Author: Robert Silverberg
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780765305343
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 736
Book Description
The mysteries and marvels of the science fiction world are brought to life in this compilation of stories representing the work of major authors in this field.
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume Two A
Author: Robert Silverberg
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780765305343
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 736
Book Description
The mysteries and marvels of the science fiction world are brought to life in this compilation of stories representing the work of major authors in this field.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780765305343
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 736
Book Description
The mysteries and marvels of the science fiction world are brought to life in this compilation of stories representing the work of major authors in this field.
The Best of the Best
Author: Gardner Dozois
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312336561
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312336561
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
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.
Science Fiction Hall of Fame
Author: Robert Silverberg
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780722178331
Category : Science fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780722178331
Category : Science fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories
Author: Tom Shippey
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192803818
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 587
Book Description
A collection of classic science fiction short stories features tales by H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clark, Frederik Pohl, Clifford Simak, Brian Aldiss, Ursala K. LeGuin, and many others. Edited by the author of The Road to Middle-Earth. 20,000 first printing.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192803818
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 587
Book Description
A collection of classic science fiction short stories features tales by H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clark, Frederik Pohl, Clifford Simak, Brian Aldiss, Ursala K. LeGuin, and many others. Edited by the author of The Road to Middle-Earth. 20,000 first printing.
Escape Plus
Author: Ben Bova
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429932015
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
No one could move without being followed. No one could speak without being overheard. The almost sentient computer system was everywhere. The prison was billed as "escape-proof," and sofar that was true. But Danny Romano was not about to believe it... the jail hadn't been built that could hold him. Danny would escape. Even if he had to permanently change his identity to do it. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1429932015
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 307
Book Description
No one could move without being followed. No one could speak without being overheard. The almost sentient computer system was everywhere. The prison was billed as "escape-proof," and sofar that was true. But Danny Romano was not about to believe it... the jail hadn't been built that could hold him. Danny would escape. Even if he had to permanently change his identity to do it. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Very Best of the Best
Author: Gardner Dozois
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 125029620X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 705
Book Description
A 2020 LOCUS AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST ANTHOLOGY For the first time in a decade, a compilation of the very best in science fiction, from a world authority on the genre. For decades, the Year's Best Science Fiction has been the most widely read short science fiction anthology of its kind. Now, after thirty-five annual collections comes the ultimate in science fiction anthologies. In The Very Best of the Best, legendary editor Gardner Dozois selects the finest short stories for this landmark collection, including short fiction from authors such as Charles Stross, Michael Swanwick, Nancy Kress, Greg Egan, Stephen Baxter, Pat Cadigan, and many many more.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 125029620X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 705
Book Description
A 2020 LOCUS AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST ANTHOLOGY For the first time in a decade, a compilation of the very best in science fiction, from a world authority on the genre. For decades, the Year's Best Science Fiction has been the most widely read short science fiction anthology of its kind. Now, after thirty-five annual collections comes the ultimate in science fiction anthologies. In The Very Best of the Best, legendary editor Gardner Dozois selects the finest short stories for this landmark collection, including short fiction from authors such as Charles Stross, Michael Swanwick, Nancy Kress, Greg Egan, Stephen Baxter, Pat Cadigan, and many many more.
The Science Fiction Handbook
Author: M. Keith Booker
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9781444310351
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
The Science Fiction Handbook offers a comprehensive and accessible survey of one of the literary world's most fascinating genres. Includes separate historical surveys of key subgenres including time-travel narratives, post-apocalyptic and post-disaster narratives and works of utopian and dystopian science fiction Each subgenre survey includes an extensive list of relevant critical readings, recommended novels in the subgenre, and recommended films relevant to the subgenre Features entries on a number of key science fiction authors and extensive discussion of major science fiction novels or sequences Writers and works include Isaac Asimov; Margaret Atwood; George Orwell; Ursula K. Le Guin; The War of the Worlds (1898); Starship Troopers (1959); Mars Trilogy (1993-6); and many more A 'Science Fiction Glossary' completes this indispensable Handbook
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9781444310351
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
The Science Fiction Handbook offers a comprehensive and accessible survey of one of the literary world's most fascinating genres. Includes separate historical surveys of key subgenres including time-travel narratives, post-apocalyptic and post-disaster narratives and works of utopian and dystopian science fiction Each subgenre survey includes an extensive list of relevant critical readings, recommended novels in the subgenre, and recommended films relevant to the subgenre Features entries on a number of key science fiction authors and extensive discussion of major science fiction novels or sequences Writers and works include Isaac Asimov; Margaret Atwood; George Orwell; Ursula K. Le Guin; The War of the Worlds (1898); Starship Troopers (1959); Mars Trilogy (1993-6); and many more A 'Science Fiction Glossary' completes this indispensable Handbook
Masterpieces
Author: Orson Scott Card
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780441011339
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
A collection of the best science fiction short stories of the 20th century as selected and evaluated by critically-acclaimed author Orson Scott Card. Featuring stories from the genre's greatest authors: Isaac Asimov • Arthur C. Clarke • Robert A. Heinlein • Ursula K. Le Guin • Ray Bradbury • Frederik Pohl • Harlan Ellison • George Alec Effinger • Brian W. Aldiss • William Gibson & Michael Swanwick • Theodore Sturgeon • Larry Niven • Robert Silverberg • Harry Turtledove • James Blish • George R. R. Martin • James Patrick Kelly • Karen Joy Fowler • Lloyd Biggle, Jr. • Terry Bisson • Poul Anderson • John Kessel • R.A. Lafferty • C.J. Cherryh • Lisa Goldstein • Edmond Hamilton In much of the science fiction of the past, the twenty-first century existed only in the writers’ imaginations. Now that it’s here, it’s time to take a look back at the last one hundred years in science fiction through the works of the most celebrated and acclaimed authors of the century—to see where we’ve been and just how far we’ve come. Along with a critical essay by Orson Scott Card reassessing science fiction in the twentieth century, Masterpieces includes short fiction by writers who have forged a permanent place for science fiction in the popular culture of today...and tomorrow. It offers a glimpse of the greatest works that mixed science with fiction in trying to figure out humanity’s place in the universe. Featuring bold, brave, and breathtaking stories, this definitive collection will stand the test of time in both this century and those to come.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780441011339
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
A collection of the best science fiction short stories of the 20th century as selected and evaluated by critically-acclaimed author Orson Scott Card. Featuring stories from the genre's greatest authors: Isaac Asimov • Arthur C. Clarke • Robert A. Heinlein • Ursula K. Le Guin • Ray Bradbury • Frederik Pohl • Harlan Ellison • George Alec Effinger • Brian W. Aldiss • William Gibson & Michael Swanwick • Theodore Sturgeon • Larry Niven • Robert Silverberg • Harry Turtledove • James Blish • George R. R. Martin • James Patrick Kelly • Karen Joy Fowler • Lloyd Biggle, Jr. • Terry Bisson • Poul Anderson • John Kessel • R.A. Lafferty • C.J. Cherryh • Lisa Goldstein • Edmond Hamilton In much of the science fiction of the past, the twenty-first century existed only in the writers’ imaginations. Now that it’s here, it’s time to take a look back at the last one hundred years in science fiction through the works of the most celebrated and acclaimed authors of the century—to see where we’ve been and just how far we’ve come. Along with a critical essay by Orson Scott Card reassessing science fiction in the twentieth century, Masterpieces includes short fiction by writers who have forged a permanent place for science fiction in the popular culture of today...and tomorrow. It offers a glimpse of the greatest works that mixed science with fiction in trying to figure out humanity’s place in the universe. Featuring bold, brave, and breathtaking stories, this definitive collection will stand the test of time in both this century and those to come.
The Science Fiction of H. G. Wells
Author: Frank D. McConnell
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Treating Wells as a major literary figure, the book focuses equally on his brilliance as a storyteller and upon his treatment of themes that have remained crucial to science ficion.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Treating Wells as a major literary figure, the book focuses equally on his brilliance as a storyteller and upon his treatment of themes that have remained crucial to science ficion.
Rogue Moon
Author: Algis Budrys
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780380001002
Category : Science fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780380001002
Category : Science fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description