Ellen Datlow | Anthology, Space Opera, and AI Fiction
The Second Omni Book of Science Fiction
The Second Omni Book of Science Fiction
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A Premier Sci-Fi Magazine Anthology of AI Consciousness, Space Opera, and Time Travel
Edited by Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning editor Ellen Datlow, this speculative collection gathers seventeen classic short stories originally published in the pages of Omni magazine. Showcasing major genre authors, the anthology spans hard science fiction, cybernetic futures, and alien contact.
Featuring stories by Harlan Ellison, Ray Bradbury, Spider Robinson, Orson Scott Card, Roger Zelazny, and George R.R. Martin, the volume explores cybernetic ethics, distant planetary colonies, and human consciousness under extreme speculative conditions.
Why You’ll Love This Book
Ellen Datlow curates an all-star showcase of 1980s speculative fiction from one of science fiction's most influential magazines. Essential reading for short fiction collectors, Omni enthusiasts, and classic sci-fi readers.
Edition & Specifications
Edition & Specifications
Publisher: Kensington Pub Corp
Pages: 414
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: 1984
ISBN: 9780821713204
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