What is Allan Kaster best known for?

Allan Kaster is primarily recognized for his extensive work as an editor of science fiction anthologies. He curates annual collections that highlight the best short science fiction stories of the year.

What kind of stories does Allan Kaster's anthologies feature?

Kaster's anthologies frequently focus on specific subgenres within science fiction, such as hard science fiction, robot and AI stories, and shorter novel-length works. He aims to showcase a diverse range of themes and styles from contemporary authors.

Allan Kaster

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About

Allan Kaster is an editor who curates annual collections of short science fiction. He is best known for his work on The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction and The Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories series. These anthologies gather the most notable stories from the genre each year.

Top genres

Science Fiction Hard Sci-Fi Fiction Space Opera Short Stories

Featured works

The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 2

Allan Kaster

The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction #2

The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 10

Alastair Reynolds

The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction #10

The Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories 4

Allan Kaster

The Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories #4

The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction 8

Alastair Reynolds

The Year's Top Ten Tales of Science Fiction #8

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The Year's Top Robot and AI Stories

Allan Kaster

Series

The Year's Top Short SF Novels 7

The Year's Top Short SF Novels 8

The Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories 4

The Year's Best Science Fiction on Earth 2

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Philip K. DickScience Fiction, Dystopian, Fiction96 works

Arthur C. ClarkeScience Fiction, Fiction, Space Opera90 works

Kevin J. AndersonScience Fiction, Space Opera, Fiction90 works

Piers AnthonyFiction, Fantasy, High Fantasy90 works

Orson Scott CardScience Fiction, Fiction, Space Opera82 works

Frequently asked questions

Allan Kaster is primarily recognized for his extensive work as an editor of science fiction anthologies. He curates annual collections that highlight the best short science fiction stories of the year.
Kaster's anthologies frequently focus on specific subgenres within science fiction, such as hard science fiction, robot and AI stories, and shorter novel-length works. He aims to showcase a diverse range of themes and styles from contemporary authors.