Asimov 's science fiction magazine be one of the premier source of new short story and novellum length science fiction . it also have the occasional serialized novel . have be introduce to science fiction through Isaac Asimov 's own short story anthology back in the 70 's I be surprise to find how much I enjoy the return to the short story format after many year of `` blockbuster novel '' . the magazine consistently showcase the best new talent . it also have a stable of veteran , commercially successful , writer that use the magazine as a vehicle to return to they root . notable such as Michael Swanwick , James Patrick Kelly , Kage Baker , and Tom Purdom to name a few . Asimov 's seem to always have nominee in the yearly Nebula and Hugo award for science fiction .  most story be `` Social Science fiction '' in which a loose future backdrop be use to tell a character base story with a eventual universal truism reveal . it be rare to find a `` hard science fiction '' story in which the extrapolation of known science into a future setting play a critical role in the climax and conclusion of the story . Stories from the early writings of Larry Niven be good example of such story . this be a forgivable lapse as most editor would tell you that they would love to see more hard science submission .  the magazine also boast one of the best editorial section pen by acclaimed author Robert Silverberg . he cover topic range from strict science to historical recollection of the science fiction genre . he have also reintroduce many reader to lose story and author such as Cordwainer Smith with great biographical piece .  they also have poem ; no offense Mr. Haldeman .