“Over the past quarter century, Hartwell has built a well-deserved reputation in SF, fantasy and horror as an editor extraordinaire. In addition to discovering many of the leading luminaries in the genre, he has produced a pool of anthologies that attempt to stand as definitive volumes. The Science Fiction Century is another such successful landmark collection.” —Publishers Weekly


“A superb survey for the uninitiated and a definitive sampler for confirmed fans.” —Booklist on The Science Fiction Century

“This ranks as one of the definitive anthologies of the genre—and it makes the perfect introduction to the field of science fiction. . . . The Science Fiction Century shows great breadth and range. . . . Editor Hartwell succeeds by including a wide range of authors, styles, and themes.” —The Des Moines Register

“This is a book filled with familiar treasures and a great way to introduce a skeptic to the field.” —SF Chronicle on The Science Fiction Century

“We are in the hands of a loving expert.” —John Updike on The Hard SF Rennaissance