![]() ![]() ![]() Robert Silverberg is the grand old man of American science fiction. ![]() The Best of Robert Silverberg (Orbit/Future, August 1978). It’s a terrific volume that’s still easy to find to today. One of my favorites in the set is The Best of Robert Silverberg (1976), published no less than half a dozen times over the next decade by five different publishers. Pocket (and others) did a splendid job keeping these fine books in print over the years, sometimes freshening up the covers in the process. Between 19 Pocket Books produced nearly a dozen weightily collections showcasing their own impressive stable of SF authors, including Poul Anderson, Jack Vance, Harry Harrison, John Sladek, Keith Laumer, Damon Knight, Barry N. Over the years many of our contributors have shared their love for these seminal volumes, including Ryan Harvey, Jason McGregor, and others.ĭel Rey wasn’t the only publisher to pick up on the idea of promoting authors in their catalog with Best of volumes, however. Moore, Robert Bloch, and over a dozen others. Recently James McGlothlin wrapped up an ambitious multi-year review project at Black Gate, reading each of the 23 volumes in Del Rey’s Classic Science Fiction Series from the 70s, including The Best of Fritz Leiber, Edmond Hamilton, John Brunner, Philip K. The Best of Robert Silverberg (Pocket Books, February 1976). ![]()
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