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Publication
New York: St. Martin's Griffin (1992), Paperback
Pages
xxxix; 575
Description
In The Year's Best Science Fiction: Ninth Annual Collection, Gardner Dozois produces another volume in the series that Locus calls 'the field's real anthology-of-record.' With a unique combination of foresight and perspective, Dozois continues to collect outstanding work by newcomers and established authors alike, reflecting the present state of the genre while suggesting its future directions. With the editor's annual summary of the year in the field, and his appendix of recommended reading, this book is indispensable for anyone interested in contemporary science fiction.
Awards
Locus Award (Finalist — Anthology — 1993)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1992-07
Physical description
xxxix, 575 p.; 9.1 inches
ISBN
0312078919 / 9780312078911
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LibraryThing member KingRat
The middle of this anthology wasn’t particularly strong, but you can’t go wrong with something that includes "Beggars in Spain". "Gene Wars", "Eyewall", and "Desert Rain" round out the top stories in the collection, at least according to me. As I’ve noted before, Dozois’ seeming obsession
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with naming authors as Big Names and Ones to Watch irritates me. While I think who writes a story is important, Dozois spends more ink in his intros on an author’s pedigree than on the story. Show Less
LibraryThing member Czrbr
Book Description: New York, NY, U.S.A.: St Martin's Press, 1992. Soft Cover. Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7�" - 9¾" tall. 1st Ed., PB, NF, 575 pp