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'All cultures have them, creatures that may be benevolent or malignant, horrible or beautiful, creatures whose full comprehension stays just beyond the grope of our minds. Is it merely an ability to dream up amusing fantasies that frighten, entertain and delight us or some deeper drive for knowledge of Heaven and Earth and everything between?' (publisher blurb).

Notes

  • Dedication: Dedicated to all the creatures of speculative fiction, past, present and future; whether or not of human...
  • 'The Trojan Rocks,' 'Tales from the True Desert' and 'Happy Birthday to Me' were shortlisted for Aurealis Awards (science fiction, fantasy and horror categories). Geoffrey Maloney was also shortlisted for his work in editing the collection.
  • The first short story anthology published by the Canberra Speculative Fiction Guild, Nor of Human: An Anthology of Fantastic Creatures was conceived as a way to provide a focus for members' activities and showcase their work. The theme of "fantastic creatures" was inspired by a guest speaker at one of the Guild meetings, the Australian cryptozoologist known as "Tim the Yowie Man." The book was launched by SF writer Jack Dann.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Latham, Belconnen area, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory,:CSFG Publishing , 2001 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Trojan Rocks, Michael Barry , single work short story science fiction (p. 12-27)
Wyvern's Blood, Chris Andrews , single work short story fantasy science fiction (p. 28-42)
Cacachatol, Peter Barrett , single work short story fantasy science fiction (p. 43-54)
Tales from the True Desert, Matthew Farrer , single work short story fantasy (p. 55-64)
Playing Possum, Maxine McArthur , single work short story science fiction (p. 65-82)
Fringe Dwellers, Robbie Matthews , single work short story science fiction fantasy humour (p. 83-99)
Perfect Parasite, Carole Nomarhas , single work short story science fiction (p. 100-102)
Sasquatch Winter, Les Petersen , single work short story science fiction (p. 103-123)
Quacaha, Allan T. Price , single work short story fantasy science fiction (p. 124-134)
Claw, Paul Ryan , single work short story science fiction fantasy horror (p. 135-147)
Flap, Antony C. Searle , single work short story science fiction horror fantasy (p. 148-162)
Stark Raving Mad, Geoff Skellams , single work short story science fiction fantasy (p. 163-170)
Camp Yowie, Krystle Snitch , Mark Snitch , single work short story science fiction fantasy (p. 171-177)
Happy Birthday to Me, Alison Venugoban , single work short story horror (p. 178-188)
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Works about this Work

Australian Science Fiction, as Showcased by Australian SF Anthologies Stephan Kraitsowits , 2011 single work criticism
— Appears in: JASAL , Special Issue vol. 11 no. 1 2011; (p. 1-11) 'An apparently convenient way of studying Australian science fiction is to analyse the contents of ready-made anthologies of Australian science fiction. In doing so, the researcher discreetly circumvents the thorny issue of 'What is Australian?' and also 'What is science fiction?' by taking for granted that the texts within collections of Australian sf necessarily are Australian science fiction. Things, however, are never quite so simple and before being able to add to the debate as to what Australian science fiction truly is, it is necessary to overview the 50 odd years separating the most recent sf anthologies from the very first anthology showcasing Australian science fiction and to plot the meandering course of the genre's commercial development.' (Author's abstract)
Reviews and News Bill Congreve , 2002 single work review
— Appears in: Aurealis : Australian Fantasy & Science Fiction , no. 29 2002; (p. 80-91)
— Review of Rebel's Cage Kate Jacoby , 2001 single work novel ; Fire and Sword Simon Brown , 2001 single work novel ; The Magicians' Guild Trudi Canavan , 2001 single work novel ; The Stone Mage and the Sea Sean Williams , 2001 single work novel ; Schild's Ladder Greg Egan , 2001 single work novel ; Shades Robert Hood , 2001 series - author novel ; Nor of Human... An Anthology of Fantastic Creatures 2001 anthology short story ; The Music of Razors Cameron Rogers , 2001 single work novel ; Bad Medicine Jack Dann , 2000 single work novel ; Jubilee Jack Dann , 2001 selected work short story novella
The Best and the Rest from Arthur C. Clarke Colin Steele , 2001 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 26 May 2001; (p. 19)
— Review of Nor of Human... An Anthology of Fantastic Creatures 2001 anthology short story
The Best and the Rest from Arthur C. Clarke Colin Steele , 2001 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 26 May 2001; (p. 19)
— Review of Nor of Human... An Anthology of Fantastic Creatures 2001 anthology short story
Reviews and News Bill Congreve , 2002 single work review
— Appears in: Aurealis : Australian Fantasy & Science Fiction , no. 29 2002; (p. 80-91)
— Review of Rebel's Cage Kate Jacoby , 2001 single work novel ; Fire and Sword Simon Brown , 2001 single work novel ; The Magicians' Guild Trudi Canavan , 2001 single work novel ; The Stone Mage and the Sea Sean Williams , 2001 single work novel ; Schild's Ladder Greg Egan , 2001 single work novel ; Shades Robert Hood , 2001 series - author novel ; Nor of Human... An Anthology of Fantastic Creatures 2001 anthology short story ; The Music of Razors Cameron Rogers , 2001 single work novel ; Bad Medicine Jack Dann , 2000 single work novel ; Jubilee Jack Dann , 2001 selected work short story novella
Australian Science Fiction, as Showcased by Australian SF Anthologies Stephan Kraitsowits , 2011 single work criticism
— Appears in: JASAL , Special Issue vol. 11 no. 1 2011; (p. 1-11) 'An apparently convenient way of studying Australian science fiction is to analyse the contents of ready-made anthologies of Australian science fiction. In doing so, the researcher discreetly circumvents the thorny issue of 'What is Australian?' and also 'What is science fiction?' by taking for granted that the texts within collections of Australian sf necessarily are Australian science fiction. Things, however, are never quite so simple and before being able to add to the debate as to what Australian science fiction truly is, it is necessary to overview the 50 odd years separating the most recent sf anthologies from the very first anthology showcasing Australian science fiction and to plot the meandering course of the genre's commercial development.' (Author's abstract)
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