Michael Swanwick is a prominent American science fiction author who has been captivating readers with his imaginative stories since the 1980s. Swanwick's work is highly regarded in the science fiction community, and he has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the genre. His novel "Stations of the Tide" won the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1991, establishing him as a formidable talent in the field.
Swanwick's writing spans various formats, including full-length novels and short stories. His versatility as a writer is evident in the range of topics and styles he explores in his work. From exploring complex philosophical questions to creating compelling characters and vivid worlds, Swanwick's stories are always engaging and thought-provoking. His ability to combine intellectual depth with engaging storytelling has earned him a loyal following among science fiction fans.
In addition to his success as a novelist, Swanwick has also made a name for himself as a prolific writer of short stories. His short fiction has been featured in numerous anthologies and magazines, and he has won several awards for his work in this format. Swanwick's mastery of the short story form is particularly impressive, as he is able to create fully realized worlds and characters in just a few pages. His short stories are a testament to his skill as a writer and his ability to craft compelling narratives in any format.
Overall, Michael Swanwick is a highly respected and influential figure in the science fiction community. His work has had a significant impact on the genre, and he continues to be a prolific and innovative writer. With his unique blend of intellectual depth, engaging storytelling, and versatility as a writer, Swanwick has established himself as one of the most talented and important science fiction authors of his generation.
Iron Dragon's Daughter Books
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Year
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The Iron Dragon's Daughter
1993
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The Dragons of Babel
2008
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The Iron Dragon's Mother
2019
Darger and Surplus Books
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Year
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Dancing with Bears
2011
2
Chasing the Phoenix
2015
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The Postutopian Adventures of Darger and Surplus
2020
Mongolian Wizard Books
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Year
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The Mongolian Wizard
2012
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The Fire Gown
2012
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Day of the Kraken
2012
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House of Dreams
2013
5
The Night of the Salamander
2015
6
The Pyramid of Krakow
2015
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The Phantom in the Maze
2015
8
Murder in the Spook House
2019
9
The New Prometheus
2019
Standalone Novels
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Year
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In the Drift
1984
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Vacuum Flowers
1987
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Stations of the Tide
1991
4
Jack Faust
1997
5
Bones of the Earth
2002
Short Stories/Novellas
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Year
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The Man Who Met Picasso
1982
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Dogfight (in Omni)
1985
3
The Edge of the World
1989
4
Griffin's Egg
1991
5
The Changeling\'s Tale
1994
6
Walking Out (in Asimov's)
1995
7
Radio Waves
1995
8
The Dead (in Starlight 1)
1996
9
The Very Pulse of the Machine (in The Best of...)
1998
10
Wild Minds (in The Best of...)
1998
11
Radiant Doors (in The Best of...)
1998
12
Ancient Engines (in Asimov's)
1999
13
Scherzo with Tyrannosaur (in Asimov's)
1999
14
The Raggle Taggle Gypsy-O
2000
15
'Hello,' Said the Stick
2002
16
The Little Cat Laughed to See Such Sport
2002
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Slow Life
2002
18
Legions in Time
2003
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Lord Weary’s Empire
2006
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A Small Room in Koboldtown
2007
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From Babel’s Fall’n Glory We Fled
2008
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Zeppelin City
2011
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The Trains That Climb the Winter Tree
2011
24
The Dala Horse
2016
25
Annie Without Crow
2021
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The Star-Bear
2023
Short Story Collections
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Gravity's Angels
1991
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Cigar-Box Faust and Other Miniatures
1991
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Tales of Old Earth
1992
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A Geography of Unknown Lands
1997
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Moon Dogs
2000
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Michael Swanwick's Field Guide to Mesozoic Megafauna
2004
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The Periodic Table of Science Fiction
2005
8
The Dog Said Bow-Wow
2007
9
The Best of Michael Swanwick
2008
10
Not So Much, Said the Cat
2016
Non-Fiction Books
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The Postmodern Archipelago
1997
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Being Gardner Dozois
2001
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Hope-in-the-Mist
2009
The Witch Who Came In From The Cold Books (with Ian Tregillis, with Fran Wilde, with Max Gladstone, with Lindsay Smith, with Lindsay Smith, with Cassandra Rose Clarke)
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The Witch Who Came In From The Cold: Season One
2016
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The Witch Who Came In From The Cold: The Complete Season 2
2023
Year's Best Fantasy Books
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Year
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Year's Best Fantasy
2001
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Year's Best Fantasy 2
2002
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Year's Best Fantasy 3
2003
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Year's Best Fantasy 4
2004
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Year's Best Fantasy 6
2006
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Year's Best Fantasy 7
2007
7
Year's Best Fantasy 8
2008
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Year's Best Fantasy 9
2009
Michael Swanwick Anthologies
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Universe 11
1981
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Magicats!
1984
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The Sixth Omni Book of Science Fiction
1985
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Terry's Universe: Science fiction's finest writers join in honoring the memory of Terry Carr
1987
5
The Seventh Omni Book of Science Fiction
1989
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Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, June 1989
1989
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Third Annual Collection
1989
8
The Best Fantasy Stories of the Year, 1989
1990
9
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Seventh Annual Collection
1990
10
Slow Dancing Through Time
1990
11
Christmas on Ganymede and Other Stories
1990
12
Isaac Asimov's Earth
1992
13
Omni Visions Two
1994
14
Asimov's Science Fiction, November 1994
1994
15
Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, February 1995
1995
16
Killing Me Softly
1995
17
Tenth Annual Collection
1996
18
Starlight 1
1996
19
Modern Classics of Fantasy
1997
20
Asimov's Science Fiction, May 1998
1998
21
The Good New Stuff
1999
22
Asimov's Science Fiction, February 1999
1999
23
Year's Best SF 4
1999
24
Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, July 1999
1999
25
Asimov's Science Fiction, April 2000
2000
26
Year's Best SF 5
2000
27
Nebula Awards 35 (2001)
2001
28
Supermen
2002
29
Analog Science Fiction and Fact, March 2002
2002
30
The Mammoth Book Of Science Fiction
2002
31
The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 15
2002
32
Year's Best SF 8
2003
33
The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 16
2003
34
The Hard SF Renaissance
2003
35
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-First Annual Collection
2004
36
Seventeenth Annual Collection
2004
37
The Fiction Factory
2005
38
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Third Annual Collection
2006
39
Science Fiction: The Best of the Year, 2006
2006
40
Futures Past
2006
41
The Best of the Best, Vol 2
2007
42
Rewired
2007
43
Science Fiction: The Best of the Year, 2008 Edition
2008
44
The Mammoth Book of Extreme Fantasy
2008
45
Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine, February 2008
2008
46
From Babel’s Fall’n Glory We Fled
2008
47
The Mammoth Book of Best New SF 22
2008
48
Year's Best SF 14
2009
49
The Mammoth Book of Mindblowing SF
2009
50
Asimov's Science Fiction, December 2010
2010
51
Unfit for Eden: A Postscripts Anthology 26/27
2011
52
The Sword & Sorcery Anthology
2012
53
Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2011 edition
2012
54
Timeless Time Travel Tales
2012
55
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Ninth Annual Collection
2012
56
Year's Best SF 16
2012
57
The Mammoth Book of Steampunk
2012
58
The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 4
2012
59
Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2012 edition
2013
60
Steampunk Specs
2013
61
The Mammoth Book of Time Travel SF
2013
62
Shadows of the New Sun
2013
63
The Time Traveler's Almanac
2013
64
Rogues
2014
65
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume Nine
2014
66
The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 6
2014
67
Far Voyager: A Postcripts Anthology 32/33
2014
68
The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 7
2015
69
Letters to Tiptree
2015
70
Clarkesworld: Year Eight
2016
71
Asimov's Science Fiction, September-October 2017
2017
72
Once Upon a Time Machine Volume 2
2018
73
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy 2018
2018
74
Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 107, April 2019
2019
75
Galaxy's Edge Magazine: Issue 38, May 2019
2019
76
Devil's Ways
2020
77
The 2020 Look at Space Opera Book
2020
78
Love, Death and Robots: The Official Anthology: Volume One
2021
79
Galaxy’s Edge Magazine: Issue 58, September 2022
2022
80
Galaxy’s Edge Magazine: Issue 61, March 2023
2023
81
Clarkesworld Issue 205
2023
82
The Year's Top Robot and AI Stories: Fourth Annual Collection