{"product_id":"masterpieces-the-best-science-fiction-of-the-twentieth-century-paperback","title":"Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the Twentieth Century - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOrson Scott Card\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA collection of the best science fiction short stories of the 20th century as selected and evaluated by critically-acclaimed author Orson Scott Card.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing stories from the genre's greatest authors: Isaac Asimov - Arthur C. Clarke\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eRobert A. Heinlein\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eUrsula K. Le Guin\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eRay Bradbury\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eFrederik Pohl\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eHarlan Ellison\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eGeorge Alec Effinger\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eBrian W. Aldiss\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eWilliam Gibson \u0026amp; Michael Swanwick\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eTheodore Sturgeon\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eLarry Niven\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eRobert Silverberg\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eHarry Turtledove\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eJames Blish\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eGeorge R. R. Martin\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eJames Patrick Kelly\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eKaren Joy Fowler\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eLloyd Biggle, Jr.\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eTerry Bisson\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003ePoul Anderson\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eJohn Kessel\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eR.A. Lafferty\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eC.J. Cherryh\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eLisa Goldstein\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003eEdmond Hamilton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn much of the science fiction of the past, the twenty-first century existed only in the writers' imaginations. Now that it's here, it's time to take a look back at the last one hundred years in science fiction through the works of the most celebrated and acclaimed authors of the century--to see where we've been and just how far we've come. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Along with a critical essay by Orson Scott Card reassessing science fiction in the twentieth century, \u003ci\u003eMasterpieces\u003c\/i\u003e includes short fiction by writers who have forged a permanent place for science fiction in the popular culture of today...and tomorrow. It offers a glimpse of the greatest works that mixed science with fiction in trying to figure out humanity's place in the universe. Featuring bold, brave, and breathtaking stories, this definitive collection will stand the test of time in both this century and those to come.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrson Scott Card\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the international bestsellers \u003ci\u003eShadow of the Giant\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShadow Puppets\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShadow of the Hegemon\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEnder's Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e, and of the beloved classic of science fiction, \u003ci\u003eEnder's Game\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the acclaimed fantasy series The Tales of Alvin Maker. He lives in Greensboro, North Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 422\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 02, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755896013088,"sku":"9780441011339","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d203d57fa2cd19fd6febe6a97ab9bdc5.webp?v=1780070528","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/masterpieces-the-best-science-fiction-of-the-twentieth-century-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}