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Nebula Awards Showcase 2000

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Overview: The latest edition of the Nebula Awards series, now in its 34th year, edited by Gregory Benford. The Nebula Awards are the Academy Awards of science fiction: the finest works in the genre each year as voted by the members of SFWA, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. Nebula Awards Showcase 2000 is a thought-provoking and entertaining volume of and about science fiction. Editor Gregory Benford speaks of the interaction between science fiction and science over the past century; editors and authors Jonathan Lethem, Gordon Van Gelder, George Zebrowski, David Hartwell, and Bill Warren discuss-and disagree about-science fiction's place in the larger literary scene; authors William Tenn and Hal Clement are honored; and award-winning stories are presented by Sheila Finch, Jane Yolen, Bruce Holland Rogers, Joe Haldeman (an excerpt from his novel Forever Peace), Geoffrey A. Landis, Walter Jon Williams, and Mark J. McGarry.Contents * ix • Introduction: The Science Fictional Century • essay by Gregory Benford * 1 • Reading the Bones • [The Guild of Xenolinguists • 5] • (1998) • novella by Sheila Finch * 69 • Lost Girls • (1998) • novelette by Jane Yolen * 89 • Thirteen Ways to Water • (1998) • shortstory by Bruce Holland Rogers * 101 • Forever Peace (excerpt) • shortfiction by Joe Haldeman * 115 • Genre and Genesis : a Discussion of Science Fiction's Literary Role • essay by Bill Warren and David G. Hartwell and George Zebrowski and Gordon Van Gelder and Jonathan Lethem [as by Bill Warren and David Hartwell and George Zebrowski and Gordon Van Gelder and Jonathan Lethem ] * 115 • Respectability • essay by Gordon Van Gelder * 115 • Gatekeepers and Literary Bigots • essay by George Zebrowski * 115 • Good News About SF in Bad Publishing Times • essay by David G. Hartwell [as by David Hartwell ] * 115 • The Truth About Sci-Fi Movies, Revealed at Last • essay by Bill Warren * 115 • Why Can't We All Just Live Together?: A Vision of Genre Paradise Lost • (1998) • essay by Jonathan Lethem (aka Close Encounters: The Squandered Promise of Science Fiction) * 147 • Winter Fire • (1997) • shortstory by Geoffrey A. Landis * 165 • Lethe • (1997) • novelette by Walter Jon Williams * 203 • The Mercy Gate • (1998) • novelette by Mark J. McGarry * 237 • The 1998 Author Emeritus: William Tenn • essay by George Zebrowski * 241 • My Life and Hard Times in SF • essay by William Tenn * 249 • The Grand Master Award: Hal Clement • essay by Poul Anderson * 253 • Uncommon Sense • (1946) • shortstory by Hal Clement * 271 • Rhysling Award Winners • essay by John Grey and Laurel Winter

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Lisa Martin
Lisa Martin October 27, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece.
Deborah Harris
Deborah Harris March 23, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars.
Amanda Nguyen
Amanda Nguyen August 10, 2024
Excellent, though slightly flawed. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A very distinguished novel.
Elizabeth Martin
Elizabeth Martin May 18, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Kenneth Gomez
Kenneth Gomez March 22, 2024
A very strong entry. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A solid 4 stars from me.
Barbara Johnson
Barbara Johnson October 24, 2024
An acceptable diversion. The prose was competent, yet the characters lacked the depth I usually seek. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time.
Ashley Martin
Ashley Martin June 25, 2024
Excellent, though slightly flawed. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A solid 4 stars from me.
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