The Best of Hal Clement is a collection of science fiction short stories by American author Hal Clement, edited by Lester del Rey.

It was first published in paperback by Del Rey/Ballantine in June 1979 as a volume in its Classic Library of Science Fiction.

[1] The book contains ten short works of fiction and an afterword by the author, together with an introduction by editor Lester del Rey.

[1] The book was reviewed by Stephen W. Potts in Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Review, Nov.

[1] The book placed tenth in the 1980 Locus Poll Award for Best Single Author Collection.