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Zona 42 is an independent publisher with a very clear objective: publishing quality science fiction and fantasy literature.
Their catalogue is carefully selected and edited to ensure their readers the best these genres have to offer. To them, these genres are not merely escpaism: their stories are allegories for our society and all of its issues.
They have recently expanded their aim to include horror literature.
TITLES
(NON TUTTI CERTO MORIREMO)
NON TUTTI CERTO MORIREMO (NOT ALL WILL CERTAINLY DIE)
Genre:
Fantasy & Sci-Fi
Publisher:
Alessandro Forlani
Rights avail:
All except sold
A novel that delves into the concept of the End of the World and challenges the linear flow of time. The narrative presents a mosaic of interconnected stories where past, present, and future blend seamlessly, in a kaleidoscope of events and experiences. The non-linear structure allows for starting the story from any chapter, revealing unexpected connections.
COSMOPEDIA
Genre:
Fantasy & Sci-Fi
Publisher:
Alessandro Vietti
Rights avail:
All except sold
Today: What if billions focusing on a shared intention could change everything? 'Cosmopedia' explores this power's impact on healing, killing, and altering history. What if artificial intelligences could harness this too?
Tomorrow: The Fall of the Vault forces three youths on a journey where they face terror, wonder, death, and stars, learning from Earth's stories.
Tackling climate change and AI impact, 'Cosmopedia' reminds us of our responsibility in shaping the future.
LIBELLULE NELLA RETE (DRAGONFLIES IN THE NET)
Genre:
Fantasy & Sci-Fi
Publisher:
Loretta B. Angiori
Rights avail:
All except sold
In a post-catastrophe world of order and efficiency, Rei, a micro-influencer, thrives in a city governed by AI and privacy laws. Meanwhile, Chiara, a system administrator, navigates life in a mountain community alongside merfolk. As Rei discovers unconventional societies, Chiara confronts her past amid nature. Their destined meeting prompts a challenge to their certainties, exploring freedom in a post-climate catastrophe world. A tale blending Black Mirror and solarpunk elements.
WE ARE THE BATTLEFIELD (NOI SIAMO CAMPO DI BATTAGLIA)
Genre:
Literary & General
Publisher:
Nicoletta Vallorani
Rights avail:
All except sold
In the scorching ruins of a city turned desert, "We Are the Battlefield" unfolds as a tale of hope against all odds. Amidst Milan's transformed streets, Lukas, Amina, Luce, Attilio, Nina, and Han, led by the enigmatic Biz, cultivate an impossible garden, defying ghosts and the relentless heat. Teacher Carla, fueled by lost stories, anchors the group in a battle against an aging, conservative power. This gripping narrative navigates a generational clash amid pandemic times, blending mystery, crime, and silent rebellion in a transfigured yet recognizable Milan.
LA RESA (THE SURRENDER)
Genre:
Fantasy & Sci-Fi
Publisher:
Vargas
Rights avail:
All except sold
In Vargas's novel, Heroes and Necromancers clash amid Montebasso's earthquakes and New York's chaos. Incognito among us, these archetypes grapple with a disinterested God and a misunderstood battle of Good and Evil. With Neil Gaiman's imagination, Terry Pratchett's wit, and Garth Ennis's cynicism, Vargas weaves a captivating tale of monsters, powers, and eternal struggles, redefining the fantasy genre.
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