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Among Animals: The Lives of Animals and Humans in Contemporary Short Fiction (1) Hardcover – 6 July 2018

by John Yunker (Editor), Midge Raymond (Author), Ray Keifetz (Author)
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Stories that affirm the indelible bond among humans and animals

The relationships among human and non-human animals goes back to the beginning of time-and the ways in which these relationships have evolved (and sometimes not) is the inspiration for this collection of contemporary short fiction, penned by writers from across the globe. This diverse collection of stories explores the ways in which we live among-and often in conflict with-our non-human counterparts.

These stories feature animals from the familiar (dogs and cats) to the exotic (elands and emus), and in these stories animals are both the rescuers and the rescued. Within these pages are glimpses of the world through the eyes of a zookeeper, a shelter worker, a penguin researcher, and a neighborhood stray, among many others-all highlighting the ways in which animals and humans understand and challenge one another. Among Animals is a dynamic collection of stories from the world's most gifted contemporary authors-those who pay close attention to the creatures with which we share our planet, and who inspire us to pay closer attention as well.

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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Among Animals
  2. Print length
    232 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Ashland Creek Press
  5. Publication date
    6 July 2018
  6. Dimensions
    13.97 x 1.75 x 21.59 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    1618220721
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1618220721
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"Whether whimsical, sorrowful, or simply satisfying, the tales Yunker has brought together ask us to pay attention to not only our actions toward animals but also the emotions that motivate our behavior. Any animal lover or connoisseur of high-quality fiction will appreciate this collection and the artistry of its contributors." -- Booklist

"Any animal lover or connoisseur of high-quality fiction will appreciate this collection and the artistry of its contributors." -- Booklist "Very fine literary fiction." -- The Chattahoochee Review "Among Animals is as provocative as it is urgent, and as accessible as it is emotional." -- The Goose: A Journal of Arts, Environment, and Culture in Canada

"The sixteen talented writers who have produced Among Animals have produced more artistic possibilities than limitations in the tone and mood ... very fine literary fiction." -- The Chattahoochee Review

"Among Animals...is a touching and raw collection of beautifully crafted, moving short fiction stories, where human and animal lives intertwine in unexpected ways...a beautiful testament to the various human-animal relationships and interactions." -- Global Animal

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ashland Creek Press (6 July 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1618220721
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1618220721
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 1.75 x 21.59 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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  1. John Yunker

    John Yunker

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    John is author of the novels The Tourist Trail and Where Oceans Hide Their Dead.

    DEVILS' ISLAND, a mystery co-authored with Midge Raymond, is forthcoming in September 2024.

    He edited the Among Animals anthology series as well as the groundbreaking collection of essays Writing for Animal: New Perspectives for Writers and Instructors to Educate and Inspire. He is co-founder of Ashland Creek Press, an independent publisher devoted to animal and environmental literature.

    He is also co-founder of Byte Level Research and is passionate about languages and cultures. He wrote the books Beyond Borders and Think Outside the Country, among others.

    His plays have been produced by theaters in Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oregon and Washington DC.

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    Midge Raymond

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    Midge Raymond is the author of the novels FLOREANA and MY LAST CONTINENT; the short-story collection FORGETTING ENGLISH, which received the Spokane Prize for Short Fiction; and co-author, with John Yunker, of the suspense novel DEVILS ISLAND. Her articles and stories have appeared in TriQuarterly, American Literary Review, Bellevue Literary Review, the Los Angeles Times magazine, Poets & Writers, and many other publications.

    Midge has taught creative writing at Boston University, Grub Street Writers, Seattle's Richard Hugo House, and San Diego Writers, Ink. She lives in the Pacific Northwest, where she is co-founder of the boutique publisher Ashland Creek Press.

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  • Tim_HunterValley
    4.0 out of 5 stars An Alright Read
    Reviewed in Australia on 4 October 2020
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    An alright book. I enjoyed it but wasn't the best I've read.
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  • PandaXOXO
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bought for animals in film and lit class
    Reviewed in the United States on 16 April 2016
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    Had to buy this for my animals in film & lit class, it has great stories that emphasize non-human animals and human animals relationships.
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  • BeeJay
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected
    Reviewed in the United States on 29 October 2017
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    I'm not sure what I expected when I purchased and started reading this book. I think I ordered it because it was recommended by one of the many animal-related blogs/newsletters that I get. Being a big animal lover, I have read many "warm fuzzy" animal books, and I wasn't looking for another one of those. But I know I expected something different than this.

    In large part, these stories don't focus on the animals at all. The animals seem to be almost ancillary figures that could be there or not, and in some cases it wouldn't make much of a difference to the story. Also, several of the stories have a mystical or fantasy aspect that, I admit, is not my favorite genre. So I'm giving four stars because I think this is a very unusual book, and I think it would probably appeal to a lot of readers. It just wasn't really my "cup of tea."
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  • PM Marxsen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sharing the World
    Reviewed in the United States on 17 March 2014
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    There are many ways to look at the world. Gazing through the eyes of animals is one that illuminates our own limits, excesses, irrational behavior, and ... animal instincts. This collection offers fresh perspective to those, like me, who may be weary with approaching the world as a geo-political chess game of men in suits. It just might be that animals are smarter than we are, less given to abstraction... more direct in their communication... easier to love and mourn. Ashland Creek Press is onto something with their focus on "eco-lit." This is a very appealing collection of stories reminds me that we are here to share the world.
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