Lou B. (justloux) -
Re Bug-Eyed Monsters and Bimbos: A Hilarious Collection of Parodies by Some of the Greatest Writers of Science Fiction
Author: Mike Resnick (Editor). This collection was originally titled Shaggy B.E.M. Stories and was compiled exclusively for the 1988 Worldcon (Nolacon II). Seventy-five percent of the original edition sold out over the Worldcon weekend and the rest disappeared soon after. After reading this re-titled reprint, I can see why. So, abandon all hope of keeping a straight face while reading these short stories, from an excellent group of writers who clearly enjoyed their topic. Lots of variety, very tongue in cheek. Full of unexpected gems. There's enough variety that it's worth the time, most have an unusual twist and all were entertaining, and I was introduced to several authors with whom I was unfamiliar and from whom I'd like to read more.
Author: Mike Resnick (Editor). This collection was originally titled Shaggy B.E.M. Stories and was compiled exclusively for the 1988 Worldcon (Nolacon II). Seventy-five percent of the original edition sold out over the Worldcon weekend and the rest disappeared soon after. After reading this re-titled reprint, I can see why. So, abandon all hope of keeping a straight face while reading these short stories, from an excellent group of writers who clearly enjoyed their topic. Lots of variety, very tongue in cheek. Full of unexpected gems. There's enough variety that it's worth the time, most have an unusual twist and all were entertaining, and I was introduced to several authors with whom I was unfamiliar and from whom I'd like to read more.
