Universe 17


Universe 17 is an anthology of original science fiction short stories edited by Terry Carr, the last volume in the seventeen-volume Universe anthology series. It was first published in hardcover by Doubleday in June 1987.
The book collects six novelettes and short stories by various science fiction authors.

Contents

  • "Second Going"
  • "Mencken Stuff"
  • "Lapidary Nights"
  • "The Man Who Watched the Glaciers Run"
  • "Pliny's Commentaries"
  • "In the Tower"

Awards

The anthology placed fourth in the 1988 Locus Poll Award for Best Anthology.
"Second Going" placed twenty-third in the 1988 Locus Poll Award for Best Novelette.
"Lapidary Nights" placed twenty-fourth in the 1988 Locus Poll Award for Best Short Story.