James Tiptree, Jr. was the pseudonym of Alice B. Sheldon (1915-1987), in whose honor the Tiptree Awards are given annually. She wrote some of the best short SF ever, winning two Hugos and three Nebulas. This book brings together stories previously uncollected -- including an early one published under her own name in The New Yorker -- and many of her colorful non-fiction pieces, mainly autobiographical, published under the Tiptree name (1970-1987). What shines through in this book is the magnetic and charming personality of ...
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James Tiptree, Jr. was the pseudonym of Alice B. Sheldon (1915-1987), in whose honor the Tiptree Awards are given annually. She wrote some of the best short SF ever, winning two Hugos and three Nebulas. This book brings together stories previously uncollected -- including an early one published under her own name in The New Yorker -- and many of her colorful non-fiction pieces, mainly autobiographical, published under the Tiptree name (1970-1987). What shines through in this book is the magnetic and charming personality of the author, one of the most influential SF personalites of her era.
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This is a collection of the best short stories of Alice Sheldon, aka James Tiptree. Tiptree wrote a few novels too, but shorts were her best format. The stories are among the most wildly imaginative in all of science fiction - but that's to be expected from the premier female Sci-Fi author; sex aside, Tiptree is one of the best, period. This collection is a fine introduction to her work; essential reading for any serious SF fan. I can also highly recommend the recent autobiography of Tiptree by Julie Phillips 'James Tiptree Jr.: The Double Life of Alice B. Sheldon. It's an authoritative study of the author's life and accomplishments and make a fine addition to this short story collection.
