by Isaac Asimov
First published 1993
This anthology represents the culmination of a highly successful series that gathered the most significant authors and works from five decades of science fiction. Isaac Asimov personally selected each story before his death, choosing pieces he considered both most representative of the modern science fiction era and most entertaining to readers. The collection features contributions from some of the most recognized names writing in the genre today. Asimov's final editorial choices create a survey of contemporary science fiction that balances literary significance with reader engagement. The stories span the evolution of modern SF, showcasing how the genre developed and matured over half a century. This volume serves as both Asimov's literary testament and a comprehensive introduction to the writers who shaped science fiction's contemporary landscape.
Genres: science-fiction, anthologies, 20th-century, 21st-century
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
534 pages · Paperback · Constable Robinson