by John Varley
First published 1981
This collection gathers work from writers who earned John W. Campbell Award nominations between 1973 and 1979. George R. R. Martin provides the preface, while A. E. van Vogt offers an introduction to these emerging voices in science fiction. John Varley contributes "Blue Champagne," M. A. Foster presents "Entertainment," and Arsen Darnay delivers the novella "The Pilgrimage of Ishten Telen Haragosh." Joan D. Vinge adds "Psiren" to the mix, while Tom Reamy's "M Is For the Million Things" rounds out the fiction selections. Algis Budrys provides an afterword focusing on Tom Reamy's contributions to the field. The volume concludes with a comprehensive listing of John W. Campbell Jr. Award recipients from 1973 through 1979, documenting the recognition given to promising new talent in science fiction during that pivotal decade.
Genres: short-stories, science-fiction, literary-fiction
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Period: 1973-1979
260 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley