Between Worlds: The IF Anthology of New Indian SFF, Vol 1 [BOOK]

About the Book

Between Worlds is a bold, radical and refreshingly original anthology that redefines the landscape of Indian speculative fiction. Curated by acclaimed writer and editor Gautam Bhatia, this inaugural IF collection brings together innovative voices that explore what truly lies beyond the boundaries of conventional storytelling. Moving across surreal dreamscapes, dystopian futures, intimate rebellions, queerness, and interplanetary mysteries, these stories blend the fantastical with the urgent realities of our time—climate catastrophe, AI, capitalism, and surveillance. This anthology captures the vibrant, experimental spirit of contemporary Indian SFF and offers a compelling glimpse into the future of the genre.

Key Features

• A groundbreaking anthology showcasing new and diverse voices in Indian speculative fiction.
• Curated by Gautam Bhatia, leading editor and figure in contemporary Indian SFF.
• Features original stories that explore identity, rebellion, memory, queerness, and technology.
• Blends surrealism, science fiction, fantasy, and social commentary.
• Engages with real-world concerns such as climate change, AI ethics, capitalism, and state surveillance.
• Offers fresh, boundary-pushing perspectives from the liminal and experimental edges of Indian SF.
• An exciting introduction to emerging voices shaping the future of South Asian speculative literature.

Product Details

Publisher: IF (18 August 2025); Westland Books A Division of Nasadiya Technologies Pvt Ltd

Language: English

Format: Paperback, 272 pages

ISBN-10: 9371976543   |   ISBN-13: 978-9371976541

Reading Age: 18 years and up

Item Weight: 331 g

Dimensions: 14.2 × 2 × 21.5 cm

Country of Origin: India