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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame -- Volume Two
Why people recommend it
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame -- Volume Two is a classic multi-author anthology comprising renowned science fiction novellas 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 shared her experience reading this extensive collection. She noted that the anthology was initially published in 1973 and later reissued, containing what are widely considered the greatest science fiction novellas of all time as selected by the genre's professional association. Paul remarked on the comprehensive nature of the volume, acknowledging that the full designation of the collection is quite a mouthful to say.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Recommended
Pamela Paul — 1 mention
“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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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“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”