21st Century Science Fiction
Published on 21. November 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
576 pages
978-1-4721-1242-2 (ISBN)
Description
A fantastic collection of recent stories from some of science fiction's greatest up-and-coming authors, including many award-winners. David Hartwell and Patrick Nielsen Hayden have long been recognised as some of the most skilled and trusted arbiters in science fiction, but Twenty-First Century Science Fiction presents fans with a first opportunity to see their considerable talents combined, and also to get a unique perspective on what's coming next in the genre. The anthology includes authors ranging from bestselling and established favourites to incandescent new talents, including Cory Doctorow, Catherynne M. Valente, John Scalzi, Jo Walton, Charles Stross, Elizabeth Bear and Peter Watts. The stories selected include winners and nominees of all of the science fiction genre's major awards.
Stories include Bacigalupi's 'The Gambler' (Hugo, Nebula, Sturgeon and BSFA nominee), Bear's 'Tideline' (Hugo and Sturgeon winner), Cooper's 'Savant Songs' (Sturgeon nominee), Cornell's 'One of Our Bastards Is Missing' (Hugo nominee), Gregory's 'Second Person Present Tense' (Sturgeon nominee), Mary Robinette Kowal's 'Evil Robot Monkey' (Hugo nominee), David Levine's 'Tk'tk'tk' (Hugo winner), David Moles's 'Finisterra' (Hugo nominee, Sturgeon winner), Hannu Rajaniemi's 'His Master's Voice' (BSFA and Sturgeon winner), Rachel Swirsky's 'Eros', Philia, Agape (Hugo and Sturgeon nominee), Peter Watts's 'The Island' (Hugo winner, Sturgeon nominee).
Stories include Bacigalupi's 'The Gambler' (Hugo, Nebula, Sturgeon and BSFA nominee), Bear's 'Tideline' (Hugo and Sturgeon winner), Cooper's 'Savant Songs' (Sturgeon nominee), Cornell's 'One of Our Bastards Is Missing' (Hugo nominee), Gregory's 'Second Person Present Tense' (Sturgeon nominee), Mary Robinette Kowal's 'Evil Robot Monkey' (Hugo nominee), David Levine's 'Tk'tk'tk' (Hugo winner), David Moles's 'Finisterra' (Hugo nominee, Sturgeon winner), Hannu Rajaniemi's 'His Master's Voice' (BSFA and Sturgeon winner), Rachel Swirsky's 'Eros', Philia, Agape (Hugo and Sturgeon nominee), Peter Watts's 'The Island' (Hugo winner, Sturgeon nominee).
Reviews / Votes
Hartwell has produced a pool of anthologies that attempt to stand as definitive volumes. The Science Fiction Century is another such successful landmark collection. Publishers Weekly A superb survey for the uninitiated and a definitive sampler for confirmed fans. Booklist This ranks as one of the definitive anthologies of the genre - and it makes the perfect introduction to the field of science fiction ... The Science Fiction Century shows great breadth and range ... Editor Hartwell succeeds by including a wide range of authors, styles, and themes. The Des Moines Register We are in the hands of a loving expert. -- John Updike on The Hard SF Rennaissance A first-rate selection of some of the best short SF and fantasy of recent years. Locus Magazine on New Skies and New Magics Locus Magazine The finest collection of SF short stories published specifically for young adult readers in recent memory. VOYA on New Skies Superior - Nielsen Hayden deserves a medal. There hasn't been an original anthology series so consistently satisfying since Damon Knight's Orbit. Kirkus Reviews on Starlight 3 The finest collection of SF short stories published specifically for young adult readers in recent memory. Voice of Youth Advocates A bumper crop of 34 stories from authors who first came to prominence in the 21st century, compiled by two of the most highly respected editors in the business ... Grab this book. Whether newcomer or old hand, the reader will not be disappointed. Kirkus ReviewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 42 mm
Weight
760 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4721-1242-2 (9781472112422)
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Additional editions
David G. Hartwell | Patrick Nielsen Hayden
21st Century Science Fiction
E-Book
11/2013
Robinson
€3.99
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Persons
Widely acclaimed as the most influential SF editor of the age, David G. Hartwell lives in Pleasantville, New York. Patrick Nielsen Hayden, called by the Washington Post 'one of the most literate and historically aware editors in science fiction', lives in Brooklyn, New York. They have both won the World Fantasy Award and multiple Hugo Awards for their editorial work.