Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird
the art of eastern storytelling
$43.97
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
13 April 2025
Summary
Beyond Representation: A New Vision for Diversity in Storytelling
Discussions in the West around diversity in the arts often focus on the identities of characters and creators. Speculative fiction author and writing instructor Henry Lien makes the pathbreaking argument that diversity is about more than just plopping different faces into stories that are 100 percent Western in spirit; it can—and should—encompass diverse structures, themes, and values.
Using examples ranging f…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781324079101 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 132407910X |
| Author: | Henry Lien |
| Publisher: | WW Norton & Co |
| Imprint: | WW Norton & Co |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 13 April 2025 |
| Weight: | 155g |
| Dimensions: | 211mm x 140mm x 13mm |
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Critics Review
With clear and compelling examples and analysis, Lien demolishes the notion that there is one Western-centric way to tell a satisfying tale. Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird is an insightful and instructive read for anyone who loves stories in all their varied and glorious forms.–Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga
About The Author
Henry Lien
Henry Lien is a speculative fiction author and writing instructor who teaches classes on Eastern storytelling. His writing has been nominated several times for a Nebula Award for speculative fiction. Born in Taiwan, he now lives in Los Angeles, California.
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