If the Strugatskys hadn’t existed, what would Soviet science fiction look like? This question is explored by contemporary writers in the anthology “The World Without the Strugatskys.” They offer alternative universes where other authors take the place of “science fiction No. 1.” In this book, you’ll find new themes, plots, and ideas that could have enriched science fiction literature if the Strugatskys hadn’t existed. It’s an exciting literary experiment—an affectionate game of the classics created by modern masters of words.