anthology
In book publishing, an anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler; it may be a collection of plays, poems, short stories, songs or excerpts by different authors.
In genre fiction, the term ''anthology'' typically categ ...
of
science fiction
Science fiction (sometimes shortened to Sci-Fi or SF) is a genre of speculative fiction which typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel unive ...
and
fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction involving Magic (supernatural), magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe and sometimes inspired by mythology and folklore. Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became fantasy ...
short works edited by Bengali writer
Nibedita Sen
Nibedita Sen is a queer Bengali-born writer of speculative fiction.Sen, NibeditaWebsite biography She has been a finalist for the Astounding Award for Best New Writer, Astounding, Nebula Award for Best Short Story, Nebula, and Hugo Award for Best ...
The book collects pieces that won or were nominated for the
Nebula Award
The Nebula Awards annually recognize the best works of science fiction or fantasy published in the United States. The awards are organized and awarded by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), a nonprofit association of profe ...
novella
A novella is a narrative prose fiction whose length is shorter than most novels, but longer than most short stories. The English word ''novella'' derives from the Italian ''novella'' meaning a short story related to true (or apparently so) facts ...
,
novelette
Novelette may also refer to:
* ''Novelette'' (ballet), a solo modern dance work choreographed by Martha Graham
* Novelette (music), a short piece of lyrical music
* Novelette (literature), a work of narrative prose fiction that is longer than a ...
and
short story
A short story is a piece of prose fiction that typically can be read in one sitting and focuses on a self-contained incident or series of linked incidents, with the intent of evoking a single effect or mood. The short story is one of the oldest ...
for the year 2018 (presented in 2019), as well as other material, together with an introduction by the editor. The novel winner, novella winner, and novella nominees are represented by excerpts. The non-winning nominees for best novel and one of the nominees for best short story (Richard Fox's "Going Dark") are omitted.
Contents
*"Introduction" (
Nibedita Sen
Nibedita Sen is a queer Bengali-born writer of speculative fiction.Sen, NibeditaWebsite biography She has been a finalist for the Astounding Award for Best New Writer, Astounding, Nebula Award for Best Short Story, Nebula, and Hugo Award for Best ...
A. T. Greenblatt
Aliza T. Greenblatt is an American mechanical engineer and author of speculative fiction who writes as A. T. Greenblatt.Greenblatt, A. T.About" Accessed Sep. 4, 2020 to avoid confusion with poet Aliza Greenblatt.
Life
Greenblatt attended the Scho ...
Alix E. Harrow
Alix E. Harrow (born November 9, 1989) is an American science fiction and fantasy writer. Her short fiction has been nominated for the Nebula Award, World Fantasy Award, and Locus Award, and in 2019 she won a Hugo Award for Best Short Story, Hugo ...
Brooke Bolander
Brooke Bolander is an American author of speculative fiction.
Biography
Bolander attended the University of Leicester, studying History and Archaeology, and is a graduate of the 2011 Clarion Workshop.
Literary career
Bolander's work, including bo ...
Tina Connolly
Tina Connolly is an American science fiction and fantasy writer and poet. Her 2012 book ''Ironskin'' was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel. Her flash fiction podcast "Toasted Cake" won the Parsec Award for Best New Speculative Ficti ...
Kate Heartfield
Kate Heartfield is a Canadian author of fantasy, science fiction, horror, as well as a non-fiction writer and editor.
Life
Heartfield was born in 1977 in Kitchener, Ontario, and grew up in Winnipeg.
She received a degree in political science fr ...
The Calculating Stars
''The Calculating Stars'' is a science fiction novel by American writer Mary Robinette Kowal. The book was published by Tor Books on July 3, 2018. It is the first book in the " Lady Astronaut" series and is a prequel to the 2012 short story " Th ...
Mary Robinette Kowal
Mary Robinette Kowal (; born February 8, 1969) is an American author and puppeteer. Originally a puppeteer by primary trade after receiving a bachelor's degree in art education, she became art director for science fiction magazines and by 2010 was ...
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*"Biographies"
Reception
John ONeill on blackgate.com notes "The ''Nebula Awards Showcase'' is one of the most auspicious and long running anthology series in science fiction" and that " is year's volume ... hews pretty close to tradition ... and contains as many of last year's Nebula Award winners and nominees as they could cram between two covers." He highlights the fact that " 's edited by a rising star in the industry" and "is unusual in that it's the first to be published directly by SFWA (technically SFWA, Inc, which as far as I know was created solely to publish this book."ONeill, John. New Treasures: ''Nebula Awards Showcase 54'' edited by Nibedita Sen " On blackgate.com, Dec. 1, 2020.