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The Year's Best Science Fiction : Fourteenth Annual Collection (Paper) by Gardner Dozois (Editor)
Every year Gardner Dozois manages to select the pieces which turn this anthology into the best reading under the sun. This year's volume is no exception, featuring gems by Gregory Benford, Tony Daniel, John Kessel, Nancy Kress, Maureen F. McHugh, Paul Park, Robert Reed, Robert Silverberg, Bruce Sterling, and many others.
I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
In this collection, one of the great classics of science fiction, Asimov set out the principles of robot behavior that we know as the Three Laws of Robotics. Here are stories of robots gone mad, mind-reading robots, robots with a sense of humor, robot politicians, and robots who secretly run the world, all told with Asimov's trademark dramatic blend of science fact and science fiction.
Burning Chrome by William Gibson
William Gibson's (Count Zero, Neuromancer) dark visions of computer cowboys, bio-enhanced soldiers of fortune, and hi-tech lowlifes have won unprecedented praise. Included here are some of his most famous short fiction and novellas. HC: Arbor House.
Year's Best Sf 2 by David G. Hartwell (Editor)
The short story is where hot new SF authors emerge and where the giants of the genre deliver new work. Hartwell scoured the magazines and anthologies to bring together the very best of today's edgy, audacious and innovative SF. Authors include Gregory Benford, Terry Bisson, David Brin, Damon Knight, Joanna Russ, and Bruce Sterling.
Otherness : Collected Stories by a Modern Master of Science Fiction by David Brin
Together for the first time, here is a thought-provoking and imaginative collection of works by one of today's leading SF writers. A woman discovers that her baby has been called upon to work while still in the womb; a married couple finds their relationship threatened by the wonders of sex by simulation; and more.
Crashlander by Larry Niven
From one of sf's most revered authors comes the only complete collection of stories starring popular hero Beowulf Schaeffer. Includes such classic tales as "Neutron Star" and "Flatlander," plus an all new Beowulf adventure and a specially created framing story that links the entire series. Original.
The Rediscovery of Man : The Complete Short Science Fiction of Cordwainer Smith by Cordwainer Smith, James A. Mann (Editor)
Includes 33 stories that represent Cordwainer Smiths entire SF works except for the novel Norstrilia. These stories are "classics" of the field such as "The Dead Lady of Clown Town," "The Game of Rat and Dragon," "Scanners Live in Vain," and "A Planet Named Shayol." Appearing for the first time in print are "Himself in Anachron" and the completely rewritten adult version of his high school story "War No. 81-Q." Introduction by John J. Pierce.
Thunder and Roses : The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon (Complete Stories/Theodore Sturgeon, Vol 4.) by Theodore Sturgeon, Paul Williams (Editor), David Crosby
Axiomatic by Greg Egan
A dazzling collection of short fiction, filled with invention and hard-science speculation, by the popular author of QUARANTINE, PERMUTATION CITY, and DISTRESS. Growing in reputation and sales with every book, Greg Egan, has filled this volume with the best of his short fiction work, that his growing audience is sure to appreciate.
Star Wars : Tales of the Bounty Hunters by Kevin J. Anderson (Editor)
Some of the top names in science fiction contribute five stories detailing the exploits of the most merciless bounty hunters in the galaxy--IG-88, Dengar, Zuckuss and 4-LOM, and the legendary Boba Fett. The featured authors are Kevin J. Anderson, M. Shayne Bell, Daniel Keys Moran, Kathy Tyers and Dave Wolverton.
Think Like a Dinosaur : And Other Stories by James Patrick Kelly, John Kessel
This is a handsome, limited edition collection of the best work by one of the finest short fiction writers in science fiction. There are 14 stories in all, ranging from straight SF to tales that stray into the fantasy and horror genres. Of special note is the title story, which earned the 1996 Hugo Award for Best Novelette and a 1996 Nebula Award nomination. But all of the stories are excellent in their own right. An insightful forward by James Patrick Kelly's friend and sometimes collaborator John Kessel (Corrupting Dr. Nice) leads off the collection and explores Kelly's somewhat underrated career.
Bible Stories for Adults by James Morrow
The author of Only Begotten Daughter unabashedly delves into matters both sacred and secular in this collection of eleven short stories buoyed by his delicious irreverent wit. Humorous, cheerfully blasphemous, and ultimately poignant, these tales show Morrow at his divine best.
Angry Candy by Harlan Ellison
In his first new collection in six years, Harlan Ellison, one of the most highly honored writers of our time, brings together 17 new stories that delight and terrorize the reader with a passion for life and words that defies all labels--except great writing.
The Keeper's Price (Darkover) by Marion Zimmer Bradley
An anthology of new stories set in Darkover spans the whole of Darkover history--from the days after the original landfall, through the Ages of Chaos, to the Pact of the Comyn, and to the coming of the Terrans. Reissue.
Star Wars : Tales from the Mos Eisley Cantina by Kevin J. Anderson (Editor)
The Mos Eisley cantina, gathering place for the most dangerous, outrageous aliens in the universe, was a highly memorable scene from the original Star Wars film--and now is the focal point of an exciting and humorous anthology of 16 original stories by some of today's top SF writers.
Star Wars : Tales from Jabba's Palace by Kevin J. Anderson (Editor)
This anthology of 19 stories concerns one of the denizens of the palace of the bulbous blob, Jabba the Hutt. This collection features stories by a fantastic array of imaginative SF talents, including Kevin J. Anderson, M. Shayne Bell, John Gregory Betancourt, Mark Budz and Marina Fitch, A.C. Crispin, George Alec Effinger, and Kenneth C. Flint.
Stainless Steel Visions by Harry Harrison
Now in paperback--Harrison's best short fiction, including a new Stainless Steel Rat story. Assembled here are 14 stories that span time and space from the England of old to empires millenia from now. Includes "Roommates," the original basis for the movie Soylent Green. Illustrated. HC: Tor.
Ackermanthology : 65 Astonishing, Rediscovered Sci-Fi Shorts by Forrest J. Ackerman (Compiler)
He's the guy who coined the term "sci-fi" and is recognized the world over as the father of science fiction. Now, Forrest J. Ackerman, "Mr. Sci-Fi, " presents the greatest little-known sci-fi short stories of all time, featuring works by Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, and many others.
Phases by Elizabeth Moon
Elizabeth Moon, like such diverse talents as Anderson, Dickson, and Niven, is equally a master of SF, as she proved with her bestselling collaborations with Anne McCaffrey, "Sassinak" and "Generation Warriors", her "Heris Serrano" series, and the highly-praised "Remnant Population". There's nothing inconstant about "this" Moon; a fact that shines forth brightly in all her "Phases". Some of the stories in this book were previously published in a much shorter volume entitled "Lunar Activity".
The Worthing Saga by Orson Scott Card
Jason Worthing takes the drug Somec, which increases the life span of humans, and he is sent into space on a ship carrying human embryos, supplies, and teaching robots in order to colonize a planet and perpetuate the human species. Reissue.
Far Futures by Gregory Benford (Editor)
This ambitious, hard SF anthology includes five completely new short novels by living masters of the genre--all set at least ten thousand years in the future. Contributors include Poul Anderson, Charles Sheffield, Joe Haldeman, Greg Bear, and Donald M. Kingsbury.
The Best of Interzone by David Pringle (Editor)
This cornucopia of cutting-edge sci-fi, culled from the pages of Interzone--Britain's premier magazine of speculative fiction--assembles 28 gems from the '90s, including stories by such gifted imagineers as Brian Aldiss, J.G. Ballard, Eric Baxter, Thomas M. Disch, Mary Gentle, Ian Lee, and Cherry Wilder.
Robot Dreams by Isaac Asimov
Robot Dreams spans the body of Asimov's fiction from the 1940s to the mid-80s, and features classic Asimovian themes, from the scientific puzzle to the extraterrestrial thriller, all introduced in an exclusive essay written especially for this collection. TP: Ace.
The Changed Man by Orson Scott Card
This collection of 11 tales of dread from the fertile imagination of Orson Scott Card includes the first paperback publication of "Memories of My Head" and "Freeway Games" along with the modern classics such as "Lost Boys" and the title story, "The Changed Man and the King of Words." Card is the award-winning author of Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead. HC: Tor.
N-Space by Larry Niven
The Forest of Time and Other Stories by Michael Flynn
An inventive and dazzling collection of short fiction from one of the most popular sci-fi writers around. In Prefaces that are intelligent, insightful, and humorous, Flynn comments on the background and the writing of each piece, seven of which have appeared in Analog.
Tales from the Empire : Stories from Star Wars Adventure Journal (Star Wars) by Peter Schweighofer (Editor), Peter Scweighofer (Editor)
The Year's Best Science Fiction : Thirteenth Annual Collection (Paper) by Gardner Dozois (Editor)
Still the book for every SF fan, the newest edition of this award-winning anthology is once again edited and introduced by seven-time Hugo-winner Gardner Dozois. This year's selections include stories by Pat Cardigan, Greg Egan, James Patrick Kelly, Nancy Kress, Ursula K. Le Guin, and many other SF luminaries.
The Island of Doctor Death and Other Stories : And Other Stories by Gene Wolfe
A reprint of the now-scarce collection of Wolfe's classic early short stories, this companion volume to Castle of Days presents "some of the best American short stories of the decade" (Ursula K. Le Guin). Gene Wolfe is a two-time winner of the Nebula Award and is author of Peace and The Book of the New Sun.
Bears Discover Fire and Other Stories by Terry Bisson
Terry Bisson took the science fiction field by storm in the 1980s with brilliant novels such as Talking Man and Voyage to the Red Planet. Now, this new collection of short stories by Bisson brings together 19 of his finest works--including the darkly comic title story--many of which have garnered the field's highest honors, including the Hugo.
Sherlock Holmes in Orbit by Mike Resnick, Martin H. Greenberg (Editor)
Authorized by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's estate, this brand-new collection of 26 Sherlock Holmes stories takes place in Holmes' own era, in our present time, and in the future. All the tales contain some science fiction or fantasy element, and all remain true to the spirit and personality of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous and enduring creation.
Codominium : Revolt on War World by Jerry Pournelle
The genetic super-soldiers the Saurons have one goal: total conquest of the planet Haven. But the "normal" humans of Haven failed to succumb to Sauron domination because they werevironment in the universe. Pournelle's War World series is extraordinarily successful, and his readers will clamor for this fourth volume.
Prayers to Broken Stones by Dan Simmons
Since winning the first Rod Serling Twilight Zone contest (for "The River Styx Runs Upstream," contained in this volume), Simmons has received the Hugo for Hyperion, World Fantasy for Song of Kali, and the Bram Stoker for Carrion Comfort. Contains 13 stories. Preview of Simmons' new September Bantam hardcover, The Hollow Man. HC: Dark Harvest.
All the Way to the Gallows by David Drake
The author of the bestselling Hammer's Slammers series now takes deadly aim at readers' funny bones with goblin paratroopers, hard-boiled space cops saddled with a politically correct alien supervisor, rough, tough mercenary elves trying to get rid of an obnoxiously vocal magic talisman, and much more.
The Stories of Ray Bradbury by Ray Bradbury
The Gateway Trip : Tales and Vignettes of the Heechee by Frederik Pohl, Frank Kelly Freas (Illustrator)
Although the Heechee Saga is now officially ended, this collection of stunning short stories offers a fabulous farewell to the series' favorite alien race. "Pohl's work offers good science fiction at its best . . . a mind-expanding experience."--Washington Post. HC: Del Rey.
The Science Fiction Century by David G. Hartwell (Editor)
A must-have anthology of the literature that has shaped the past 100 years, The Science Fiction Century includes stories by such notables in the field as H.G. Wells, C.S. Lewis, Jack London, Roger Zelazny, Poul Anderson, Nancy Kress, William Gibson, and Harlan Ellison.
Flux : Tales of Human Futures by Orson Scott Card
The second volume of the award-winning author's Maps in a Mirror. Here are seven tales of the possible futures open to humanity, including Card's brilliant story The Originist--set, with Isaac Asimov's permission, in the Foundation universe. HC: Tor.
2041 : Twelve Short Stories About the Future of Top Science Fiction Writers by Jane Yolen (Editor)
Leading science-fiction writer Jane Yolen presents 12 humorous to horrific, entertaining and intriguing stories about the future by top writers including Bruce Coville, Joe Haldeman. Anne McCaffrey, and Jane Yolen herself. "Different, thought-provoking . . . This collection will have wide appeal, whether readers are science-fiction fans or not."--School Library Journal, starred review.
Fire Watch by Connie Willis
The Wall of the Sky, the Wall of the Eye : Stories by Jonathan Lethem
"Any writer who can make you hang on every word of a conversation between a clock and a bonsai tree is an author to be reckoned with"(Newsweek). Here are seven slices of dark imagination from the award-winning author of Gun, with Occasional Music and Amnesia Moon. National ads/media.
Future Primitive : The New Ecotopias by Kim Stanley Robinson (Editor)
Ernst Callenbach's classic novel gave a name--Ecotopia--to a movement that is growing rapidly around the world. Science fiction offers a unique way to look at futures where science and technology serve the cause of humans living a more natural life. Future Primitive collects some of the brightest tales of these futures, as well as a few cautionary ones, from top science fiction writers.
Playgrounds of the Mind by Larry Niven, Larry Nevin
The sequel to N-Space, this retrospective collection captures the startling range and variety of Larry Niven's spectacular career--from bestselling novels such as Lucifer's Hammer and The Ringworld Engineers to his classic short stories and essays--and is an impressive tribute to the man Arthur C. Clarke calls his "favorite author." HC: Tor.
The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury
Classic Bradbury, this collection of tales offers images that are as keen as a tattooist's needle and as colorful as the inks that stain the body. Featuring a new Introduction, The Illustrated Man presents 18 startling visions of humankind's destiny, unfolding across a canvas of decorated skin. Previously published by Doubleday.
Hackers by Jack Dann (Editor), Gardner Dozois (Editor), Bruce Sterling, Allen Steele
This wide-ranging collection of cyberspace tales, featuring the most cutting-edge writers in science fiction, goes beyond the stereotypes of computer rogues and delves into the true heart--and art--of hackerdom.
Between Time and Terror by Robert Weinberg, Stefan Dziemianowicz, Martin H. Greenberg (Editor), Books Roc, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke
Here are 17 tales by the masters of suspense, horror, and SF: Dean Koontz, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Clive Barker, Robert A. Heinlein, Dan Simmons, John W. Campbell, H.P. Lovecraft, John Shirley, F. Paul Wilson, David Morrell, Robert Bloch, Philip K. Dick, Clark Ashton Smith, Richard Matheson, and Frank Belknap Long.
Visions of Wonder : The Science Fiction Research Association Reading Anthology by David G. Hartwell (Editor), Milton T. Wolf (Editor), Science Fiction resea
At last, here is a definitive classroom reading anthology of modern science fiction--endorsed by the Science Fiction Research Association. The book includes SF in all its modern diversity, from Golden Age writers, to latter-day titans and current popular writers.
The Wall of the Sky, the Wall of the Eye : Stories by Jonathan Lethem, Michael Kandel (Editor)
"Any writer who can make you hang on every word of a conversation between a clock and a bonsai tree is an author to be reckoned with"(Newsweek). Here are seven slices of dark imagination from the award-winning author of Gun, with Occasional Music and Amnesia Moon. National ads/media.
Dont Forget Your Spacesuit, Dear by Jody Lynn Nye (Editor)
Where would the heroes of science fiction and fantasy be without their mothers? It's time to give the mothers of the galaxy their due, and New York Times bestselling authors Anne McCaffrey, Morgan Llywelyn, Robert Asprin, and Diane Duane are on hand to do mom honors, along with Elizabeth Moon, Esther Friesner, Mike Resnick, Jody Nye herself, and more.
The Incredible Shrinking Man by Richard Matheson
Scott Carey is an ordinary man, until a mysterious cloud causes him to start shrinking away at a rate of one inch per week--from dwarf-sized to doll-sized to beyond. "A great adventure story . . . one of that select handful I have given to people, envying them the experience of the first reading."--Stephen King.HC: Gold Medal.
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