Loosed Upon the World: The Saga Anthology of Climate Fiction - Paperback

Climate Fiction Anthology: Stories from the Brink of Tomorrow

Collected by the editor of the award-winning Lightspeed magazine, the first, definitive anthology of climate fiction--a cutting-edge genre made popular by Margaret Atwood.

Loosed Upon the World brings together bestselling and award-winning authors to explore our planet's future as climate change reshapes civilization. This anthology features contributions from Margaret Atwood, Paolo Bacigalupi, Kim Stanley Robinson, Seanan McGuire, and other renowned voices in speculative fiction.

What is Climate Fiction (Cli-Fi)?

Climate Fiction examines the world we inhabit now and in the immediate future as global warming's effects become increasingly apparent. These stories don't speculate about distant possibilities—they explore the reality unfolding around us. The narratives in this collection are so grounded in scientific projections and current trends that they blur the line between fiction and forecast.

Featured Authors and Stories

Editor John Joseph Adams has curated a collection that represents the finest voices in contemporary science fiction addressing environmental themes. The anthology includes work from Hugo and Nebula Award winners, bestselling novelists, and emerging talents who bring diverse perspectives to humanity's most pressing challenge.

About Editor John Joseph Adams

John Joseph Adams serves as series editor of Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy and has edited numerous acclaimed anthologies including The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination, Armored, Brave New Worlds, Wastelands, and The Living Dead. His recent projects include The Apocalypse Triptych series (The End is Nigh, The End is Now, and The End Has Come).

A two-time Hugo Award winner and six-time World Fantasy Award finalist, Adams also edits and publishes the digital magazines Lightspeed and Nightmare, and produces WIRED's The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast.

Book Details

This paperback edition from Saga Press (Simon & Schuster) features multiple short stories that examine environmental catastrophe, human resilience, and adaptation. The anthology serves as both entertainment and cautionary tale, making it a thought-provoking addition to any science fiction collection.

Loosed Upon the World is so believable, it's frightening—a testament to both the quality of storytelling and the urgency of its subject matter.