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Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the Century

Orson Scott Card

First published 2001
Publisher Ace Books
Format Hardcover
Type Anthology
ISBN 044100864X
Cover art Pyrographx
Pages x+422

Notes

  • "Cover design & cover art by Pyrographx" on back jacket flap.
  • Each story is preceded by a substantial introduction, presumably by Card.
  • Stories are divided into the following sections: 'The Golden Age', 'The New Wave', 'The Meta Generation'.
  • On copyright page:
    • "Copyright © 2001 by Orson Scott Card and Tekno Books"
    • "Introduction coyright © 2001 by Orson Scott Card"
    • "Text design by Tiffany Kukec"
    • "First edition: November 2001" as per number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
  • Black boards with silver print.
  • C$35.99.
  • Second printing states "First edition: November 2001"

Awards

Year Award Category Status
2002 Locus Poll Award Best Anthology Nominee/Finalist

Other Editions

Title Year Publisher Format Type Catalog ID Cover Artist Pages
Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the Century Cover 2001 Ace Books / SFBC Hardcover Anthology 11613 Pyrographx x+422