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In Memoriam
Karl Kroeber
1926-2009
Featured Author
Photography: Gay Haldeman
Jeffrey A. Carver is the author of sixteen science fiction novels, including
Sunborn, Battlestar Galactica, and the Nebula-nominated Eternity’s End.
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Featured Book
An all original anthology of fairy-tale retellings for 8-12 year olds, with the focus upon the backstories of well-known villains. A mixed bag of funny, quirky, and downright creepy edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling.
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Nebula Awards®
Awards for excellence in genre-themed writing and dramatic media. (visit site)
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