This Exquisite Topology

This Exquisite Topology brings together a dazzling array of speculative works by some of the finest fiction and poetry writers in science fiction, fantasy, and horror today. Pieces play with the unusual theme of topology and moments of joy, as "happy" abstractions. The poems and stories contained in this anthology give unique and unexpected perspectives on weird storytelling and literary slipstream.Find pieces that engage in the pleasure of strange love, oceanic calmness, artificial joy, sex and mathematics, and even magical woodworking! With our definition of speculative topology comes connectivity, mutability, intermediality, and happiness found in the oddest of locations.Featured in this anthology are winners and nominees of prestigious international awards like the Hugo, Nebula, Rhysling, Ignyte, Stoker, Elgin, Aurora, and many others. It was a delight to bring this unique collection to life, and we hope it will take you to places you never considered going before.