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First published 2013
Publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format Hardcover
Type Novel
ISBN 9780374280871
Cover art Anna Balbusso & Elena Balbusso
Pages ix+546

Notes

A historical novel set in 7th century Britain. There are, apparently, enough SF elements to be nominated for the Nebula.

  • "First edition, 2013" stated on the copyright page with a complete number line: "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2".
  • Publication date from Amazon.com.
  • The complete Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is provided on the copyright page, including the LCCN.
  • "Designed by Abby Kagan" stated on the copyright page.
  • "Jacket design by Charlotte Strick" (over) "Jacket illustration by Anna and Elena Balbusso" printed on the back flap of dust jacket.
  • The map on page [ii] (facing the title page) is credited on the copyright page.
  • An uncredited family tree appears on page [ix].
  • There is a "Glossary" on pages 541-543, and an "Acknowledgements" on pages 545-546.
  • "Canada $31.00" printed on the front flap of the dust jacket.

Awards

Year Award Category Status
2013 James Tiptree, Jr. Award / Otherwise Award Gender-bending SF Nominee/Finalist
2014 John W. Campbell Memorial Award Best Science Fiction Novel Nominee/Finalist
2014 Nebula Award Novel Nominee/Finalist

Other Editions

Title Year Publisher Format Type Catalog ID Cover Artist Pages
Hild Cover 2013 Farrar, Straus and Giroux eBook Novel
Hild Cover 2014 Blackfriars eBook Novel
Hild Cover 2014 Blackfriars Trade Paperback Novel 560
Hild Cover 2014 Blackfriars Hardcover Novel 560
Hild Cover 2014 Picador USA Trade Paperback Novel Anna Balbusso & Elena Balbusso 543