Anthologies
pre-ISBN book. #41155987. Publisher Catalog #S1608. Here is the third and most bizarre volume of the exciting new Orbit series - a superb and uncanny collection of SF stories, appearing for the first time in paperback, by the finest of today's SF writers.In "Bramble Bush," Nebula Award winner Richard McKenna weaves a dazzling web of anthropology, symbology, anatomy - and magic. Richard Wilson contributes a moving variant on the "last man" theme; Doris Pitkin Buck explains "Why They Mobbed the White House," and Philip Jose Farmer warns, "Don't Wash the Carats."Also included are stories by Joanna Russ (the third in the Alyx series), Gene Wolfe, Kate Wilhelm, James Sallis and John to the World by Richard WilsonBramble Bush by Richard McKennaThe Barbarian by Joanna RussThe Changeling by Gene WolfeWhy They Mobbed the White House by Doris Pitkin BuckThe Planners by Kate WilhelmDon't Wash the Carats by Philip Jose FarmerLetter to a Young Poet by James SallisHere Is Thy Sting by John Jakes
Orbit is a long-running series of anthologies of new sf edited by Damon Knight; often featuring work by such writers as Gene Wolfe, Joanna Russ, R.A. Lafferty & Kate Wilhelm, who was married to Knight. The anthologies tended toward the avant-garde, but by no means exclusively; occasionally the volumes would feature some nonfictional critical writing or humorous anecdote-gathering by Knight. Inspired by Frederik Pohl's Star Science Fiction series, & in its turn an influence on Harlan Ellison's Dangerous Visions volumes & many others, it ran for over a decade & 18 volumes, including a double-volume but excluding a "Best-of" collection which covered 1966-76
Orbit 11 is a collection of 20 new, not formerly published science fiction stories compiled and edited by Damon Knight. Authors include Gene Wolf, Vonda McIntyre, Fred Pohl, Kate Wilhelm, and 16 others
Twelve short stories accompanied by critical essays discussing development are provided by accomplished science fiction writers
Ballantine Books, 1974. Mass market paperback, 1st edition. Contains 9 great stories, originally appearing in the 50's through the 70's.
Contains: "Landscape with Aliens", by Larry W. Martin; "A Matter of Honor", by Pat (P.C.) Hodgell; "Closed Circuit", by Carter Scholz; "The Leader of the Club", by Marc Scott Zicree; "The Bellman's Wonder Ring", by Gene Wolfe; "The Enemy You Killed, My Friend", by Ricahrd S. Bready; "Stormfall", by Bill Johnston; "Can Anything Be Taught?", by Vonda N. McIntyre; "The Thing Itself", by Kim Stanely Robinson; "Poppin' Fresh", by Michael West; "With Crooked Hands", by Robert Crais; "Brian in the Dreaming Seat", by Alan Brennert; "Something That Works", by Damon Knight; "No Specific Time Mentioned", by Vic Webb; and "The Traders", by Kathleen M. Sidney.
1978. First Edition Thus. 283 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Paper cover has mild edgewear with curling to corners. Creasing to spine.
Contains all the short fiction winners of the Nebula Award from 1965 - 1969. Contents include: "Repent, Harlequin!" Said the Ticktockman - Harlan Ellison (also winner, 1966 Hugo). The Doors of His Face, The Lamps of His Mouth, Roger Zelazny (nominated, 1966 Hugo). The Saliva Tree - Brian W. Aldiss. He Who Shapes - Roger Zelazny. The Secret Place - Richard McKenna (nominated, 1967 Hugo). Call Him Lord - Gordon R. Dickson (nominated, 1967 Hugo). The Last Castle. Jack Vance (winner, 1967 Hugo). Aye, and Gomorrah - Samuel R. Delany (nominated, 1968 Hugo). Gonna Roll the Bones - Fritz Leiber (winner, 1968 Hugo). Behold The Man - Michael Moorcock. The Planners - Kate Wilhelm. Mother to the World - Richard Wilson (nominated, 1969 Hugo). Dragonrider - Anne McCaffrey (nominated, 1969 Hugo). Passengers - Robert Silverberg (nominated, 1969 Hugo). Time Considered as a Helix of Semi-Precious Stones - Samuel R. Delany (winner, 1969 Hugo). A Boy and His Dog - Harlan Ellison (nominated, 1969 Hugo).
A great series of stories of aliens and people on other planets
October 1986. Cover art by Wayne Barlowe. Stories in this issue: The Wisdom of Solomon” [SF Puzzles] by Martin Gardner ”The Girl Who Fell Into the Sky” by Kate Wilhelm ”Trading Post” by Neal Barrett, Jr. ”The Mind's Construction” by Isaac Asimov ”Cabracan” by Lewis Shiner ”Spice Pogrom” by Connie Willis plus poetry by Marc Laidlaw, Lucius Shepard, Robert Frazier FEATURES: “The Kiss of Death?” (editorial) by Isaac Asimov; letters; “Gaming” (column) by Matthew J. Costello; “On Books” (reviews) by Baird Searles
This collection of all new short fiction by thirteen of today's top science fiction writers represents a memorial to the late Terry Carr and includes contributions by Ursulia K. Le Guin, Roger Zelazny, and Robert Silverberg, among others
Science Fiction Anthology
Culled from the pages of "Omni" magazine, these seventeen science fiction short stories include masterworks by such noted authors as John Crowley, Robert Zelazny, and Alfred Bester
A collection of short horror stories features the work of Peter Atkins, Clive Barker, Ramsey Campbell, Kim Newman, Peter Straub, Karl Edward Wagner, and others
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Contents (view Concise Listing) v Introduction (Omni Visions Two) (1994) essay by Ellen Datlow 1 Against Babylon (1986) novelette by Robert Silverberg 21 The Gods of Mars (1985) novelette by Gardner Dozois and Jack Dann and Michael Swanwick 43 Pictures Made of Stones (1987) poem by Lucius Shepard 53 E-Ticket to 'Namland (1987) novelette by Dan Simmons (variant of E-Ticket to Namland) 73 The Domino Master (1988) short story by Michael Blumlein 91 The Circular Library of Stones (1987) short story by Carol Emshwiller 103 Reason Seven (1985) short story by Barry N. Malzberg 113 The Fire Catcher (1985) short story by Richard Kadrey 121 Dead Run (1985) short story by Greg Bear 143 Adeste Fideles (1987) short story by Frederik Pohl 161 The Lions Are Asleep This Night (1986) novelette by Howard Waldrop 183 The Dragon Seed (1985) short story by Kate Wilhelm 201 Permafrost (1986) novelette by Roger Zelazny
A collection of fifteen short stories depicts angelic interventions in subtle forms and includes the writings of such authors as Isaac Asimov, Tanith Lee, Ursula K. LeGuin, and Roger Zelazny. Original.
Fantasy has come to mean different things to different people - for some it is a descent into the unconscious, an expression of repressed fears or desires; for others it is an exploration of new territories, frightening and fertile landscapes inhabited by playful and provocative beings who draw the reader into a fascinating web of morality and myth. In her challenging Introduction, Joanna Russ describes Fantasy as 'the most realistic of all the arts, expressing as it does the contents of human souls directly'. This anthology aims to show that Fantasy has also been an important vehicle for women, who have used it to express their creative diversity, without having to be boxed in and categorized by a male-dominated literary establishment.
Since its founding, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction has been acclaimed as one of the pinnacles of the field, the source of fantastic fiction of the highest literary quality. Now the magazine known to its readers as "F&SF" celebrates its fiftieth anniversary with a spectacular anthology of the best recent work from the magazine. Included are stories from major writers like Bruce Sterling, John Crowley, and Harlan Ellison. Also here are award-winners like Ursula K. Le Guin's Nebula-winning "Solitude," Maureen F. McHugh's Hugo-winning "The Lincoln Train," and Elizabeth Hand's Nebula- and World Fantasy Award-winning "Last Summer at Mars Hill." The fiftieth anniversary collection for the most distinguished magazine of the science fiction and fantasy world. Contributors include: Dale Bailey Terry Bisson Michael Blumlein Ray Bradbury John Crowley Bradley Denton Paul Di Filippo S.N. Dyer Harlan Ellison Esther M. Friesner Elizabeth Hand Tanith Lee Ursula K. Le Guin Maureen F. McHugh Rachel Pollack Robert Reed Bruce Holland Rogers Bruce Sterling Ray Vukcevich Kate Wilhelm Gene Wolfe
The Secret Is Out Exploring an alternate history of science fiction, this ingenious anthology showcases eighteen brilliant authors leading the way to a new literature of the future. These award-winning stories defy trends, cross genres, and prove that great fiction cannot be categorized. Two strangely detached astronauts orbit Earth while a third world war rages on. A primatologist’s lover suspects her of obsession with one of her simian charges. The horrors of trench warfare dovetail with the theoretical workings of black holes. A dissolving marriage and bitter custody dispute are overshadowed by the arrival of time travelers. An astonishing invention that records the sense of touch is far too dangerous for Thomas Edison to reveal. The future is here. Read it.
The best single-volume anthology of science fiction available―includes online teacher's guide The Wesleyan Anthology of Science Fiction features over a 150 years' worth of the best science fiction ever collected in a single volume. The fifty-two stories and critical introductions are organized chronologically as well as thematically for classroom use. Filled with luminous ideas, otherworldly adventures, and startling futuristic speculations, these stories will appeal to all readers as they chart the emergence and evolution of science fiction as a modern literary genre. They also provide a fascinating look at how our Western technoculture has imaginatively expressed its hopes and fears from the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century to the digital age of today. A free online teacher's guide at http://sfanthology.site.wesleyan.edu/ accompanies the anthology and offers access to a host of pedagogical aids for using this book in an academic setting. The stories in this anthology have been selected and introduced by the editors of Science Fiction Studies, the world's most respected journal for the critical study of science fiction.
NOVELLAS The Fullness Of Time – Kate Wilhelm NOVELETS Wearaway and Flambeau – Matthew Hughes The Afflicted – Matthew Johnson Jack Shade in the Forest of Souls – Rachel Pollack SHORT STORIES Hartmut's World – Albert E. Cowdrey The Woman Who Fooled Death Five Times – Eleanor Arnason A Natural History of Autumn – Jeffrey Ford Wizard – Michaele Jordan Real Faces – Ken Liu DEPARTMENTS Books to Look For – Charles de Lint Musing on Books – Michelle West Science: Quicksand and Ketchup – Pat Murphy and Paul Doherty Films: Martian Processed Cheese – Lucius Shepard Coming Attractions – Curiosities – Bud Webster CARTOONS S. Harris, Bill Long. COVER Ed Valigursky