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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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Robert Walker
Robert Walker June 30, 2024
Such a rich narrative. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading.
George Roberts
George Roberts September 06, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Dorothy Lee
Dorothy Lee August 13, 2024
Not entirely to my refined tastes. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time.
Linda Allen
Linda Allen May 03, 2025
Absolutely brilliant. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. Worth every moment spent reading.
Richard Williams
Richard Williams May 31, 2024
Such a rich narrative. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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