Cover of first edition
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Author | edited by Terry Carr |
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Cover artist | Roger Zimmerman |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Series | Universe |
Genre | Science fiction |
Publisher | Doubleday |
Publication date
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1979 |
Media type | Print (hardcover) |
Pages | 182 pp. |
ISBN | |
Preceded by | Universe 8 |
Followed by | Universe 10 |
Universe 9 is an anthology of original science fiction short stories edited by Terry Carr, the ninth volume in a series of seventeen. It was first published in hardcover by Doubleday in May 1979, with a paperback edition from Fawcett Popular Library in April 1980, and a British hardcover edition from Dennis Dobson in May 1980.
The book collects nine novelettes and short stories by various science fiction authors. A brief introduction precedes each story.
The anthology placed first in the 1980 Locus Poll Award for Best Anthology.
"Options" was nominated for the 1980 Nebula and Hugo awards, and placed second in the 1980 Locus Poll Award, all for Best Novelette.