Contains the Nebula Award winning stories for 1980, plus some nominees. Includes: Grotto of the Dancing Deer, by Clifford Simak (Winner, 1980 Nebula, 1981 Hugo, 1981 Locus Poll); Ginungagap, by Michael Swanwick (nominated, 1980 Nebula); Unicorn Tapestry, by Suzy McKee Charnas (winner, 1980 Nebula; nominated, 1981 World Fantasy Award); Rautavaara's Case, by Philip K. Dick (nominated, 1980 British Science Fiction Award); The Ugly Chickens, by Howard Waldrop (winner, 1980 Nebula, 1981 World Fantasy Award; nominated, 1981 Hugo, 1981 Balrog); Secrets of the Heart, by Charles L. Grant (nominated, 1980 Nebula). Also included are an essay by the best novel winner, Gregory Benford; an essay on films of 1980 by Bill Warren; and essays by Michael Glyer and Algis Budrys.

Genre: Science Fiction