of Analog Science Fiction and Fact
“Michael A. Burstein is an Isaac Asimov for the new millennium: fiercely intelligent and wonderfully good-hearted, with a clear, accessible writing style. His stories are, by turns, clever, moving, and witty. Few writers have such an impressive list of award nominations, and this most welcome collection proves that the science-fiction short story is alive and well. Bravo!”
–Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of Hominids
“I still remember the thrill I got when I read my first short story written by one of the Great Masters of the Form: Phillip K. Dick, Harlan Ellison, Ray Bradbury, Robert Silverberg, Phillip José Farmer, Isaac Asimov. The first time I read Michael A. Burstein I knew another Great Master of the Form had been added to that prestigious list. Michael’s stories are quite wonderful, consistently perfect examples of the art. He sets up his own precise and scientifically accurate worlds and populates them with thoroughly believable and interesting characters. His stories are so good they change the way you view reality. If you’ve read him, you know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t, what are you waiting for? Buy this book, and get started today. You’re in for a real treat. It’s like discovering a bright new star.”
–Gary K. Wolf, Creator of Roger Rabbit
“When you read all these final-ballot stories, you’ll know why Michael A. Burstein has a legion of enthusiastic fans. I Remember the Future is a remarkable collection, displaying all of his many strengths.”
–Mike Resnick, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author
“Michael Burstein writes securely and powerfully within the great tradition of modern Campbellian science fiction; in fact no one of his generation may do so with his force and fire. He has immersed himself whin our central literature, carried it forward in love, honor and signal accomplishment. These stories are intrinsic and they will live. Burstein is paying forward and he is paying back. His work assures me that through it, our own will last. Therefore this collection gives me hope; it is the first book of a career which will carry all of us across the river.”
–Barry N. Malzberg, author of Breakfast in the Ruins, Locus Award winner for Best Non-fiction Book 2008.
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Michael’s stories are quite wonderful, consistently perfect examples of the art. He sets up his own precise and scientifically accurate worlds and populates them with thoroughly believable and interesting characters.