The Best of C. L. Moore
The Best of C. L. Moore is a collection of science fiction and fantasy short stories by American author C. L. Moore, edited by Lester del Rey. It was first published in hardback by Nelson Doubleday in November 1975 and in paperback by Ballantine Books in March 1976 as a volume in its Classic Library of Science Fiction. A second hardcover edition was issued by Taplinger in 1977, and the paperback edition was reissued by Del Rey/Ballantine in December 1980 and January 1981. The book has been translated into German and Italian. Summary . The book contains ten short works of fiction and an afterword by the author, together with an introduction by editor Lester del Rey. Reception. The book was reviewed by Mary S. Weinkauf in "Delap's F & SF Review", January 1976, with another, uncredited review appearing in "Delap's F & SF Review", April 1976, and by Darrell Schweitzer in "Science Fiction Review", February 1977. Awards. The book placed seventh in the 1976 Locus Poll Award for Best Single Author Collection.