num_pages: 240
description: A masterful mix of fantasy and science fiction.LIMITS. Two aliens fascinated by man's fondness for defining boundaries decide to make sure he doesn't get out of the habit.THE LION IN HIS ATTIC. Seventy-six years after Atlantis drowned, a sorceress and a prince learn to their dismay that not all lions eat red meat.TABLE MANNERS. When the proprietor of the Draco Tavern is invited to dine with some carnivorous etees, he brings along a xenobiologist to coach him in alien etiquette. But he forgets that he is already outfitted with the oldest guide of all.A TEARDROP FALLS. In his youth, Hilary Gage had fought men and studied the ravages of Berserkers. As a machine, he terraformed planets and lay in wait . . . .YET ANOTHER MODEST PROPOSAL. At last, a solution to the problem of radioactive wastes that costs nothing and yields an immodest profit.Plus lots more!
language: English
title: Limits
titlecomplete: Limits
genres: Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Anthologies, Collections, Short Stories, Short Story Collection, Science Fiction Fantasy, Space Opera, Fiction, Science Fiction
ratings_count: 1042
awards: awardedAt: 315561600000
name: Hugo Award
category: Best Novelette for "The Locusts", awardedAt: 504950400000
name: Locus Award
category: Best Novelette for "The Locusts (1980) and Best Collection, awardedAt: 284025600000
name: Analog Award
category: Best Novella/Novelette for "The Locusts"
publisher: Ballantine Del Rey