{"product_id":"nebula-winners-fifteen-edited-by-frank-herbert","title":"Nebula Winners Fifteen edited by Frank Herbert","description":"\u003cp\u003e6W Edited by Frank Herbert. London: W. H. Allen, 1981. First UK Edition Thus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFrank Herbert \u003c\/span\u003ewas a towering giant of speculative fiction, universally immortalized as the genius behind \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eDune\u003c\/em\u003e—the best-selling science fiction novel of all time and the benchmark for complex world-building. Before reshaping sci-fi with his deep dives into ecology, religious fanatacism, and socio-political systems, Herbert worked as a journalist, photographer, and ecological consultant. His unique capability to merge high-concept technological evolution with the deep vulnerabilities of human biology earned him the genre's highest accolades, including the inaugural Nebula Award in 1966. Because of his monumental status within the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) and his legacy as a defining architect of the field's literary transition into mature themes, Herbert was selected as the guest editor for this prestigious annual showcase, lending his profound critical authority and philosophical insight to analyze the absolute best short-form speculative writing of the era. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis anthology compiles the premier award-winning short fiction selected by the SFWA for stories published in 1979. The volume features a star-studded lineup of legendary masters, anchored by Barry B. Longyear's critically acclaimed novella \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eEnemy Mine\u003c\/em\u003e and George R. R. Martin's chilling classic \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003eSandkings\u003c\/em\u003e, alongside celebrated short work from Jack Dann. Beyond the fiction, the collection holds immense value for collectors and scholars due to its specialized non-fiction inclusions: it features an insightful introductory essay by Herbert himself, exploring his philosophy on the mastery and evolving standards of science fiction writing, paired with a historically fascinating essay on the contemporary mechanics of manuscript preparation by Vonda N. McIntyre.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eNavy cloth binding with gilt lettering to spine. Original pictorial dustwrapper. Clean copy with very good dustwrapper. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moons Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57488426664102,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/moons-rare-books.myshopify.com\/products\/nebula-winners-fifteen-edited-by-frank-herbert","provider":"Moons Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}