Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Unaccompanied Sonata & Other Stories by Orson Scott Card Unaccompanied Sonata and Other Stories. "Far beyond the usual fare of science fiction" is how Ben Bova, Executive Editor of OMNI, describes Orson Scott Card's work - and these eleven stories richly bear out that opinion. The title story, a Hugo and Nebula nominee, says as much as can be said about the nature of creativity, the artistic impulse, and pure human stubbornness; "The Porcelain Salamander: is a brilliant and moving fable that will be read and reread; and "Kingsmeat" touches on a truly original horror in the tale of a necessary treason and its consequences. Orson Scott Card demonstrates the dazzling range of his versatility in this collection, from the harsh depiction of merciless training for interplanetary warfare in "Ender's Game" to the tenderly elegiac mood of "Mortal Gods" and the bitter inventiveness of "The Monkeys Thought 'Twas All in Fun" - a "hard science" story that is at the same time more bizarre than the farthest-out fantasy. No story is any preparation for the next: the sardonic view of jingoism in "I Put My Blue Genes On" seems worlds apart from the uncompromising eerie look at the ultimate punishment presented by "Eumenides in the Fourth Floor Lavatory"; and only the sheer outstanding quality of imagination and writing connects the treatment of the supernatural in "Deep Breathing Exercises" and "Quietus." Most short stories, especially in what are called "category fiction," are destined to be enjoyed - if possible - and forgotten. Orson Scott Card's tales will invade and enrich the reader's memory like the work of few other writers. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. ASSUMPTIONS: By ordering a book from me, I will assume you have read my terms of sale and agree to them. You agree to assume that I am honest and will send your books as ordered, as described (or better)and in a timely manner. I have over 3100 POSITIVE eBay feedbacks (please check my rating under the user name KMGM). Once the books leave my hands, any non-delivery issue is between you and the post office or other delivering party. If you refuse insurance, I want you to know in advance I DO NOT R. SHIPPING: USPS shipping rates are not determined by the purchaser. Overseas Priority flat-rate envelopes begin at US$40.70 (with $4 handling charge included), medium flat-rate boxes are US$75.75 (with $4 handling charge included). First class for a 2-pound package is US$28. 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"Far beyond the usual fare of science fiction" is how Ben Bova, Executive Editor of OMNI, describes Orson Scott Card's work - and these eleven stories richly bear out that opinion. The title story, a Hugo and Nebula nominee, says as much as can be said about the nature of creativity, the artistic impulse, and pure human stubbornness; "The Porcelain Salamander: is a brilliant and moving fable that will be read and reread; and "Kingsmeat" touches on a truly original horror in the tale of a necessary treason and its consequences. Orson Scott Card demonstrates the dazzling range of his versatility in this collection, from the harsh depiction of merciless training for interplanetary warfare in "Ender's Game" to the tenderly elegiac mood of "Mortal Gods" and the bitter inventiveness of "The Monkeys Thought 'Twas All in Fun" - a "hard science" story that is at the same time more bizarre than the farthest-out fantasy. No story is any preparation for the next: the sardonic view of jingoism in "I Put My Blue Genes On" seems worlds apart from the uncompromising eerie look at the ultimate punishment presented by "Eumenides in the Fourth Floor Lavatory"; and only the sheer outstanding quality of imagination and writing connects the treatment of the supernatural in "Deep Breathing Exercises" and "Quietus." Most short stories, especially in what are called "category fiction," are destined to be enjoyed - if possible - and forgotten. Orson Scott Card's tales will invade and enrich the reader's memory like the work of few other writers. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. Shipping: FREE Within U.S.A. Other Popular Editions of the Same Title. Featured Edition. ISBN 10: 0356091988 ISBN 13: 9780356091983 Publisher: Macdonald, 1983 Hardcover. Customers who bought this item also bought. Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace. 1. Unaccompanied Sonata & Other Stories. 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Orson Scott Card Short Story Lures ‘A Late Quartet’s Yaron Zilberman. Yaron Zilberman is set to write and direct a feature based on Orson Scott Card‘s classic science-fiction short story, Unaccompanied Sonata . The property has been optioned by Nick Wechsler, Chockstone Pictures’ Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz and Opening Night Productions. The film will be titled Sonata, with Wechsler, Schwartz, Schwartz and Zilberman producing. The latter made his feature directorial debut on the 2012 film A Late Quartet . Tamar Sela will be executive producer and Roger Schwartz a co-producer. First published in Omni magazine in 1979, Unaccompanied Sonata is about a child who has been brought up to be a musical prodigy, and who is kept away from other musical influences to keep his creative expressions pure. Raised alone in a cabin by servants, he spends his days toiling on a complicated musical instrument, as he’s kept from listening to the works of others. Finally, he gains exposure to the works of Bach, and when discovered by a “watcher,” the man is torn away from his lifelong composition and barred from making music ever again. Card most recently saw his famed sci-fi novel Ender’s Game adapted for the screen. He had rebuffed attempts to option this short story, but changed his mind when he saw Zilberman’s music-themed debut A Late Quartet . “I hope I get to see the Zilberman version of Unaccompanied Sonata,” Card said. “It is my best story, in the hands of the only director I know of who could possibly make it live as a visual and musical experience.” Said Zilberman: “I have always loved this thrilling, poetic and thought-provoking sci-fi story. The short story follows the adventures of an exceptionally gifted musician as he struggles against an unbearable ban from making music, in the face of harsh punishments by a controlling system. I’m eager to bring to life the fascinating maverick protagonist, as well as explore the unique sci-fi concepts central to the story.” The Schwartzes and Wechsler made The Counselor , and most recently optioned the Olen Stenhauer novel All The Old Knives , the Sascha Arango novel The Truth And Other Lies , and the Peter Swanson novel The Kind Worth Killing. “We were captivated by Yaron’s film, which we felt was one of the best films of 2012,” they said in a statement. “It gave the viewers a rare and extraordinary insight into the minds and emotions of musicians. Sonata is the perfect follow-up. The leading character has a journey unlike anything we’ve seen before.” Zilberman, who is separately developing a feature about boxing champ and WWII hero Barney Ross in his battle against heroin addiction, is repped by UTA and attorney Iddo Arad, while Card’s repped by Todd Hoffman and Storied Media Group. Attorney David Fox reps Chockstone Pictures and Wechsler. Unaccompanied Sonata and Other Stories. From the the bestselling and world-renowned Orson Scott Card comes this collection of science fiction stories - each destined to inspire and remain with the reader for years to come. The collection includes the short story "Ender's Game", upon which the subsequent world-famous novel was based. "Ender's Game" - Why are the wars of the future fought by children? Because they alone are free from all moral restraints. "Eumedines" - What was the flippered monstrosity that had taken up residence in his WC? "Unaccompanied Sonata" - It's not easy to be a musical genius when society makes it a crime to listen to Bach! ISBN 13: 9780356091983. Unaccompanied Sonata and Other Stories (1980) is a collection of short stories by Orson Scott Card. Although not purely science fiction and definitely not hard science fiction, the book contains stories that have a futuristic angle or are purely works of fantasy set in current times. All the stories except "The Porcelain Salamander" were first published elsewhere before appearing in the Unaccompanied Sonata collection. All eleven of these stories were later published in Maps in a Mirror.