Penguin Worlds – serie

Penguin reissues a work of classic feminist science fiction from the revolutionary author of The Female Man - with a new introduction by Naomi Alderman and Hari KunzruAfter an accident destroys their starship and leaves them stranded on an uncharted but apparently hospitable planet – crewless, with few supplies and without tools – the five female and three male passengers debate how to survive. When it is decided that it is their human duty to colonize and populate their new home, one woman resists. But on an alien world where survival dictates conformity, her rebellion is seen as the worst kind of betrayal . . .Joanna Russ offers an electrifying, original and unflinching exploration of individual freedom, power, and the reality of living in the 'hostile environment'.'Provocative, uncompromising, brave' Guardian'This is an important book. Read it afresh and let it speak to you' The New York Times 'Elegant and electric' Samuel R. Delany

Classic horror stories from one of Britain's best loved storytellers, selected and introduced by Naomi AldermanBefore she became a world-famous children's author E. Nesbit wrote for adults. She penned a great many ghost and horror stories, of which the very best are gathered here. These tales of terror feature sinister activities on All Hallow's Eve, church hauntings and apparitions from beyond the grave. But they also beautifully portray scenes of idyllic domesticity and love, which dark and horrific elements gradually and even brutally undermine...Read them and shiver.