| Title | : | The Year's Best Science Fiction: Seventeenth Annual Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Gardner Dozois |
| Release | : | 2000-08-12 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Sci-Fi Short Stories, Books, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction & Literature |
| Size | : | 2706613 |
| Embark on a mind-bending journey through time and space with the Year's Best Science Fiction: Seventeenth Annual Collection. This anthology showcases the most imaginative and thought-provoking stories from the early days of science fiction to the brink of the twenty-first century. Featuring works by both masters of the form and bright new talents, this collection includes gems such as "The Wedding Album" by David Marusek, where the line between reality and simulation blurs in a high-tech future; "Everywhere" by Geoff Ryman, which questions whether utopian living is truly recognized by its inhabitants; "Hatching the Phoenix" by Frederik Pohl, a star-crossing tale of the enigmatic Heechee aliens; and "A Hero of the Empire" by Robert Silverberg, an alternate history novelette that explores the consequences of a never-fallen Roman Empire. From nearby planets to distant futures, from the past to universes no larger than a grain of sand, the twenty-seven stories in Year's Best Science Fiction: Seventeenth Annual Collection will transport you to realms beyond your imagination. Supplemented by the editor's insightful summation of the year's events and a lengthy list of honorable mentions, this book is an invaluable resource for science fiction enthusiasts and a must-have for any fan of speculative fiction, science fiction fantasy, or science fiction and fantasy short stories. |
