A collection of 15 short stories, including a work in graphic-novel form. Among the fourteen fictions are: “Jack”—Following the events of his acclaimed novel Perdido Street Station, this tale of twisted attachment and horrific revenge traces the rise and fall of the Remade Robin Hood known as Jack Half-a-Prayer. “Familiar”—Spurned by its creator, a sorceress’s familiar embarks on a strange and unsettling odyssey of self-discovery in a coming-of-age story like no other. “The Tain”—A postapocalyptic London is overrun by vampires and monsters, alien yet weirdly familiar—and one man holds the future of humanity in his hands. Plus eleven other tales—including “On the Way to the Front,” a graphic short story illustrated by Eisner Awardûnominated Liam Sharp.

Looking for Jake -- Foundation -- The ball room -- Reports of certain events in London -- Familiar -- Entry taken from a medical encyclopaedia -- Details -- Go between -- Different skies -- An end to hunger -- ‘Tis the season -- Jack -- On the way to the front -- The tain.