Book Details

• Editors: Deep Ghosh, Santu Bag

• Publisher: Kalpabiswa Publications

• Language: Bengali

• Cover: Paperback

• ISBN: 9788193894767

About The Book

Sera Kalpabiswa 2018 is a distinguished collection of science fiction and fantasy stories featuring some of the finest authors from the golden era of Bengali science fiction, including Adrish Bardhan, Ranen Ghosh, Rajkumar Raychowdhury, and the late Dr. Dilip Raychowdhury. Alongside these literary giants, contemporary writers such as Yashodhara Ray Chaudhuri, Sagarika Ray, and Riju Ganguly also contribute their voices to this compelling anthology.

The book features not only original and thought-provoking science fiction and fantasy tales but also insightful essays on the genre. Among the highlights are Dr. Dilip Raychowdhury’s unpublished essay “Search for Life on Mars” and Suman Das’ “The Red Earth World”offering complementary perspectives on the subject. Additionally, the anthology includes “Mahadrum”, a touching fantasy by Sagarika Ray, and “Janala”, a piece by Yashodhara Ray Chaudhuri that reflects contemporary society through the lens of science fiction.

The collection also brings readers thrilling futuristic adventures such as Ranen Ghoshs “2030: Soliloquy” and Amitabh Rakshits “Elovak”. Stories like “Dorothy” by Arnab Das and “Jatichihna” by Soham Guha delve into the loneliness and helplessness of human existence.

Furthermore, the anthology includes translated works such as “The Terror That Is the Signal”, “Into the Storm”, and “The Gun”, showcasing global contributions to the science fiction genre. Notably, an interview with the founder of climate fiction genre, Dan Bloom, and a discussion by Deep Ghosh on recent controversies surrounding the Hugo Awards add valuable dimensions to the book.

In addition, the book includes Bengali translations of common science fiction terms, allowing readers and future writers to familiarize themselves with important vocabulary in the genre.