Year's Best SF 8

by David G. Hartwell (Editor)

Other authorsKathryn Cramer (Editor)
Paperback, 2003-06

Status

Available

Call number

PS648 .S3

Publication

Eos (New York, 2003). 1st edition, 1st printing. 516 pages. $7.99.

Description

Brave New Worlds To Explore and Conquer The astonishingly possible is once again showcased in a breathtaking volume of the best short form SF the past year had to offer. Contributed by some of the most revered and exciting voices in the genre -- and compiled by acclaimed editor and anthologist David G. Hartwell -- these stories of wonder and terror, astounding technologies and miraculous discovery, stretch the imagination into realms and universes never dreamed of before. Each tale is a dazzling gem, rocketing readers across light years and into unknown dimensions -- exploring the intricate cultures of alien races and the strange, secret workings of the human mind. And together they form an unparalleled whole -- a collection of luminous visions that shines more brightly than a newborn sun. New tales from: Nancy Kress Ursula K. Le Guin Greg Egan Bruce Sterling Michael Swanwick Gene Wolfe and many more… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member jcwren
If this was the best of the year, it was a bad year for science fiction. There were a total of three stories I considered worth the effort of having read. Unless you just want to own the complete set, skip this one.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2003-06

Physical description

496, xv p.; 4.19 inches

ISBN

006106453X / 9780061064531
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