Year's Best SF 17

By David G. Hartwell, Kathryn Cramer | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

The Year’s Best SF 17 is a showcase of the best short form science fiction of 2011, selected by World Fantasy Award winners David Hartwell and Kathryn Cramer, two of the most respected editors in the field of speculative fiction.  Like the previous sixteen volumes of the series that has been called “the finest modern science fiction writing,” The Year’s Best SF 17 features stories from some of the brightest lights in sf—including Gregory Benford (Beyond Human), Nancy Kress (Beggars in Spain), James Morrow (The Philosopher’s Apprentice), Michael Swanwick (The Dragons of Babel) and Neil Gaiman (American Gods) —as well as electrifying short stories from exciting newcomers.

Editions of Year's Best SF 17

Paperback
ISBN 9780062035875
EBook
ISBN 9780062036032

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The Year’s Best SF 17 is a showcase of the best short form science fiction of 2011, selected by World Fantasy Award winners David Hartwell and Kathryn Cramer, two of the most respected editors in the field of speculative fiction.  Like the previous sixteen volumes of the series that has been called “the finest modern science fiction writing,” The Year’s Best SF 17 features stories from some of the brightest lights in sf—including Gregory Benford (Beyond Human), Nancy Kress (Beggars in Spain), James Morrow (The Philosopher’s Apprentice), Michael Swanwick (The Dragons of Babel) and Neil Gaiman (American Gods) —as well as electrifying short stories from exciting newcomers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Year's Best SF 17 about?

The Year’s Best SF 17 is a showcase of the best short form science fiction of 2011, selected by World Fantasy Award winners David Hartwell and Kathryn Cramer, two of the most respected editors in the field of speculative fiction.  Like the previous sixteen volumes of the series that has been called “the finest modern science fiction writing,” The Year’s Best SF 17 features stories from some of the brightest lights in sf—including Gregory Benford (Beyond Human), Nancy Kress (Beggars in Spain), James Morrow (The Philosopher’s Apprentice), Michael Swanwick (The Dragons of Babel) and Neil Gaiman (American Gods) —as well as electrifying short stories from exciting newcomers.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Year's Best SF 17?

Fiction > Science fiction > Hard science fiction

Where can I read a sample of Year's Best SF 17?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062035875

Is Year's Best SF 17 part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Year's Best SF Series

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Year's Best SF 17?

David G. Hartwell, Kathryn Cramer

Who is the Publisher of the book Year's Best SF 17?

HarperCollins

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Year's Best SF 17 is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062035875) and ebook(ISBN 9780062036032)

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