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The Collected Stories of Greg Bear

Greg Bear, Author Tor Books $29.95 (704p) ISBN 978-0-7653-0160-4

Fans will welcome The Collected Stories of Greg Bear, a hefty compendium of shorter fiction from the Hugo and Nebula awards winner. Introductions to each story, an illuminating general introduction and an appendix with Bear's commentary on his work enhance the package.
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Reviewed on: 09/01/2002

Release date: 09/01/2002

Genre: Fiction

Hardcover - 704 pages - 9780765301604

Paperback - 656 pages - 9780765301611

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