The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twelfth Annual Collection
Title | The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twelfth Annual Collection PDF eBook |
Author | Gardner Dozois |
Publisher | St. Martin's Griffin |
Pages | 1093 |
Release | 1995-06-15 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1466829516 |
To read is to journey, and to read science fiction is to venture into a myriad of imaginative and delightful worlds, such as: - Robert Reed's fabulous galaxy-circling starship and its fascinating inhabitants, "The Remoras" - The planet Mercury, where there is more than meets the eye in Stephen Baxter's "Cilia-of-Gold" - Two very different Hainish worlds--with very different customs--in two knockout novellas by Ursula K. Le Guin - A junkyard in Brooklyn that won't stay put in "The Hole in the Hole" by Terry Bisson In all, this volume presents twenty-three of the finest works of speculative fiction published in the past year, including stories by such diverse and fantastic talents as Michael Bishop, Pat Cadigan, Greg Egan, Eliot Fintushel, Michael F. Flynn, Lisa Goldstein, Joe Haldeman, Katharine Kerr, Nancy Kress, Maureen F. McHugh, Mike Resnick, Mary Rosenblum, Geoff Ryman, William Sanders, Brian Stableford, George Turner, Howard Waldrop, Walter Jon Williams. Rounded out with Gardner Dozois's insightful overview of the year in science fiction and a long list of recommended reading, this volume is the starting point for dozens of delightful ventures into the marvels of human imagination. "Dozois's intelligently and ably put-together anthology does its stated job as well as any one book or editor could. Even with competition, it would still be the best of the Best."--Publishers Weekly
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-Fifth Annual Collection
Title | The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-Fifth Annual Collection PDF eBook |
Author | Gardner Dozois |
Publisher | St. Martin's Griffin |
Pages | 854 |
Release | 2018-07-03 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1250164648 |
The multiple Locus Award-winning annual collection of the year's best science fiction stories. In the new millennium, what secrets lay beyond the far reaches of the universe? What mysteries belie the truths we once held to be self-evident? The world of science fiction has long been a porthole into the realities of tomorrow, blurring the line between life and art. Now, in The Year’s Best Science Fiction: Thirty-Fifth Annual Collection, the very best SF authors explore ideas of a new world. This venerable collection brings together award-winning authors and masters of the field. Featuring short stories from acclaimed authors such as Indrapramit Das, Nancy Kress, Alastair Reynolds, Eleanor Arnason, James S.A. Corey & Lavie Tidhar, an extensive recommended reading guide and a summation of the year in science fiction, this annual compilation has become the definitive must-read anthology for all science fiction fans and readers interested in breaking into the genre.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirteenth Annual Collection
Title | The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirteenth Annual Collection PDF eBook |
Author | Gardner Dozois |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Pages | 769 |
Release | 1996-05-15 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0312144520 |
Annual collection of outstanding science fiction stories, showcasing the highest levels of creativity and craft in the genre.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirteenth Annual Collection
Title | The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirteenth Annual Collection PDF eBook |
Author | Gardner Dozois |
Publisher | St. Martin's Griffin |
Pages | 1165 |
Release | 1996-05-15 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1466829524 |
The marvels of tomorrows past and tomorrows yet to come abound in this delightful volume. With two dozen imaginative and moving tales, this collection included the work of the finest writers in the field, among them: Poul Anderson, Terry Bisson, Pat Cadigan, Greg Egan, Michael F. Flynn, Joe Haldeman, James Patrick Kelly, John Kessel, Nancy Kress, Ursula K. Le Guin, Ian R. MacLeod, David Marusek, Paul J. McAuley, Maureen F. McHugh, Robert Reed, Mary Rosenblum, Geoff Ryman, William Sanders, Dan Simmons, Brian Stableford, Allen Steele, Michael Swanwick. A helpful list of honorable mentions and Gardner Dozois's insightful summation of the year in science fiction round out the volume, making it indispensable for anyone interested in science fiction today. "Once again, Dozois serves up a pleasurable mix of established luminaries as well as the newer stars of the SF realm...All of the 24 short stories or novellas are rewarding, which is really the most outstanding feature of this collection."--Publishers Weekly
The Best of the Best
Title | The Best of the Best PDF eBook |
Author | Gardner Dozois |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Pages | 688 |
Release | 2005-02 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9780312336561 |
Features the finest science fiction writings from the past two decades of the annual "The Year's Best Science Fiction," including writings from such authors as Greg Bear, Pat Cadigan, Robert Silverberg, and Ursula K. Le Guin.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-Fourth Annual Collection
Title | The Year's Best Science Fiction: Thirty-Fourth Annual Collection PDF eBook |
Author | Gardner Dozois |
Publisher | St. Martin's Griffin |
Pages | 720 |
Release | 2017-07-11 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1250119251 |
In the new millennium, what secrets lay beyond the far reaches of the universe? What mysteries belie the truths we once held to be self-evident? The world of science fiction has long been a porthole into the realities of tomorrow, blurring the line between life and art. Now, in The Year’s Best Science Fiction: Thirty-Fourth Annual Collection, the very best SF authors explore ideas of a new world. This venerable collection brings together award-winning authors and masters of the field. With an extensive recommended reading guide and a summation of the year in science fiction, this annual compilation has become the definitive must-read anthology for all science fiction fans and readers interested in breaking into the genre.
The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 1
Title | The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 1 PDF eBook |
Author | Jonathan Strahan |
Publisher | Gallery / Saga Press |
Pages | 608 |
Release | 2020-09-08 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1534449590 |
The definitive guide and a must-have collection of the best short science fiction and speculative fiction of 2019, showcasing brilliant talent and examining the cultural moment we live in, compiled by award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan. With short works from some of the most lauded science fiction authors, as well as rising stars, this collection displays the top talent and the cutting-edge cultural moments that affect our lives, dreams, and stories. The list of authors is truly star-studded, including New York Times bestseller Ted Chiang (author of the short story that inspired the movie Arrival), N. K. Jemisin, Charlie Jane Anders, and many more incredible talents. An assemblage of future classics, this anthology is a must-read for anyone who enjoys the vast and exciting world of science fiction.