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1. This fantasy novel by Andre Norton spawned a huge series which caught the imagination of many writers as well as winning a large following of fans around the world. Now recognised as a seminal work in the genre, what novel was this 1964 Hugo Nominee?
2. Philip K. Dick is one of those authors known to millions - who do not know it! Not read as much as he deserves, several of his books have been made into successful films. This particular book was a Nebula Nominee in 1968, but failed to take first prize (deserving though it was, competition was stiff that year). However, it was the basis for the hugely successful cult SF movie 'Blade Runner', starring Harrison Ford. What was this book's title?
3. This book by Alexei Panshin is a singular gem. On a starship engaged in a voyage generations long, a young girl is one of those tested for the fitness to survive. Nominated for a Hugo in 1969, what was the title?
4. Nominated for a Hugo in 1979, C. J. Cherryh's first volume in 'The Faded Sun' series deals with two alien races and their very different psychologies in a three way conflict with humanity across space and for planetary resources. The 'Faded Sun' series is unforgettable. What is the title of the first book in the series?
5. John Crowley wrote a completely engrossing fat fantasy book which was absolutely wonderful. The Drinkwater family story is entwined with their relationship with the world of Faery. It was nominated for a Hugo in 1982, but unfortunately for Crowley that was the year in which C.J. Cherryh produced 'Downbelow Station', which won. What was the name of Crowley's major work? (Not 'Ægypt' - that came later.)
6. In 1981 C.J. Cherryh produced the first story of a new series, which would become one of her many fans' best-loved. This book was a Hugo Nominee in 1983, and revolves around a group of feisty female feline space traders and their fatefully fostered friend, a human named Tully. Compact Space is home to seven intelligent species (not all of which are intelligible), and humanity is unknown here. What wonderful book is this?
7. Quite possibly Margaret Atwood's most memorable work, this modern classic is social fiction rather than SF, in the same way as George Orwell's '1984'. Its premise is: 'If the most radical, conservative faction of men were to get into power, what might the future of a society shaped by them be like - especially for women?' It was nominated for a Nebula award (and the Booker prize) in 1986. Which of Atwood's novels is this?
8. In 1986 a book by David Brin was nominated for the Hugo award (and for the Nebula, in 1985). This memorable post-apocalyptic work is named for a minor cog in civilized society. Kevin Costner starred in a movie of the same name in 1997. What book was this?
9. Another Hugo Nominee for 1986, by Greg Bear, was also nominated for the Nebula and John W. Campbell awards in that year. In this book a scientist injects 'noocytes' (nanomachines) into his own body; they develop self-awareness and begin to change both him and themselves in ways which could lead to utter catastrophe. What was the title?
10. Something different for the last question: Among all these excellent authors is my personal all-time SF and Fantasy favourite. This writer is probably best known for the utterly convincing and gripping SF Alliance-Union universe, or for the Fantasy-style SF of the 'Chronicles of Morgaine'. Who is, at least in my opinion, the best ever SF and Fantasy writer?
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