Bibliograph

The best of Walter Jon Williams

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Label

The best of Walter Jon Williams

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

short stories

Main title

The best of Walter Jon Williams

Oclc number

1206229503

Summary

"With the publication of his debut novel, The Privateer, in 1981, Walter Jon Williams began one of the most varied and prolific careers in contemporary popular fiction. His work encompasses cyberpunk (Hardwired), military SF (The Dread Empire's Fall series), humor (The Crown Jewels), even disaster fiction (The Rift). But much of Williams's best work takes place in the shorter forms, as this generous volume, filled to overflowing with award-winning and award-nominated stories, clearly proves.With one exception, The Best of Walter Jon Williams reflects its author's affection for - and mastery of - the novella form. That exception is "The Millennium Party," a brief, brilliant account of a virtual anniversary celebration unlike any you have ever imagined."--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction / by Daniel Abraham -- Daddy's world -- The golden age -- Dinosaurs -- Surfacing -- Video star -- The millennium party -- The bad twin -- The green leopard plague -- Diamonds from Tequila -- Margaux -- Prayers on the wind -- Wall, stone, craft -- Story notes

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