Extracts from the Galactick Almanack: Music Around the Universe

"Extracts from the Galactick Almanack: Music Around the Universe" by Laurence M. Janifer is a series of entertaining science fiction short stories that explore music in the galaxy. Told with humor and imagination, the stories visit different planets and their unique cultures, focusing on how music shapes and is shaped by these alien societies. From the story of a supremely gifted child from Dubhe IV to that of a composer whose work sparked controversy, readers meet fascinating characters that offer diverse views on music. Covering a range of themes, this book touches on the artistic and social effects of music, including the feelings it inspires and the peculiar situations around its creation, using tales of composers who unknowingly use ambient noise or artists whose passion results in tragedy, the anthology provides a fun perspective on music when taken to an otherworldly place.