A landmark collection from the master of science fiction whose short stories “are quite literally unforgettable” (William Gibson).   These eighteen stories from the acclaimed author of the Gaea Trilogy, The Ophiuchi Hotline, and many other important works span thirty years of his distinguished career. In these pages are Hugo, Nebula, Prix Tour-Apollo, and James Tiptree Jr. Award winners, including “The Persistence of Vision, ” “PRESS ENTER [ ], ” “The Pusher, ” and “The Barbie Murders, ” among other outstanding works of speculative short fiction. As a valuable bonus, each story includes an autobiographical introduction by the author.  Praise for John Varley   “John Varley is the best writer in America.” —Tom Clancy   “There are few writers whose work I love more than John Varley’s, purely love.” —Cory Doctorow   “One of science fiction’s most important writers.” —The Washington Post   “Inventive.” —The New York Times   “One of the genre’s most accomplished storytellers.” —Publishers Weekly