Universe 16

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Universe 16
Universe 16 cover.jpg
Cover of first edition
Editor Terry Carr
Cover artist Peter R. Kruzan
LanguageEnglish
Series Universe
Genre Science fiction
Publisher Doubleday
Publication date
1986
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (hardcover)
Pages181
ISBN 0-385-23389-2
Preceded by Universe 15  
Followed by Universe 17  

Universe 16 is an anthology of original science fiction short stories edited by Terry Carr, the sixteenth volume in the seventeen-volume Universe anthology series. It was first published in hardcover by Doubleday in November 1986. [1]

Contents

The book collects nine novelettes and short stories by various science fiction authors.

Contents

Awards

The anthology placed sixth in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Anthology.

"Hotel Mind Slaves" placed thirteenth in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Novella.

"The Idea Trap" placed nineteenth in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Short Story.

"Voyage South from Thousand Willows" placed eleventh in the 1987 Locus Poll Award for Best Short Story.

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