The Thing Itself
| First published | September 1988 |
|---|---|
| Type | Short Fiction |
| Length | Short Story |
Synopsis
The relationship between a doctor seriously ill with cystic fibrosis and a nurse.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Locus Poll Award | Best Short Story | Nominee/Finalist |
Publications (10)
| Date | Publication | Publisher | Type | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1988 | Full Spectrum | Bantam Spectra | Anthology | 393 |
| October 1988 | Full Spectrum | Bantam Spectra | Anthology | 393 |
| June 1989 | The Year's Best Fantasy: Second Annual Collection | St. Martin's Press | Anthology | 164 |
| June 1989 | The Year's Best Fantasy: Second Annual Collection | St. Martin's Press | Anthology | 164 |
| October 1989 | The Brains of Rats | Scream/Press | Collection | 193 |
| February 1990 | Demons and Dreams: The Best Fantasy and Horror 2 | Legend | Anthology | |
| February 1990 | Demons and Dreams: The Best Fantasy and Horror 2 | Legend | Anthology | 164|13 |
| September 1990 | The Brains of Rats | Scream/Press | Collection | 145 |
| March 1997 | The Brains of Rats | Dell | Collection | 164 |
| December 2023 | Short | Subterranean Press | Collection | 193 |