Author(s): Ali Smith

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Every book tells a story . . . And the 70 titles in the Pocket Penguins Series are emblematic of the renowned breadth and quality that formed part of the original Penguin vision in 1935 and that continue to define our publishing today. Together, they tell one version of the unique story of Penguin Books. Ali Smith is one of the UK's most inventive and invigorating writers of short fiction, and a champion of the form. In 2001 Penguin published her Booker-shortlisted Hotel World, celebrated for its exquisite lyricism and playful voice. Ali Smith's Supersonic 70s, compiled by her specially for the Pocket Penguin series, is Smith on top form: showcasing her mastery of the short story and her ability to conjure entire worlds out of just a few pages.