What better way to take a brief journey to some faraway place than to settle in for the night with a great science fiction novel. Better yet, start reading through a science fiction anthology that is a collection of your favorite stories or authors. Here are some of the top anthologies that all fans of the genre should find enjoyable.
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Vol. 1: 1929-1964-this may be the greatest time for this genre. For this man’s money, the reason stories from this time are truly special is because nothing of the kind really existed at that time. The contraptions they described in their stories were entirely in their creative little heads. Today’s author’s have the benefits of thousands of inventions, the space program, and futuristic cars from which they draw inspiration. Authors of this time were truly creative geniuses.
The Prentice Hall Anthology of Science Fiction and Fantasy-this is not your every day collection of sci-fi stories. Yes, there are plenty of stories from major sci-fi writers like Ray Bradbury, Stephen King, and Edgar Allen Poe, but there are also some incredible stories from lesser-known authors that explore the truly dark side of the sci-fi genre. With almost 1,200 pages, there is literally something in here for everyone.
Science Fiction: A Historical Anthology-the best feature of this book is that significant stories over vast decades are sampled. Readers will see the true progression of sci-fi in its written form. Whether someone is using this as an introduction to the genre or they are a fan looking for the ultimate collection, this book needs to be on their nightstand for a nightly read.
First Contact-Digital Science Fiction Anthology 1-if fans are looking for a book from many of the new and significant writers of this genre, this is the book for them. Every story chosen was picked not only because of the relevance to the niche, but also because it is among the best of its genre.
While anthologies might not be for everyone, they are a great way to get a true sample of the great writers within this genre. Some of them will be merely samples of novels, while others are a collection of some of the best short stories written over multiple decades. Regardless, they are quite entertaining to read and often offer insight to the progression of this genre of writing.
Must Have Science Fiction Anthologies
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