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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame -- Volume Two

by Ben Bova, Robert Silverberg, Judith Merril, Cordwainer Smith, Ray Bradbury, Cyril M. Kornbluth, Richard Matheson, Fritz Leiber, Anthony Boucher, James Blish, Arthur C. Clarke, Jerome Bixby, Tom Godwin, Alfred Bester, Damon Knight, Daniel Keyes, Roger Zelazny · Recommended by 1 person on 1 podcast

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Well I've been reading this Anthology that was published in 1973 but has been subsequently reissued called the science fiction Hall of Fame volume 2A the greatest science fiction novelas of all time chosen by the members of the science fiction writers of America SF Hall of which is kind of a mouthful.
Pamela Paul · The Book Review · Nov 2018 Listen at 57:47

Why people recommend it

The Science Fiction Hall of Fame -- Volume Two is a comprehensive anthology gathering some of the greatest science fiction novellas of all time as chosen by members of the Science Fiction Writers of America. On The Book Review podcast in an episode titled The Past, Present and Future of Jews in America released on July 18, 2024, Pamela Paul discussed reading this expansive collection. During the conversation, she described the anthology as having been originally published in 1973 and subsequently reissued. Pamela Paul noted that the full title is quite a mouthful, specifically referencing it as the collection featuring the greatest science fiction novellas chosen by the professional writers' organization. She shared her experience reading through the volume, which brings together masterworks by numerous legendary speculative fiction authors. The discussion highlighted the enduring influence of these classic mid-century novellas and the editorial effort behind preserving such significant genre milestones. Pamela Paul inclusion of the anthology demonstrated an appreciation for foundational speculative fiction, offering listeners insight into the historical development of the genre. The mention underscored the lasting literary value of these shorter works, which were championed by peers within the science fiction community and continue to captivate readers decades after their initial publication and subsequent reissues.

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“well I've been reading this Anthology that was published in 1973 but has been subsequently reissued called the science fiction Hall of Fame volume 2A the greatest science fiction novelas of all time chosen by the members of the science fiction writers of America SF Hall of which is kind of a mouthful”
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“I picked up a book called The Science Fiction Hall of Fame volume 2A edited by Ben Bova and I'm going to talk a little bit more about this book next week”