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COOL IDEA!
You get an eBook copy (MOBI, PDF, EPUB) of the first issue of Year 8 (Issue 43), with your name listed in a forthcoming issue, plus our deep thanks.
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GIVE IT A GO!
You get an eBook copy (MOBI, PDF, EPUB) of the first two issues of Year 8 (Issues 43 & 44), with your name listed in a forthcoming issue, plus our deep thanks.
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SUBSCRIBER
Electronic subscription to all six issues of Uncanny Year 8 in the eBook format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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SUSTAINER
Receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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CHOOSE YOUR BLOG POST!
An Uncanny Contributor will blog on a topic of your choice. Post may be published on Uncanny's site, the contributor's own site, or another site.*
First come, first choice by backer number.
John Wiswell--blog post on Horror Movie of Backer’s Choosing
Elizabeth Bear-- blog post or nonfiction essay on topic of backer’s choosing
Eugenia Triantafyllou--topic of backer’s choosing
Ellen Kushner--topic of backer's choosing
Tansy Rayner Roberts--Doctor Who or The Historical Queen of Your Choice
Jo Walton will write a poem on a topic of your choosing
Ewen Ma--topic of backer's choosing
Marie Brennan--topic of backer's choosingAlso receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
*please note that available topics do NOT include reviews.
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MICROFICTION POSTCARD BY JEANNETTE NG
Jeanette Ng will send you a postcard with a piece of original microfiction!
Also receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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UNCANNY HANGOUTS
30-minute online hangout with the contributor of your choice and/or some Uncanny editors. First come, first choice by backer number.
Ellen Kushner
Paul Cornell
Catherynne M. Valente
Rebecca Romney
Haralambi Markov
Ada Palmer
Fran Wilde
Chris KluweAlso receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
*please note that available topics do NOT include reviews.
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UNCANNY LIKES BIG BOOKS II
Fancy AUTOGRAPHED books! Choose ONE book from the list! (First come, first choice by backer number):
We Are Satellites by Sarah Pinsker
A Stranger in Olondria by Sofia Samatar
The Winged Histories by Sofia Samatar
Tender by Sofia Samatar
Monster Portraits by Sofia Samatar
People Change by Gwynne Garfinkle
The Fire Opal Mechanism by Fran Wilde
The Jewel and Her Lapidary by Fran Wilde
Gods, Monsters, and the Lucky Peach by Kelly Robson
Things Without, Hello World, by Liz Argall (4 copies)
The Book of the Unnammed Midwife by Meg Elison
The Book of Etta by Meg Elison
The book of Flora by Meg Elison
Webmage by Kelly McCullough
Riverland by Fran WildeAlso receive a Year 8 cover art postcard (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue.
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UNCANNY LIKES BIG BOOKS III
Fancy AUTOGRAPHED books by Uncanny Staff! Choose ONE book from the list! (First come, first choice by backer number):
Seven Wonders of a Once and Future World by Caroline M. Yoachim
Disabled People Destroy Science Fiction (signed by Elsa Sjunneson)
Chicks Dig Time Lords
Chicks Unravel Time
Chicks Dig Comics
Whedonistas
Queers Dig Time Lords
Glitter & MayhemAlso receive a Year 8 cover art postcard (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue.
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Uncanny Stuffed Unicorn or Hugo the Cat!
Custom stuffed Unicorn wearing an "I <3 Uncanny Magazine" bandana
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Custom Hugo the Cat wearing an I <3 Uncanny Magazine bandana
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SUPER SUSTAINER
Ebook copies of EVERY ISSUE of Uncanny from Years 1-7 including both Destroy issues, plus a subscription for Year 8. The whole shebang.
Also receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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TABLETOP GAMING WITH CHRIS KLUWE!
The backers at this level will play a tabletop RPG game (likely a D&D style adventure) run via Zoom by Chris Kluwe as the GM.
Also receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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SHORT MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUES
One of the following authors/editors will provide a short manuscript critique! First come, first choice, by backer number.
Eugenia Triantafyllou (6K)
A.C. Wise (up to 10K, story or excerpt)
Ellen Kushner (up to 10K & 1 hr chat via Zoom)
Carlos Hernandez (prose or poetry up to 7.5K words, via Zoom)
Leah Bobet (poetry)
Natalia/Nassos Theodoridou 5K short story or of a short interactive fiction piece (about 10 min/playthrough).
Rae Carson (up to 10K )
Caroline M. Yoachim (7.5K)
Millie Ho (short story, poem, or novel excerpt)
Haralambi Markov (up to 7K)
Delia Sherman (15K of a novel opening)
Chimedum Ohaegbu (poetry)
José Pablo Iriarte (7.5K)
Lynne M. Thomas (6K)Also receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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JANE YOLEN CHILDREN'S BOOK CRITIQUE
The one and only legendary children's book author Jane Yolen will provide a critique for childrens' picture book manuscripts with fantasy or sf elements. These should be a 32-page book MS (about 800 words). Jane Yolen no longer typically does critiques outside of teaching sessions.
Also receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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TERRA IGNOTA SWAG PACK
Ada Palmer will send the backer at this level a swag pack of Terra Ignota stickers and bookmarks!
Receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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ASK A UNICORN
Each backer at this level can submit a question for a guaranteed answer to their (non-explicit, audience-appropriate) questions from an anonymous Unicorn. This advice column will appear in Uncanny!
Receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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UNCANNY LIKES BIG BOOKS
Fancy AUTOGRAPHED books! Choose ONE book from the list! (First come, first choice by backer number):
Doors of Sleep by Tim Pratt
Wakulla Springs by Ellen Klages & Andy Duncan
Red Dust and Dancing Horses and Other Stories by Beth Cato
Wendy, Darling by A.C. Wise
Machinehood by S.B. Divya (2 copies)
The Poet King by Ilana C. Myer
Projections by Rebecca Romney
Alias Space and Other Stories by Kelly Robson
Otaku by Chris Kluwe
Ring Shout by P Djèlí Clark (ARC)
A Master of Djinn by P Djèlí Clark (ARC)
Anatomy of Steampunk ed. Diana M. Pho
Amaryllis and Other Stories by Carrie Vaughn
Driftwood by Marie Brennan
The Mask of Mirrors by Marie Brennan
The Liar’s Knot (ARC) by Marie Brennan
Docile by K.M. SzparaAlso receive a Year 8 cover art postcard (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue.
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STORY KITCHEN UNCANNY WORKSHOP
This level gets the backer an invite to the Story Kitchen Uncanny Writing Workshop: How to Get Ideas for Your Speculative Fiction Story (based in the Pacific Time Zone). It's a short, easy speculative fiction workshop for writers or just people who like the idea of hanging out and trying something!
Also receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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BE THE THIRD NERD!
The backer at this level will be a Special Guest on The Functional Nerds podcast, with a focus on the topic of their choice.
Also receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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BEST OF UNCANNY: TRADE EDITION
A trade edition copy of The Best of Uncanny. This print run sold out on publication. Lynne & Michael will autograph these copies for you. :-)
Also receive a Year 8 cover art postcard (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue.
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RANDOM PURSUIT PARTY WITH TEAM UNCANNY!
The backer at this level will be a Very Special Guest for a (non-podcasted) Random Pursuit trivia game run via Zoom by Erika Ensign, with (surprise!) folks from Uncanny as other players.
Also receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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THE MAGIC UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
Cecilia Tan, author of the Magic University series, is offering a 15-minute Tarot card divination session online (via Zoom, Google Hangout, or Facetime), along with ebooks of the complete series. Magic University was her attempt to write a magic school series with all the queer, fat, and trans folk missing from Harry Potter (plus sex magick).
Also receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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CATNET AUTOGRAPHED BOOK SET
Autographed set of Catfishing on CatNet and Chaos on CatNet by Naomi Kritzer.
Also receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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TEACUP MAGIC AUTOGRAPHED BOOK SET
Tansy Rayner Roberts will mail you a parcel with autographed copies of all three volumes of her Teacup Magic series, along with Australian tea and chocolate.
Also receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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YOU ARE IN THE STORY
One of the following authors will include your name (or a name of your choosing) in an upcoming work! First come, first choice, by backer number.
Eugenia Triantafyllou
Cecilia Tan (forthcoming urban fantasy from Tor)
Ken Liu
A.T. GreenblattAlso receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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LIZ ARGALL CUSTOM COMIC
Liz Argall will create a custom comic, just for you!
Also receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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Best of Uncanny: AUTOGRAPHED EDITION
This is the edition of the Best of Uncanny autographed by over 40 contributors including Neil Gaiman, N.K. Jemisin, Naomi Novik, and many more! This collector's edition sold out on publication.
Also receive a Year 8 cover art postcard (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue.
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- Space Unicorn Custom Face Mask
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NOVEL-LENGTH MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUES
One of the following authors/editors will provide a novel-length manuscript critique! First come, first choice, by backer number.
Emma Osborne (a sensitivity read for queer/non-binary characters on a novel manuscript up to 100K!)
Liana Brooks Novel critique Up to 100K, SF/F/UF/R
Also receive a postcard of original Year 8 cover art (you'll get to select one of three artists on the survey); electronic subscription to Uncanny Year 8 in the format of your choice (MOBI, PDF, EPUB); a custom printed Space Unicorn Face Mask; your name listed in a forthcoming issue; and our deep thanks.
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- Space Unicorn Custom Face Mask
- Cover art postcard
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