Terry Carr's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year 16
Encyclopedia
Terry Carr's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year #16 is an anthology
of science fiction
short stories edited by Terry Carr
, the sixteenth and last volume in a series
of sixteen. It was first published in hardcover by Tor Books
in September 1987. The first British editions were published in hardcover and paperback by Gollancz
in December of the same year, under the alternate title Best SF of the Year #16.
The book collects eleven novellas, novelettes and short stories by various science fiction authors, with an introduction, notes and concluding essays by Carr, Charles N. Brown
, and Beth Meacham
. The stories were previously published in 1986 in the magazines Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine
, Playboy
, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
, and Analog Science Fiction and Fact
, and the collection Blue Champagne.
.
"Escape from Kathmandu" was nominated for the 1986 Nebula Award for Best Novella
, the 1987 Asimov Reader's Poll for Best Novella, the 1987 Hugo Award for Best Novella
, and the 1987 SF Chronicle Award for Best Novella, and placed second in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Novella
.
"Hatrack River" was nominated for the 1986 Nebula Award for Best Novelette
, the 1987 Asimov Reader's Poll for Best Novelette, the 1987 Hugo Award for Best Novelette
, and the 1987 SF Chronicle Award for Best Novelette, won the 1987 World Fantasy Award for Best Novella
, and placed second in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Novelette
.
"Blindsight" placed fifteenth in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Short Story
.
"Aymara" was nominated for the 1986 Nebula Award for Best Novelette
, won the 1987 SF Chronicle Award for Best Novelette, and placed seventh in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Novelette
.
"Cold Light" placed twenty-first in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Novelette
.
"Surviving" was nominated for the 1986 Nebula Award for Best Novelette
, won the 1987 Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Short Story Award
, and placed twenty-eighth in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Novelette
.
"The Prisoner of Chillon" won the 1987 Asimov Reader's Poll for Best Novelette and placed twenty-third in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Best Novelette
.
"And So to Bed" placed fourteenth in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Short Story
.
"Grave Angels" placed twenty-seventh in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Novelette
and was nominated for the 1987 Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Short Story Award
.
"Tango Charlie and Foxtrot Romeo" placed third in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Novella
.
Anthology
An anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts...
of science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
short stories edited by Terry Carr
Terry Carr
Terry Gene Carr was a U.S. science fiction author, editor, and teacher.Terry Carr was born in Grants Pass, Oregon...
, the sixteenth and last volume in a series
The Best Science Fiction of the Year
The Best Science Fiction of the Year was a series of annual paperback anthologies edited by Terry Carr. It was published by Ballantine Books from 1972 to 1980, Pocket Books from 1981 to 1983, Baen Books in 1984, and Tor Books, 1985 to 1987...
of sixteen. It was first published in hardcover by Tor Books
Tor Books
Tor Books is one of two imprints of Tom Doherty Associates LLC, based in New York City. It is noted for its science fiction and fantasy titles. Tom Doherty Associates also publishes mainstream fiction, mystery, and occasional military history titles under its Forge imprint. The company was founded...
in September 1987. The first British editions were published in hardcover and paperback by Gollancz
Victor Gollancz Ltd
Victor Gollancz Ltd was a major British book publishing house of the twentieth century. It was founded in 1927 by Victor Gollancz and specialised in the publication of high quality literature, nonfiction and popular fiction, including science fiction. Upon Gollancz's death in 1967, ownership...
in December of the same year, under the alternate title Best SF of the Year #16.
The book collects eleven novellas, novelettes and short stories by various science fiction authors, with an introduction, notes and concluding essays by Carr, Charles N. Brown
Charles N. Brown
Charles Nikki Brown was the co-founder and editor of Locus, the long-running news and reviews magazine covering the genres of science fiction and fantasy literature. He was born on June 24, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended City College until 1956, when he joined the military ; he served in...
, and Beth Meacham
Beth Meacham
Beth Meacham is an American writer and editor, best known as a longtime top editor with Tor Books.-Life, education and family:Meacham was born November 14, 1951 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio. She studied Communications in Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, where she met her husband, Tappan...
. The stories were previously published in 1986 in the magazines Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine
Asimov's Science Fiction
Asimov's Science Fiction is an American science fiction magazine which publishes science fiction and fantasy and perpetuates the name of author and biochemist Isaac Asimov...
, Playboy
Playboy
Playboy is an American men's magazine that features photographs of nude women as well as journalism and fiction. It was founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates, and funded in part by a $1,000 loan from Hefner's mother. The magazine has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc., with...
, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction is a digest-size American fantasy and science fiction magazine first published in 1949 by Mystery House and then by Fantasy House. Both were subsidiaries of Lawrence Spivak's Mercury Publications, which took over as publisher in 1958. Spilogale, Inc...
, and Analog Science Fiction and Fact
Analog Science Fiction and Fact
Analog Science Fiction and Fact is an American science fiction magazine. As of 2011, it is the longest running continuously published magazine of that genre...
, and the collection Blue Champagne.
Contents
- "Editor's Note" (Beth MeachamBeth MeachamBeth Meacham is an American writer and editor, best known as a longtime top editor with Tor Books.-Life, education and family:Meacham was born November 14, 1951 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio. She studied Communications in Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, where she met her husband, Tappan...
) - "Introduction" (Terry CarrTerry CarrTerry Gene Carr was a U.S. science fiction author, editor, and teacher.Terry Carr was born in Grants Pass, Oregon...
) - "Escape from Kathmandu" (Kim Stanley RobinsonKim Stanley RobinsonKim Stanley Robinson is an American science fiction writer known for his award-winning Mars trilogy. His work delves into ecological and sociological themes regularly, and many of his novels appear to be the direct result of his own scientific fascinations, such as the fifteen years of research...
) - "Hatrack River" (Orson Scott CardOrson Scott CardOrson Scott Card is an American author, critic, public speaker, essayist, columnist, and political activist. He writes in several genres, but is primarily known for his science fiction. His novel Ender's Game and its sequel Speaker for the Dead both won Hugo and Nebula Awards, making Card the...
) - "Blindsight" (Robert SilverbergRobert SilverbergRobert Silverberg is an American author, best known for writing science fiction. He is a multiple nominee of the Hugo Award and a winner of the Nebula Award.-Early years:...
) - "Galileo Complains" (Carter ScholzCarter ScholzCarter Scholz is a speculative fiction author and composer of music. He has published several works of short fiction and two novels . He has been nominated for the Hugo and Nebula Award for Best Novelette...
) - "Aymara" (Lucius ShepardLucius ShepardLucius Shepard is an American writer. Classified as a science fiction and fantasy writer, he often leans into other genres, such as magical realism. His work is infused with a political and historical sensibility and an awareness of literary antecedents...
) - "Cold Light" (Ian WatsonIan WatsonIan Watson may refer to:* Ian Watson * Ian Watson , British science fiction author* Ian Watson , British cricketer* Ian Watson , British footballer...
) - "Surviving" (Judith MoffettJudith MoffettJudith Moffett is an American author and academic. She has published poetry, nonfiction, science fiction, and translations of Swedish literature...
) - "The Prisoner of Chillon" (James Patrick KellyJames Patrick KellyJames Patrick Kelly is an American science fiction author who began publishing in the 1970s and remains to this day an important figure in the science fiction field....
) - "And so to Bed" (Harry TurtledoveHarry TurtledoveHarry Norman Turtledove is an American novelist, who has produced works in several genres including alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy and science fiction.- Life :...
) - "Grave Angels" (Richard KearnsRichard KearnsRichard Kearns is an Irish classical composer.-Biography:Born in North Gloucester Place, Dublin, Ireland, Kearns served an apprenticeship as a Goldsmith and studied part time at "The National College of Art and Design"...
) - "Tango Charlie and Foxtrot Romeo" (John VarleyJohn VarleyJohn Varley may refer to:* John Varley , English canal engineer* John Varley , English painter and astrologer* John Varley , American science fiction author...
) - "1986, the SF and Fantasy Year in Review" (Charles N. BrownCharles N. BrownCharles Nikki Brown was the co-founder and editor of Locus, the long-running news and reviews magazine covering the genres of science fiction and fantasy literature. He was born on June 24, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended City College until 1956, when he joined the military ; he served in...
) - "Recommended Reading" (Terry CarrTerry CarrTerry Gene Carr was a U.S. science fiction author, editor, and teacher.Terry Carr was born in Grants Pass, Oregon...
)
Awards
The anthology placed third in the 1988 Locus Poll Award for Best AnthologyLocus Award
The Locus Award is a literary award established in 1971 and presented to winners of Locus magazine's annual readers' poll. Currently, the Locus Awards are presented at an annual banquet...
.
"Escape from Kathmandu" was nominated for the 1986 Nebula Award for Best Novella
Nebula Award for Best Novella
Winners of the Nebula Award for Best Novella. The stated year is that of publication; awards are given in the following year.-Winners and other nominees:-External links:**...
, the 1987 Asimov Reader's Poll for Best Novella, the 1987 Hugo Award for Best Novella
Hugo Award for Best Novella
The Hugo Awards are given every year by the World Science Fiction Society for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The award is named after Hugo Gernsback, the founder of the pioneering science fiction magazine Amazing Stories, and was once officially...
, and the 1987 SF Chronicle Award for Best Novella, and placed second in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Novella
Locus Award
The Locus Award is a literary award established in 1971 and presented to winners of Locus magazine's annual readers' poll. Currently, the Locus Awards are presented at an annual banquet...
.
"Hatrack River" was nominated for the 1986 Nebula Award for Best Novelette
Nebula Award for Best Novelette
Winners of the Nebula Award for best Novelette. The stated year is that of publication; awards are given in the following year. Winning titles are listed first, with other nominees listed below.-External links:* * *...
, the 1987 Asimov Reader's Poll for Best Novelette, the 1987 Hugo Award for Best Novelette
Hugo Award for Best Novelette
The Hugo Awards are given every year by the World Science Fiction Society for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The award is named after Hugo Gernsback, the founder of the pioneering science fiction magazine Amazing Stories, and was once officially...
, and the 1987 SF Chronicle Award for Best Novelette, won the 1987 World Fantasy Award for Best Novella
World Fantasy Award for Best Novella
This World Fantasy Award is given to the fantasy novella or novellas voted best by a panel of judges, and presented each year at the World Fantasy Convention...
, and placed second in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Novelette
Locus Award
The Locus Award is a literary award established in 1971 and presented to winners of Locus magazine's annual readers' poll. Currently, the Locus Awards are presented at an annual banquet...
.
"Blindsight" placed fifteenth in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Short Story
Locus Award
The Locus Award is a literary award established in 1971 and presented to winners of Locus magazine's annual readers' poll. Currently, the Locus Awards are presented at an annual banquet...
.
"Aymara" was nominated for the 1986 Nebula Award for Best Novelette
Nebula Award for Best Novelette
Winners of the Nebula Award for best Novelette. The stated year is that of publication; awards are given in the following year. Winning titles are listed first, with other nominees listed below.-External links:* * *...
, won the 1987 SF Chronicle Award for Best Novelette, and placed seventh in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Novelette
Locus Award
The Locus Award is a literary award established in 1971 and presented to winners of Locus magazine's annual readers' poll. Currently, the Locus Awards are presented at an annual banquet...
.
"Cold Light" placed twenty-first in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Novelette
Locus Award
The Locus Award is a literary award established in 1971 and presented to winners of Locus magazine's annual readers' poll. Currently, the Locus Awards are presented at an annual banquet...
.
"Surviving" was nominated for the 1986 Nebula Award for Best Novelette
Nebula Award for Best Novelette
Winners of the Nebula Award for best Novelette. The stated year is that of publication; awards are given in the following year. Winning titles are listed first, with other nominees listed below.-External links:* * *...
, won the 1987 Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Short Story Award
Theodore Sturgeon Award
The Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award is given each year for the best science fiction short story of the year and is the short fiction counterpart of the Campbell award , published in English....
, and placed twenty-eighth in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Novelette
Locus Award
The Locus Award is a literary award established in 1971 and presented to winners of Locus magazine's annual readers' poll. Currently, the Locus Awards are presented at an annual banquet...
.
"The Prisoner of Chillon" won the 1987 Asimov Reader's Poll for Best Novelette and placed twenty-third in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Best Novelette
Locus Award
The Locus Award is a literary award established in 1971 and presented to winners of Locus magazine's annual readers' poll. Currently, the Locus Awards are presented at an annual banquet...
.
"And So to Bed" placed fourteenth in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Short Story
Locus Award
The Locus Award is a literary award established in 1971 and presented to winners of Locus magazine's annual readers' poll. Currently, the Locus Awards are presented at an annual banquet...
.
"Grave Angels" placed twenty-seventh in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Novelette
Locus Award
The Locus Award is a literary award established in 1971 and presented to winners of Locus magazine's annual readers' poll. Currently, the Locus Awards are presented at an annual banquet...
and was nominated for the 1987 Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Short Story Award
Theodore Sturgeon Award
The Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award is given each year for the best science fiction short story of the year and is the short fiction counterpart of the Campbell award , published in English....
.
"Tango Charlie and Foxtrot Romeo" placed third in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Novella
Locus Award
The Locus Award is a literary award established in 1971 and presented to winners of Locus magazine's annual readers' poll. Currently, the Locus Awards are presented at an annual banquet...
.