Universe 9
 Cover of first edition | |
| Editor | Terry Carr |
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| Cover artist | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Universe |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Doubleday |
Publication date | 1979 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 182 |
| ISBN | 0-385-13649-8 |
| Preceded by | Universe 8 |
| Followed by | Universe 10 |
Universe 9 is an anthology of original science fiction short stories edited by Terry Carr, the ninth volume in the seventeen-volume Universe anthology series. It was first published in hardcover by Doubleday in May 1979, with a paperback edition from Fawcett Popular Library in April 1980, and a British hardcover edition from Dennis Dobson in May 1980.[1]
The book collects nine novelettes and short stories by various science fiction authors. A brief introduction precedes each story.
Contents[]
- "" (Bob Shaw)
- "" ()
- "" (Gregory Benford)
- "" (Marta Randall)
- "" (Mary C. Pangborn)
- "" (John Shirley)
- "" ()
- "" (Greg Bear)
- "Options" (John Varley)
Awards[]
The anthology placed first in the 1980 Locus Poll Award for Best Anthology.
"Options" was nominated for the 1980 Nebula and Hugo awards, and placed second in the 1980 Locus Poll Award, all for Best Novelette.
References[]
- ^ Universe 9 title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
Categories:
- 1979 short story collections
- Universe (anthology series)
- Doubleday (publisher) books