The Best of Hal Clement

The Best of Hal Clement is a collection of science fiction short stories by American author Hal Clement, edited by Lester del Rey. It was first published in paperback by Del Rey/Ballantine in June 1979 as a volume in its Classic Library of Science Fiction. It was reissued in ebook by Gateway/Orion in May 2013, and in trade paperback and ebook by Phoenix Pick in December 2014.[1]

The Best of Hal Clement
Cover of first edition
AuthorHal Clement
Cover artistH. R. Van Dongen
LanguageEnglish
SeriesBallantine's Classic Library of Science Fiction
GenreScience fiction
PublisherDel Rey/Ballantine
Publication date
1979
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (paperback)
Pagesxvii, 379
ISBN0-345-27689-2
Preceded byThe Best of Eric Frank Russell 
Followed byThe Best of James Blish 

Summary

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The book contains ten short works of fiction and an afterword by the author, together with an introduction by editor Lester del Rey. [1]

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Reception

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The book was reviewed by Stephen W. Potts in Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Review, Nov. 1979.[1]

Awards

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The book placed tenth in the 1980 Locus Poll Award for Best Single Author Collection. "Uncommon Sense" won the 1946 Retro Hugo Award for Best Short Story, awarded in 1996.[1]

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