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An epic collection of fantasy tales including a never-before-published A Song of Ice and Fire story by George R.R. Martin and an introduction by Gardner Dozois. Fantasy fiction has produced some of the most unforgettable heroes ever conjured onto the page. In The Book of Swords, editor and author Dozois presents an anthology of sixteen original epic stories by a stellar cast of modern masters.

"An anthology celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic fantasy--featuring stories by George R. R. Martin, Scott Lynch, Megan Lindholm, and many more! Hot on the heels of award-winning editor Gardner Dozois's (Rogues, Old Venus) acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it be otherwise? For every Frodo, there is a Gandalf...and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda...and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore...and Severus Snape? Figures of wisdom and power, possessing arcane, often forbidden knowledge, wizards and sorcerers are shaped--or misshaped--by the potent magic they seek to wield. Yet though their abilities may be godlike, these men and women remain human...some might say all too human. Such is their curse. And their glory. In these pages, seventeen of today's top fantasy writers--including award-winners K. J. Parker (The Two of Swords), Megan Lindholm (The Windsingers), John Crowley (The Deep), Tim Powers (Last Call), Liz Williams (Snake Agent), Elizabeth Bear (Eternal Sky Trilogy), George R. R. Martin (A Song of Ice and Fire), Kate Elliott (The Court of Fives Trilogy), Scott Lynch (The Republic of Thieves), and more--cast wondrous spells that thrillingly evoke the mysterious, awesome, and at times downright terrifying worlds where magic reigns supreme: worlds as far away as forever...and as near as next door"--

Antologia premierowych opowiadań z gatunku epickiego fantasy zawiera nigdy dotąd niepublikowane utwory, w tym opowiadanie George’a R.R. Martina ze świata Gry o tron. Literatura fantasy wprowadziła niezapomnianych bohaterów, takich jak Conan Barbarzyńca, Elryk z Melniboné oraz Fafryd i Szary Kocur, co przyczyniło się do popularności gatunku i zainspirowało nowe pokolenie pisarzy do tworzenia własnych opowieści o magii i przygodach. W tej antologii, redagowanej przez Gardnera Dozoisa, zebrano prace wielu współczesnych gwiazd fantasy, osadzonych w ich znanych światach. Autorzy, tacy jak K. J. Parker, Robin Hobb, Scott Lynch i Ken Liu, zapraszają nas do odległych królestw pełnych mrocznych czarów i niebezpiecznych przygód. Przedstawiają odważnych wojowników, którzy stawiają czoła niebezpieczeństwom, korzystając z odwagi, sprytu i ostrych mieczy. W opowiadaniu George’a R.R. Martina przenosimy się do Westeros, aby poznać tragiczną rywalizację między synami Aegona I, Aenysem I i Maegorem I, której skutki miały dalekosiężny wpływ na Siedem Królestw.

The very best of the year's science fiction short stories and novellas

An annual institution - the year's best science fiction short stories and novellas

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-Second 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 such as Robert Reed, Alastair Reynolds, Damien Broderick, Elizabeth Bear, Paul McAuley and John Barnes. And 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.

This thrilling collection of twenty-one all-original stories, by an all-star list of contributors, will delight and astonish in equal measure with their cunning twists and dazzling reversals. George R. R. Martin himself offers a brand-new A Game of Thrones tale, chronicling one of the biggest rogues in the entire history of Ice and Fire. Also featuring stories from Gillian Flynn, Joe Abercrombie, Neil Gaiman, Patrick Rothfuss, Scott Lynch and more!

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-First Annual Collection the very best SF authors explore ideas of a new world in the year's best short stories. This venerable collection brings together award winning authors and masters of the field such as Robert Reed, Alastair Reynolds, Damien Broderick, Elizabeth Bear, Paul McAuley and John Barnes. And 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.

George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois have put together a towering anthology of specially-commissioned stories from the most stellar names in fiction, set in a number of readers' favourite fantasy worlds.

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Here you'll find no hapless victims who stand by whimpering in dread while the male hero fights the monster or clashes swords with the villain, and if you want to tie these women to the railroad tracks, you'll find you have a real fight on your hands. Instead, you will find stories of formidable women.

An anthology prepared in tribute to the career of Jack Vance features original tales inspired by "The Dying Earth" and includes contributions by such genre masters as Neil Gaiman, Tanith Lee, and Robert Silverberg.

Emma Caulfield stars in this offbeat sci-fi romantic comedy as Oona, a single woman who is literally counting the minutes until she meets the love of her life. In Oona's world, it is possible to have a timer fitted on your wrist that accurately predicts the day you will meet your soul mate. Oona has already taken numerous men to get timers fitted to see if they match up with hers. Her growing desperation - and the influence of her promiscuous step-sister Steph (Michelle Borth), whose timer will not go off until she is over 40 - lead Oona to a embark on a fling with much younger, hopelessly unambitious shop assistant Mikey (John Patrick Amedori).

Presents various pieces of short science fiction from 2011, along with informative notes on each author. This collection includes a review of the year's highlights in publishing and film - including non-fiction, media and awards - obituaries and an insightful look at emerging trends.

Contains thirty-three short stories chosen by the editor as the best in science fiction for 2010, including selections by Damien Broderick, Steven Popkes, Rachel Swirsky, and others, and features a summation of the year's events, as well as a list of honorable mentions.

A collection of seven stories from the anthology "Warriors" includes contributions by such authors as Naomi Novik, Peter S. Beagle, and David Weber.

WARRIORS is the first of three mass-market paperback volumes of a 250,000-word anthology of never-before-published stories from today's top writers about war and warriors, past, present, and future.

Urban fantasy where mystery waits at the end of every alley and things that go bump in the night have something to fear... 1 The Bastard Stepchild - George R.R. Martin 2 Death by Dahlia - Charlaine Harris 3 The Bleeding Shadow - Joe R. Lansdale 4 Hungry Heart - Simon R. Green 5 Styx and Stones - Steven Saylor 6 Pain and Suffering - S.M. Stirling 7 It's Still the Same Old Story - Carrie Vaughn 8 The Lady is a Screamer - Conn Iggulden 9 Hellbender - Laurie R. King 10 Shadow Thieves - Glen Cook 11 No Mystery, No Miracle - Melinda M. Snodgrass 12 The Difference Between a Puzzle and a Mystery - M.L.N. Hanover 13 The Curious Affair of the Deodand - Lisa Tuttle 14 Lord John and the Plague of Zombies - Diana Gabaldon 15 Beware the Snake - John Maddox Roberts 16 In Red, with Pearls - Patricia Briggs 17 The Adakian Eagle - Bradley Denton

The anthology "The New Space Opera" received unexpected acclaim, with Publishers Weekly giving it a starred review and Booklist praising it for "hours of exhilarating reading." The upcoming "THE NEW SPACE OPERA 2" promises even greater appeal, featuring contributions from renowned authors like John Scalzi, Cory Doctorow, and more.

From George R. R. Martin's Introduction to Warriors: "People have been telling stories about warriors for as long as they have been telling stories. Since Homer first sang the wrath of Achilles and the ancient Sumerians set down their tales of Gilgamesh, warriors, soldiers, and fighters have fascinated us; they are a part of every culture, every literary tradition, every genre. Our contributors make up an all-star lineup of award-winning and bestselling writers, representing a dozen different publishers and as many genres. We asked each of them for the same thing—a story about a warrior. Some chose to write in the genre they're best known for, while others ventured into new territory. Within these pages, you'll encounter warriors of every shape, size, and color, spanning every epoch of human history, from the past to the future, and even from fantastical realms. The stories range in tone; some will evoke sadness, others laughter, and many will keep you on the edge of your seat. Included are a long novella from the world of Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, a new tale of Lord John by Diana Gabaldon, and an epic of humanity at bay by David Weber, alongside original tales by numerous acclaimed authors. Together, they create a volume of unforgettable reading."

Never before published stories by New York Times bestselling authors Jonathan Stroud, Gregory Maguire, Garth Nix, Diana Gabaldon, and others. Whether portrayed as fire-breathing reptilian beasts at war with humanity or as noble creatures capable of speech and mystically bonded to the warriors who ride them, dragons have been found in nearly every culture's mythology. In modern times, they can be found far from their medieval settings in locales as mundane as suburbia or as barren as post-apocalyptic landscapes—and in The Dragon Book, today's greatest fantasists reignite the fire with legendary tales that will consume readers' imaginations.Includes the following stories: Dragon’s Deep - Cecelia Holland Vici - Naomi Novik Bob Choi’s Last Job - Johnathan StroudAre You Afflicted with Dragons? - Kage BakerThe Tsar’s Dragons - Jane Yolen and Adam StempleThe Dragon of Direfell - Liz Williams Oakland Dragon Blues - Peter S. Beagle Humane Killer - Diana Gabaldon and Samuel Sykes Stop! - Garth NixUngentle Fire - Sean Williams A Stark and Wormy Knight - Tad Williams None So Blind - Harry Turtledove JoBoy - Diana Wynne JonesPuz_le - Gregory MaguireAfter the Third Kiss - Bruce CovilleThe War That Winter Is - Tanith LeeThe Dragon’s Tale - Tamore PierceDragon’s Storm - Mary RosenblumThe Dragaman’s Bride - Andy Duncan

Today, in order to honor the magnificent career of Jack Vance, one unparalleled in achievement and impact, George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois, with the full cooperation of Jack Vance, his family, and his agents, suggest a Jack Vance tribute anthology called Songs of the Dying Earth, to encourage the best of today's fantasy writers to return to the unique and evocative milieu of The Dying Earth, from which they and so many others have drawn so much inspiration, to create their own brand-new adventures in the world of Jack Vance s greatest novel. Half a century ago, Jack Vance created the world of the Dying Earth, and fantasy has never been the same. Now, for the first time ever, Jack has agreed to open this bizarre and darkly beautiful world to other fantasists, to play in as their very own. To say that other fantasy writers are excited by this prospect is a gross understatement; one has told us that he'd crawl through broken glass for the chance to write for the anthology, another that he'd gladly give up his right arm for the privilege that's the kind of regard in which Jack Vance and The Dying Earth are held by generations of his peers.

Hugo Award-winning editor Gardner Dozois' annual anthology has long been considered the standard by which other best-of-the-year SF collections are judged.

In the new millennium, this book features 23 top science fiction authors who delve into the mysteries of the universe, exploring concepts of a new world and blurring the lines between reality and imagination.

Dosud nepublikované povídky mnoha úspěšných a uznávaných spisovatelů žánru fantasy. Přehlídka čarodějů nejen literárních, ale i autorských, každý z nich vás okouzlí svým jedinečným způsobem v celkem osmnácti příbězích. Po celé věky zanechávají čarodějové výraznou stopu v lidské kultuře – od tajemných duchovních vůdců pradávných kmenů až po oblíbené postavy celosvětově úspěšných filmů. Vysoké hubené muže ve špičatých kloboucích najdete snad jen v humorných příbězích i spolu s jejich kouzly, která provádějí pouhým mávnutím hůlky. Praví čarodějové jsou mnohem nenápadnější a s magií zacházejí mnohem úsporněji a rafinovaněji. V rukou současných fantastů dokážou upoutat pozornost čtenářů a získat si jejich srdce. Skvělé povídky od Neila Gaimana, Gartha Nixe, Eoina Colfera, Tada Williamse, Patricie A. McKillipové, Petera S. Beagla, Nancy Kressové, Jeffreyho Forda, Terryho Bissona, Genea Wolfa, Orsona Scotta Carda a mnohých dalších v úžasné nové antologii.

An anthology showcasing works by notable authors like Stephen Baxter, Greg Bear, and Ursula K. Le Guin, featuring stories such as "Blood Music," "Bears Discover Fire," and "The Left Hand of Darkness."

Víme, že vesmír i čas jsou nekonečné. Ale bez hranic je i lidská fantazie. Pohled do předaleké budoucnosti je ryzí podstatou žánru science fiction, avšak dosáhnout těch nejvzdálenějších koutů stěží představitelného času vyžaduje ruku skutečného mistra. Antologie Vzdálené obzory vám přináší díla hned sedmnácti odvážných a schopných tvůrců zvučných jmen. Posuňte s nimi hranice představivosti a navštivte budoucnost, kdy je téměř vše, co známe zaváto prachem uplynulých tisíciletí. Poznejte vzdálené horizonty pokořené nejen rukou nadaných spisovatelů, ale v tomto jedinečném souboru i rukou člověka, jenž je ve světě právem pokládán za nejvlivnějšího a nejschopnějšího editora – Gardnera Dozoise, držitele obdivuhodného množství prestižních cen, z nichž ani jedna nebyla udělena nezaslouženě.

This volume presents more than two dozen science fiction stories. It includes stories by the bright young talents of science fiction, as well as a host of established masters. The usual thorough summation of the year and recommended reading lists are also included.

Celebrated for over two decades, this anthology compiles the pinnacle of short science fiction writing, curated by Hugo Award-winning editor Gardner Dozois. Drawing from a vast array of stories and authors who have significantly influenced the genre, it presents an unparalleled collection of short science fiction novels. This edition serves as a definitive resource for fans, showcasing the evolution and excellence of the form through the years.

The brightest names in science fiction pen all-new tales of space and wonder. Contents 1 • Introduction (The New Space Opera) • (2007) • essay by Gardner Dozois and Jonathan Strahan 6 • Saving Tiamaat • (2007) • shortstory by Gwyneth Jones 24 • Verthandi's Ring • (2007) • shortstory by Ian McDonald 39 • Hatch • [The Great Ship Universe] • (2007) • shortstory by Robert Reed 66 • Winning Peace • (2007) • novelette by Paul J. McAuley 88 • Glory • (2007) • novelette by Greg Egan 112 • Maelstrom • (2007) • novelette by Kage Baker 143 • Blessed by an Angel • (2007) • shortstory by Peter F. Hamilton 158 • Who's Afraid of Wolf 359? • shortstory by Ken MacLeod 170 • The Valley of the Gardens • (2007) • novelette by Tony Daniel 202 • Dividing the Sustain • (2007) • novelette by James Patrick Kelly 234 • Minla's Flowers • [Merlin [4] • 2] • (2007) • novella by Alastair Reynolds 291 • Splinters of Glass • (2007) • novelette by Mary Rosenblum 316 • Remembrance • (2007) • shortstory by Stephen Baxter 334 • The Emperor and the Maula • (2007) • novelette by Robert Silverberg 379 • The Worm Turns • (2007) • shortstory by Gregory Benford 401 • Send Them Flowers • (2007) • novelette by Walter Jon Williams 436 • Art of War • shortstory by Nancy Kress 454 • Muse of Fire • (2007) • novella by Dan Simmons

Vzdálené světy, cesty napříč galaxiemi, setkání s mimozemskými civilizacemi – vesmír jako nekonečný prostor překypující těmi nejúžasnějšími objevy, které si jen člověk dokáže vůbec představit. Čeká na vás třiadvacet povídek od těch nejnápaditějších autorů – mistrů i Velmistrů žánru science fiction. Jde o příběhy zkoumající ty nejvzdálenější možnosti; osudy objevitelů a průzkumníků posouvajících hranice dosud poznaného; vzrušující návštěvy exotických krajin a barvitá vesmírná dobrodružství. Jde o tlukoucí srdce a živoucí duši žánru, na stránky jedné knihy spoutané tím nejznámějším editorem moderního věku science fiction – Gardnerem Dozoisem, nositelem nespočetného množství různých ocenění; člověkem, který fantastické povídce rozumí snad ze všech nejlépe. -- zdroj: legie.info --

Legendy české fantasy obsahují to nejlepší, co se u nás v žánru fantasy píše. Šest renomovaných spisovatelů, šest žijících legend naší literatury, se setkává v exkluzivním projektu, který představuje jejich nejoblíbenější cykly v dosud nepublikovaných novelách. Antologie Legendy české fantasy je lahůdka pro fanoušky, kteří již dobře vědí, že naši autoři patří mezi opravdovou elitu, i jedinečná brána do světů české fantasy pro všechny, kteří s nimi dosud neměli čest. Sestavil Ondřej Jireš. Povídky: - Miroslav Žamboch: Cesta domů - Jaroslav Mostecký: Štěňata vlků - Jiří Walker Procházka: Ken Wood a válečné zvony Rhótů - Vladimír Šlechta: Šťastná náhoda - Leonard Medek, Františka Vrbenská: Kalné víry Rhenu

Sbírka dvanácti apokalyptických scénářů, v nichž celosvětově známí autoři fantastiky jako Gregory Benford, Gardner Dozois, Nancy Kress, Geoffrey A. Landis, Fritz Leiber, Larry Niven, Frederik Pohl či James Tiptree, Jr. nabízejí hrůzu nahánějící vize konce času, ať už ho způsobili bohové, technologie či sama příroda.

Dobrodružná sci-fi povídka, zvláště vesmírné dobrodružství a space opera, prošla v padesátých a první polovině šedesátých let rychlým vývojem. Při zpětném pohledu můžete toto období označit za druhý velký věk space opery. Nyní je před vámi kniha, která obsahuje 16 skvělých povídek z této doby. Od autorů, kteří jsou velikány SF.

Editor Gardner Dozois opět spojuje do jedné knihy pozoruhodnou paletu příběhů. Cestujete zde až za vzdálené galaxie a současně se dotýkáte citové podstaty člověka. Dozois znamená pro 80. a 90. léta to, co znamenal John W. Campbell pro léta 40. a 50. – je totiž nejlepším editorem povídek SF. Tato kniha obsahuje 17 povídek. Všechny ukazují, že ani v 80. a 90. letech není žánr space opery a hard SF pasé. Jsou zde zastoupeni jak autoři, kteří již jsou hvězdami na nebi SF, tak autoři, kteří se jimi rozhodně stanou.

Antologií Tanec s Ježíšem dostáváte do ruky knihu mistrovských povídek. Jejich autor Gradner Dozois není pouze spisovatelem, je hlavně uznávaným editorem a redaktorem. Jeho dílo není příliš obsáhlé; zdá se, že píše pouze tehdy, když opravdu má co říci. Ale potom to poví bohatým, krásným jazykem a vždy je to útvar dokonale propracovaný, sevřený a čtivý. Žánrově se Dozois pohybuje mezi SF, hororem a prostým fantastickým příběhem. Pointa jeho povídek je vždy překvapivá, mnohdy šokující. Autor nás nechce jen pobavit, chce nás i přimět k zamyšlení – a daří se mu to.

In the 24th century, the Company preserves works of art and extinct forms of life. It recruits orphans from the past, renders them all but immortal, and trains them to serve the Company. Mendoza is sent to Elizabethan England to collect samples from the garden of Sir Walter Iden. Her quest is jeopardized by Nicholas Harpole, who stirs unfamiliar emotions within her about her future--with a man she will long outlive.

Seven of science fiction's most celebrated authors show the secrets of the Earth's most mysterious satellite. These groundbreaking stories take readers from the dust of the surface to the deepest core of the human mind--where one will truly feel the moon's pull. Contributors include Terry Bisson, Geoffrey Landis, Tony Daniel, Robert Reed, Kim Stanley Robinson, Allen Steele, and R. Garcia y Robertson.Contents Waging Good • [Sister Alice] • (1995) • novelette by Robert ReedA Walk in the Sun • (1991) • shortstory by Geoffrey A. LandisThe Shadow Knows • (1993) • novelette by Terry BissonLife on the Moon • (1995) • shortstory by Tony DanielWerewolves of Luna • (1994) • novella by R. Garcia y RobertsonJohn Harper Wilson • [The Tranquillity Alternative] • (1989) • shortstory by Allen SteeleThe Lunatics • (1988) • novelette by Kim Stanley Robinson

Již po třinácté vyšla v USA kniha s názvem The Year's Best Science Fiction, jejíž český překlad máte před sebou. Naleznete v ní práce dvaceti čtyř autorů, které editor tohoto sborníku Gardner Dozois považuje za nejlepší povídky, které byly v roce 1995 vydány. Čeká Vás bezmála 600 stran textu plného fantazie a jako zvláštní prémie přes 40 stran zasvěceného Shrnutí všeho, co se v roce 1995 v žánru událo. Zda má Gardner Dozois pravdu, to nechť už posoudí každý sám.

Now a dozen years old, the award-winning collection continues to provide dozens of the best stories of the year, including work by renowned veterans and exciting newcomers, including Stephen Baxter, Michael Bishop, Terry Bisson, Pat Cadigan, Greg Egan, Eliot Fintushel, Michael F. Flyn, Lisa Goldstein, Jose Haldemnan, Katherine Kerr, Nancy Kress, Ursula K. Le Guin, Maureen F. McHugh, Robert Reed, Mike Resnick, Mary Rosenblum.

Twelve spinetingling tales of the supernatural include stories of stolen lives and restless spirits and highlight the writings of such authors as Connie Willis, Alexander Jablokov, Ester M. Friesner, and Lisa Goldstein. Original.

Druhá reprezentativní ročenka Výběr science fiction povídek, převážně vydaných v roce 1991 v USA.

Contents 1 • Warstory • (1990) • novelette by Gregory Benford41 • Fire Zone Emerald • (1986) • novelette by Lucius Shepard71 • Home Front • [Home Front] • (1988) • shortstory by James Patrick Kelly89 • Tags • (1988) • shortstory by Robert Frazier93 • Personal Silence • (1990) • novelette by Molly Gloss119 • Madness Has Its Place • (1990) • novelette by Larry Niven151 • My Advice to the Civilized • (1990) • shortstory by John Barnes171 • The Peace Spy • (1987) • shortstory by Gene Wolfe181 • Hardfought • (1983) • novella by Greg Bear

1 • The Sorceress in Spite of Herself • (1982) • shortstory by Pat Cadigan16 • Ado • (1988) • shortstory by Connie Willis26 • Perpetuity Blues • (1987) • novelette by Neal Barrett, Jr.61 • Blunderbore • (1990) • shortstory by Esther M. Friesner72 • The Front Page • (1989) • shortstory by Ronald Anthony Cross86 • Stable Strategies for Middle Management • (1988) • shortstory by Eileen Gunn101 • The Faithful Companion at Forty • (1987) • shortstory by Karen Joy Fowler112 • Something Rich and Strange • (1986) • shortstory by R. A. Lafferty128 • Jesse Revenged • (1986) • shortstory by Don Webb135 • The Critic on the Hearth • [Azazel] • (1992) • shortstory by Isaac Asimov146 • The Day the Invaders Came • (1984) • shortstory by George Alec Effinger [as by O. Niemand ]153 • Nine Tenths of the Law • (1991) • shortstory by Susan Casper161 • The Hemstitch Notebooks • (1989) • shortstory by John M. Ford170 • Pickman's Modem • [Cthulhu Mythos] • (1992) • shortstory by Lawrence Watt-Evans178 • Body Man • (1986) • shortstory by Avram Davidson183 • Space Aliens Saved My Marriage • (1990) • shortstory by Sharon N. Farber194 • Do Ya, Do Ya, Wanna Dance? • (1988) • novelette by Howard Waldrop229 • Bears Discover Fire • (1990) • shortstory by Terry Bisson

Contents1 • Fermi and Frost • (1985) • short story by Frederik Pohl19 • Dying in Hull • (1988) • short story by David Alexander Smith [as by D. Alexander Smith ]35 • On Cannon Beach • (1984) • short story by Marta Randall43 • Termites • (1987) • short story by Dave Smeds63 • Touchdown • (1990) • short story by Nancy Kress81 • Water Bringer • (1991) • novelette by Mary Rosenblum113 • The Dragon Line • (1988) • shorts tory by Michael Swanwick133 • Glacier • (1988) • novelette by Kim Stanley Robinson159 • Destroyer of Worlds • (1989) • novella by Charles Sheffield

This collection features a diverse array of speculative fiction from 1989, showcasing both established and emerging voices in the genre. The contents include a mix of novellas, novelettes, and short stories, each offering unique narratives and imaginative worlds. Notable contributions include Judith Moffett's "Tiny Tango," a thought-provoking novella, and Mike Resnick's "For I Have Touched the Sky," which continues the Kirinyaga series. Gregory Benford's "Alphas" and Connie Willis's "At the Rialto" present engaging explorations of human experience and societal themes. The anthology also includes works by Kathe Koja, Steven Popkes, and Robert Silverberg, each adding depth and variety to the collection. From William King's "Visiting the Dead" to Bruce Sterling's "Dori Bangs," the stories reflect a range of styles and subjects. Lucius Shepard's "The Ends of the Earth" and Nancy Kress's "The Price of Oranges" further exemplify the creativity of the time. Additional highlights include S. P. Somtow's "Lottery Night," Alexander Jablokov's "A Deeper Sea," and Megan Lindholm's "Silver Lady and the Fortyish Man." The collection concludes with Gardner Dozois's insightful essay summarizing the year's contributions to the genre, alongside honorable mentions that acknowledge other noteworthy works. This anthology serves as a testament to the richness and diversity of speculative fiction during this period.

Collection of twelve short stories taken from Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine. Authors are Gregory Benford, Michael Bishop, Orson Scott Card, Jack Dann, Lisa Goldstein, Alexander Joblokov, Marc Laidlaw, Tanith Lee, Lisa Mason, Lucius Shepard and Howard Waldrop.Contents 7 • Foreword (Transcendental Tales) • (1989) • essay by Charles Ardai9 • Bad Medicine • (1984) • novelette by Jack Dann35 • Of Space-Time and the River • (1985) • novelette by Gregory Benford66 • Deathbinder • (1988) • novelette by Alexander Jablokov90 • America • [The Mormon Sea] • (1987) • novelette by Orson Scott Card119 • Shalamari • (1987) • shortstory by Marc Laidlaw133 • Chand Veda • (1983) • shortstory by Tanith Lee147 • The Calling of Paisley Coldpony • (1988) • novelette by Michael Bishop184 • Guardian • (1988) • novelette by Lisa Mason204 • He-We-Await • (1987) • novelette by Howard Waldrop226 • Death is Different • (1988) • shortstory by Lisa Goldstein243 • Close Encounter With the Deity • (1986) • shortstory by Michael Bishop255 • Nomans Land • (1988) • novella by Lucius Shepard

Tells the stories of an unusual swim meet, the union of a mermaid and a mortal man, an Irish merrow, a selkie or were-seal, surgically created amphibious humans, and nereids

Die Menschen haben die Sterne erreicht - aber als Bittsteller, als Nutznießer der Technologie extraterrestrischer Rassen. Wenig ist geblieben vom Bild der glorreichen Erdenmenschen, die das All erobern. Sie leben in kleinen Enklaven auf anderen Planeten und versuchen ihre Minderwertigkeitskomplexe durch Fremdenhaß zu kompensieren. Einer der Männer, die ins All gegangen sind, ist Josef Farber, der auch unter seinesgleichen ein Außenseiter ist. Ihm fehlt die Beziehung zu einem anderen Menschen - oder zu einem menschenähnlichen Lebewesen. Eines Tages lernt er ein Mädchen kennen, das eine Cian ist, eine Angehörige jener humanoiden Rasse, die den Planeten Weiunnach bevölkert. Sie heißt Liraun, und auch sie ist in ihrem Volk ein Außenseiter. Aus gemeinsamer Einsamkeit erwächst eine sexuelle Beziehung, aus der Sexualität wird Partnerschaft, aus Partnerschaft Ehe. Und plötzlich steckt Farber mitten in einer Kultur, die ihm von Grund auf fremd ist, die er nicht kennt und deren Wurzeln er nicht versteht. Am wenigsten jedoch versteht er seine Frau. Und als er sie zu verstehen glaubt und ihr helfen will, geraten beide immer tiefer in tragische Verstrickungen hinein...

YEAR OF THE BREAKOUT In the past year, science fiction has finally emerged from its isolation as the preserve of a limited number of readers and been recognized as one of the most vital and widely read kinds of writing. These seven stories show, dramatically, why that has happened. In their Hugo- and Nebula-winning "Stardance," Spider and Jeanne Robinson explore the grandest setting any performer ever had...John Varley's stranded space crew discovers unthought-of-wonders in "In the Hall of the Martian Kings"...Frankenstein's monster penetrates the depths of the Earth un Utley and Waldrop's "Black as the Pit, from Pole to Pole"...and Raccoona Sheldon, George R.R. Martin, Edward Bryant and Michael Bishop, contribute memorable tales of the limits of human experience. Contents: Introduction -- The screwfly solution / Raccoona Sheldon -- In the hall of the Martian kings / John Varley -- Particle theory / Edward Bryant -- Bitterblooms / George R. R.Martin -- Black as the pit, from pole to pole / Steven Utley and Howard Waldrop -- The house of compassionate sharers / Michael Bishop -- Stardance / Spider Robinson and Jeanne Robinson.

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