The Year's Best Science Fiction
Eighth Annual Collection
Readers rate it 3.5 (11 on Hardcover)
661 pages · Released 1991 · Macmillan
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This is a 1991 anthology of award-winning science fiction short stories from 1990, curated by a respected editor. Since content varies significantly across the 20+ stories included, I cannot reliably assess violence, language, sexual content, or mature themes without knowing which stories are featured. The educational value comes from exposure to diverse sci-fi concepts and excellent writing craft.
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Annually assembling the best science fiction of the year, this series continues to live up to its name with the most original, innovative, and wonderful short fiction published in 1990. A thorough summary of the year in science fiction and a long list of recommended reading round out this volume, rendering it the one b... Annually assembling the best science fiction of the year, this series continues to live up to its name with the most original, innovative, and wonderful short fiction published in 1990. A thorough summary of the year in science fiction and a long list of recommended reading round out this volume, rendering it the one book for every reader.
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- American Science fiction
- Science fiction, american
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ISBN 9780312060091 · Macmillan