Orbit is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal of contemporary American literature. We welcome broad and imaginative definitions of "American literature" that extend geographies beyond the United States. We publish special and general issues in a rolling format and welcome application from qualified parties to coordinate special issues.
Posted by Sascha Pöhlmann on 2025-11-05
Guest editor: Ali Dehdarirad (University of Rome, Sapienza) In 1987 Tom LeClair formulated the concept of the “systems novel,” a generic category that included highly erudite works that “master the time, the methods of fiction, and the reader.” He suggested that such works help readers challenge the dominant cultural systems within which they find themselves living. Although useful as a generic [...]
Posted by Sascha Pöhlmann on 2025-06-02
Orbit is proud to announce the publication of a special issue devoted to Indigenous speculative fiction, edited by James Donahue. The critical introduction attempts a quick history by means of a thought experiment, highlighting the social and political work engaged by Indigenous speculative fiction. Focusing on works produced by Canadian and US Indigenous authors who have worked in horror, [...]