The Collected Stories of Vernor Vinge

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Since his debut story, "Apartness," in 1965, Vernor Vinge has established a remarkable career in science fiction, earning acclaim and multiple Hugo Awards for his recent novels. For the first time, he compiles all his short fiction into a single volume, showcasing his visionary ideas and storytelling prowess. This definitive collection includes a never-before-published novella that exemplifies the bold and unique concepts Vinge is known for, brought to life with engaging narratives. Featuring major works like "The Ungoverned" and "The Blabber," this rich anthology will delight readers who cherish the wonder and excitement of great science fiction. The volume encompasses Vinge's short fiction up to 2001, excluding "True Names," and includes his insights from previous collections. Contents include: "Bookworm, Run!," "The Accomplice," "The Peddler's Apprentice" (with Joan D. Vinge), "The Ungoverned," "Long Shot," "Apartness," "Conquest by Default," "The Whirligig of Time," "Bomb Scare," "The Science Fair," "Gemstone," "Just Peace" (with William Rupp), "Original Sin," "The Blabber," "Win A Nobel Prize!" (originally in Nature), "The Barbarian Princess" (also part of "Tatja Grimm's World"), and "Fast Times at Fairmont High" (set in the same world as Rainbows End, winner of the 2002 Hugo Award for Best Novella).