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Name: Alien Sex
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Ellen Datlow

Edited by Ellen Datlow, Alien Sex compiles a diverse selection of short stories that blend speculative science‑fiction settings with erotic themes. The collection presents imaginative scenarios where human sexuality intersects with alien cultures, resulting in provocative, speculative narratives that challenge conventional boundaries of desire.

First publish date: 1990

Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction

Authors: Ellen Datlow

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