College of Mystery Series by Walter Jon Williams, Jonathan Strahan, Charles Stross, Gregory Benford, Sheila Finch, Jane Yolen, Bruce Holland Rogers, Joe Haldeman, Geoffrey A. Landis, Mark J. McGarry, Hal Clement, Gordon Van Gelder, David G. Hartwell, George Zebrowski, Bill Warren, William Tenn, Jonathan Lethem, Martin H. Greenberg, Thomas F. Monteleone, John Varley, William Sanders, Robert Silverberg, Andre Norton, Pati Nagle, Bradley H. Sinor, Jennifer Roberson, Paul Dellinger, William Browning Spencer, Neil Gaiman, Michael A. Stackpole, Gerald Hausman, Jack Williamson, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Steven Brust, Katharine Eliska Kimbriel, Jane Lindskold, Robert Sheckley, Jack C. Haldeman II, John J. Miller, Robert Wayne McCoy, Kage Baker, Robert Freeman Wexler, John Meaney, Lucius Shepard, Connie Willis, Terry Bisson, John C. Wright, William Barton, Gardner Dozois, Mike Resnick, Roger Dutcher, Theodora Goss, Vernor Vinge, Ellen Klages, Anne McCaffrey, Eileen Gunn, Benjamin Rosenbaum, Lois McMaster Bujold, Andy Duncan, Ursula K. Le Guin, Brian W. Aldiss, Frederik Pohl, Jody Lynn Nye, Kathy Maio, Christopher Rowe, Kathleen Ann Goonan, Ann Halam, Paul McAuley, Margo Lanagan, Ian McDonald, Garth Nix, Kelly Link, Alastair Reynolds, Tricia Sullivan, Scott Westerfeld, Stephen Baxter, Cory Doctorow, Greg Egan, Jeffrey Ford

The best SF writers of the year represented once again in volume 34 of the Nebula Awards collection series, edited this year by a beloved, bestselling SF writer.

From the first appearances of Roger Zelazny's short fiction in the early 1960s—remarkably original stories such as the memorable A Rose for Ecclesiastes, many of which are now recognized as classics—it was clear that a dazzling new genius had burst into the field of speculative literature.Over the years, that shining talent burned brighter in novels such as Lord of Light, The Dream Master, and Creatures of Light and Darkness.. moreFrom the first appearances of Roger Zelazny's short fiction in the early 1960s—remarkably original stories such as the memorable A Rose for Ecclesiastes, many of which are now recognized as classics—it was clear that a dazzling new genius had burst into the field of speculative literature.Over the years, that shining talent burned brighter in novels such as Lord of Light, The Dream Master, and Creatures of Light and Darkness...works whose lyrical prose, masterful plotting and unique blend of timeless myth with cutting-edge science won Zelazny the acclaim of readers and critics alike—as well as six Hugos and three Nebulas. In the groundbreaking Amber books, he turned to fantasy, creating one of the most beloved series of all time.Sadly, Roger Zelazny was taken from us too soon. But his genius blazes on—not only in his own enduring fiction, but also in the work of fellow authors influenced by his example and touched by his friendship. Now twenty-five of those writers—including some of the most acclaimed names in SF and fantasy—come together to pay tribute to Roger Zelazny with original stories evoking the magic and wonder of his own best work. less

Best Short Novels: 2004. "These are good times for the novella", says editor Jonathan Strahan, offering nine of these "marvels of compression"... moreBest Short Novels: 2004. "These are good times for the novella", says editor Jonathan Strahan, offering nine of these "marvels of compression". From a distant future where both beer and rebellion brew in a tavern on Mars to an alternate WWII—where the cutting-edge science is quantum biology, and from a haunting story of a bizarre prison without guards or rules to a Bradbury-esque tale of small-town America, Best Short Novels: 2004 is a landmark collection of some of the finest short work in science fiction, a must-have collection for sf readers.Contents: * Introduction (Best Short Novels: 2004) (2004) • essay by Jonathan Strahan * The Empress of Mars [Mars] (2003) / novella by Kage Baker: a distant future where both beer and rebellion brew in a tavern on Mars. * The Green Leopard Plague [College of Mystery] (2003) / novella by Walter Jon Williams: tells of a philosopher who develops a way to make human skin photosynthetic-ending starvation as a tool of oppression. But his breakthrough has unforeseen repercussions. * Springdale Town (2003) / novella by Robert Freeman Wexler: Bradbury-esque tale of small-town America. * The Swastika Bomb (2003) / novella by John Meaney Jailwise (2003) / novella by Lucius Shepard: haunting story of a bizarre prison without guards or rules. * Just Like the Ones We Used to Know (2003) / novella by Connie Willis: the ultimate global warming effect: a freak snowstorm that effectively shuts down North America. * Greetings (2003) / novella by Terry Bisson * Awake in the Night (2003) / novella by John C. Wright: life in a distant future after the sun has gone out and true humans are confined to a single giant pyramid. * Off on a Starship (2003) / novella by William Barton: a sf-loving teen travels on-an automated probe that carries him across space to a world where he's all alone, except for a robot that becomes increasingly female.Also published titled: The Best Short Science Fiction Novels of the Year (Jan2006)Also published titled: Modern Greats of Science Fiction: Nine Novellas of Distinction (Apr2007). less

Each year, the members of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America(r) bestow the Nebula Awards to authors whose exemplary fiction represents the most thought-provoking and entertaining work the genre has to offer. Nebula Awards Showcase collects the year's most preeminent science fiction and fantasy in one essential volume. This year's winners include Lois McMaster Bujold, Eileen Gunn, Ellen Klages, and Walter Jon Williams, as well as Grand Master Anne McCaffrey... moreEach year, the members of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America(r) bestow the Nebula Awards to authors whose exemplary fiction represents the most thought-provoking and entertaining work the genre has to offer. Nebula Awards Showcase collects the year's most preeminent science fiction and fantasy in one essential volume. This year's winners include Lois McMaster Bujold, Eileen Gunn, Ellen Klages, and Walter Jon Williams, as well as Grand Master Anne McCaffrey.Contents 1 • Introduction (Nebula Awards Showcase 2006) • (2006) • essay by Gardner Dozois 8 • The Green Leopard Plague • (2003) • novella by Walter Jon Williams 73 • Basement Magic • (2003) • novelette by Ellen Klages 101 • Dry Bones • (2003) • novelette by William Sanders 123 • The Masters Speak: Introduction (Nebula Awards Showcase 2006) • (2006) • essay by Gardner Dozois 127 • Science Fiction Century (Nebula Awards Showcase 2006) • (2006) • essay by Jack Williamson 130 • The Way It Was (Nebula Awards Showcase 2006) • (2006) • essay by Robert Silverberg 140 • Teaching the Art (Nebula Awards Showcase 2006) • (2006) • essay by Ursula K. Le Guin 142 • Change and Okay In All Around I See (Nebula Awards Showcase 2006) • (2006) • essay by Brian W. Aldiss 145 • Then and Now (Nebula Awards Showcase 2006) • (2006) • essay by Frederik Pohl 152 • The Voluntary State • (2004) • novelette by Christopher Rowe 188 • Grand Master Anne McCaffrey: An Appreciation • (2006) • essay by Jody Lynn Nye 193 • The Ship Who Sang • [The Ship Who Sang] • (1961) • novelette by Anne McCaffrey 213 • Coming to Terms • (2004) • shortstory by Eileen Gunn 224 • Embracing-the-New • (2004) • shortstory by Benjamin Rosenbaum 236 • Paladin of Souls (excerpt) • (2003) • shortfiction by Lois McMaster Bujold 250 • Zora and the Zombie • (2004) • novelette by Andy Duncan 271 • Film: The Year in Review (Nebula Awards Showcase 2006) • (2006) • essay by Kathy Maio 283 • Travels with My Cats • (2004) • shortstory by Mike Resnick 304 • Just Distance • (2003) • poem by Roger Dutcher 305 • Octavia is Lost in the Hall of Masks • (2003) • poem by Theodora Goss 309 • The Cookie Monster • (2003) • novella by Vernor Vinge less

Modern Greats of Science Fiction: Nine Novellas of Distinction. "These are good times for the novella", says editor Jonathan Strahan, offering nine of these "marvels of compression"... moreModern Greats of Science Fiction: Nine Novellas of Distinction. "These are good times for the novella", says editor Jonathan Strahan, offering nine of these "marvels of compression". From a distant future where both beer and rebellion brew in a tavern on Mars to an alternate WWII—where the cutting-edge science is quantum biology, and from a haunting story of a bizarre prison without guards or rules to a Bradbury-esque tale of small-town America, Modern Greats of Science Fiction: Nine Novellas of Distinction is a landmark collection of some of the finest short work in science fiction, a must-have collection for sf readers.Contents: * Introduction (Best Short Novels: 2004) (2004) • essay by Jonathan Strahan * The Empress of Mars [Mars] (2003) / novella by Kage Baker: a distant future where both beer and rebellion brew in a tavern on Mars. * The Green Leopard Plague [College of Mystery] (2003) / novella by Walter Jon Williams: tells of a philosopher who develops a way to make human skin photosynthetic-ending starvation as a tool of oppression. But his breakthrough has unforeseen repercussions. * Springdale Town (2003) / novella by Robert Freeman Wexler: Bradbury-esque tale of small-town America. * The Swastika Bomb (2003) / novella by John Meaney * Jailwise (2003) / novella by Lucius Shepard: haunting story of a bizarre prison without guards or rules. * Just Like the Ones We Used to Know (2003) / novella by Connie Willis: the ultimate global warming effect: a freak snowstorm that effectively shuts down North America. * Greetings (2003) / novella by Terry Bisson * Awake in the Night (2003) / novella by John C. Wright: life in a distant future after the sun has gone out and true humans are confined to a single giant pyramid. * Off on a Starship (2003) / novella by William Barton: a sf-loving teen travels on-an automated probe that carries him across space to a world where he's all alone, except for a robot that becomes increasingly female.Also published titled: Best Short Novels: 2004 (May2004)Also published titled: The Best Short Science Fiction Novels of the Year (Jan2006). less

"An original science fiction anthology"Truly successful science fiction does two things: it gives credible glimpses into the future while entertaining the reader. With this in mind, noted anthologist Jonathan Strahan (who is also the reviews editor of Locus magazine) asked sixteen of today's most inventive, compelling writers to look past the horizon of the present day... more"An original science fiction anthology"Truly successful science fiction does two things: it gives credible glimpses into the future while entertaining the reader. With this in mind, noted anthologist Jonathan Strahan (who is also the reviews editor of Locus magazine) asked sixteen of today's most inventive, compelling writers to look past the horizon of the present day. Neil Gaiman (Anansi Boys), Kelly Link (Magic for Beginners), Garth Nix (the Abhorsen Trilogy), Scott Westerfeld (Uglies; Pretties; Specials) and their colleagues have crafted a dazzling range of stories. Whether on spaceships, in suburbia, or in simulated gaming worlds, whether about cloning, battle tactics, or corporate politics, the stories of The Starry Rift will give every reader something to consider. This original anthology is crucial reading for those who want to see where the future (and the future of science fiction) is headed.CONTENT"Ass-Hat Magic Spider" by by Scott Westerfeld"Cheats" by Ann Halam"Orange" by Neil Gaiman"The Surfer" by Kelly Link"Repair Kit" by Stephen Baxter"The Dismantled Invention of Fate" by Jeffrey Ford"Anda's Game" By Corey Doctorow"Sundiver Day" by Kathleen Ann Goonan"The Dust Assassin" by Ian McDonald"The Star Surgeon's Apprentice" by Alastair Reynolds"An Honest Day's Work" By Margo Lanigan"Lost Continent" by Greg Egan"Incomers" by Paul McAuley"Post--Ironic Stress Syndrome" by Tricia Sullivan"Infestation" by Garth Nix"Pinocchio" by Walter Jon Williams less

From Walter Jon Williams, author of Implied Spaces, Hardwired, and Voice of the Whirlwind, comes The Green Leopard Plague and Other Stories, a stunning collection of short fiction including the Nebula Award winning story "The Green Leopard Plague," an introduction by Charles Stross, and in-depth story notes... moreFrom Walter Jon Williams, author of Implied Spaces, Hardwired, and Voice of the Whirlwind, comes The Green Leopard Plague and Other Stories, a stunning collection of short fiction including the Nebula Award winning story "The Green Leopard Plague," an introduction by Charles Stross, and in-depth story notes. Contents: Introduction by Charles Stross Daddy's World Lethe The Last Ride of German Freddie Millennium Party The Green Leopard Plague The Tang Dynasty Underwater Pyramid Incarnation Day Send Them Flowers Pinocchio less