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Nebula Awards Showcase 2005

Nebula Awards Showcase 2005

Penned By Jack Dann
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Nebula Awards Showcase 2005

Nebula Awards Showcase 2005

Penned By Jack Dann
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Contents * 1 • Introduction (Nebula Awards Showcase 2005) • essay by Jack Dann * 8 • The Mask of the Rex • [Files of the Time Rangers] • (2002) • novelette by Richard Bowes * 29 • The Last of the O-Forms • (2002) • shortstory by James Van Pelt * 42 • Movements in Science Fiction and Fantasy: A Symposium - Introduction • essay by Jack Dann * 44 • Movements in Science Fiction and Fantasy: A Symposium - Deep in the Heart of the State of the Art • essay by Bruce Sterling * 47 • Movements in Science Fiction and Fantasy: A Symposium - New Weird • essay by China Miéville * 51 • Movements in Science Fiction and Fantasy: A Symposium - The New Space Opera • essay by Paul J. McAuley [as by Paul McAuley ] * 54 • Movements in Science Fiction and Fantasy: A Symposium - The Interstitial Arts Foundation • essay by Ellen Kushner * 58 • Movements in Science Fiction and Fantasy: A Symposium - The Romantic Underground: An Exploration of a Nonexistent and Self-Denying Nonmovement • essay by Jeff VanderMeer * 65 • Grandma • (2002) • shortstory by Carol Emshwiller * 74 • Grand Master Robert Silverberg: The Stochastic Writer • essay by Barry N. Malzberg * 78 • Sundance • (1969) • shortstory by Robert Silverberg * 92 • Lambing Season • (2002) • shortstory by Molly Gloss * 103 • 0wnz0red • (2002) • novelette by Cory Doctorow * 132 • Film: The Year in Review • essay by Lucius Shepard * 140 • Knapsack Poems • [Goxhat] • (2002) • shortstory by Eleanor Arnason * 157 • Coraline (excerpt) • (2002) • shortfiction by Neil Gaiman * 173 • What I Didn't See • (2002) • shortstory by Karen Joy Fowler * 188 • Tripping with the Alchemist • (2003) • essay by Barry N. Malzberg * 209 • Author Emeritus Charles L. Harness: Wielder of Light • essay by George Zebrowski * 216 • Quarks at Appomattox • (1983) • shortstory by Charles L. Harness * 227 • Of a Sweet Slow Dance in the Wake of Temporary Dogs • (2003) • novelette by Adam-Troy Castro * 250 • Potherb Gardening • (2002) • poem by Ruth Berman * 251 • Epochs in Exile: A Fantasy Trilogy • (2002) • poem by Charles M. Saplak and Mike Allen [as by Charles Saplak and Mike Allen ] * 261 • Goodbye to All That • (2003) • shortstory by Harlan Ellison * 271 • The Story Behind the Book: A Personal View • essay by Elizabeth Moon * 278 • The Speed of Dark (excerpt) • (2002) • shortfiction by Elizabeth Moon * 292 • The Empire of Ice Cream • (2003) • novelette by Jeffrey Ford The Barnes & Noble ReviewThis "cutting edge of right now" collection of Nebula-nominated stories by the SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America), includes works by Neil Gaiman, Harlan Ellison, Elizabeth Moon, Robert Silverberg, and Cory Doctorow. James Van Pelt's "The Last of the O-Forms" is a strange story about the owner of a traveling novelty zoo. After the world has been forever changed by a mysterious mutagen, the enterprising entrepreneur, named Trevin, collects a zoological extravaganza of mutant animals that includes a tigerzelle, a crocomouse, and a unigoose. But with all kinds of mutated creatures inhabiting the countryside, the business is on its last legs -- until a unique opportunity presents itself. Jeffrey Ford's Nebula Award–winning novelette "The Empire of Ice Cream" explores synesthesia (the rare capacity to experience a sensory stimulus through more than one faculty) and the supernatural effects of coffee, and Ruth Berman's poem "Potherb Gardening" gives new meaning to the term green thumb. Also included is insightful commentary by Bruce Sterling, China Mi�ville, Paul McAuley, and Jeff VanderMeer that is worth the price of the book alone. p/pThis yearly showcase is in many ways more prestigious -- and historically significant -- than other best-of anthologies because the works included...

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Susan Nguyen February 12, 2025
"Excellent, though slightly flawed. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A solid 4 stars from me."
Ryan Miller
Ryan Miller June 05, 2024
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. A true literary gem."
Betty Roberts
Betty Roberts July 15, 2024
"Masterpiece from start to finish. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Kenneth Rodriguez
Kenneth Rodriguez June 09, 2025
"A very strong entry. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall."
Emily Wright
Emily Wright September 26, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An effortless 5 stars."
Susan Wilson
Susan Wilson June 24, 2025
"Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars."
Jacob Brown
Jacob Brown January 08, 2024
"A very strong entry. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
Mark Mitchell
Mark Mitchell November 12, 2025
"A highly sophisticated read. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
Kimberly Rivera
Kimberly Rivera August 05, 2025
"A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
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