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Free Space [Hardcover]

Edward E. Kramer (Editor), Brad Linaweaver (Editor), Poul Anderson (Contributor), John Barnes (Contributor), Gregory Benford (Contributor), William F. Buckley (Contributor), James P. Hogan (Contributor), Robert J. Sawyer (Contributor)
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June 15, 1997
A group of writers including Poul Anderson, John Barnes, Gregory Benford, Ray Bradbury, and others offers stories about the twenty-third century, where individual societies outside of Earth have evolved into a galactic federation without formalized government known as Free Space."


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This is a libertarianist anthology of (mostly) original stories that, depending on your tastes, can be too narrowly focused or wonderfully concentrated. The "Free Space" in the title is just that: a loose federation of space habitats that has no central government. Free enterprise rules, and the editors let 20 authors ranging from William F. Buckley Jr. to William F. Wu have their way with it. The result is mixed, but on the whole successful, and it definitely makes for interesting reading. Several of the writers are winners of the Libertarian Futurist Society's Prometheus Award.

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This sf anthology focuses on a libertarian view of a free-space universe spanning 300 years. Twenty contributors of 19 original stories and one poem include William F. Buckley Jr., Gregory Benford, Poul Anderson, and L. Neil Smith. An intriguing collection by some of the genre's best writers; recommended.
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Tor Books; 1st edition (June 15, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312859570
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312859572
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,158,403 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks for holding out!, March 13, 1999
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This book combines two things I really love: short stories and science fiction...with an added bonus - libertarian themes! Stephen King once said that if novels are like long romances, then short stories are like a brief kiss. 'Free Space' gives you tongue.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a book of libertarian stories..., April 19, 2003
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This is a book of some of the BEST Sci-Fi stories ever. With such authors as Poul Anderson, James P. Hogan, Ray Bradbury, Gregory Benford, L. Neil Smith and Dafydd ab Hugh you can't lose. The stories don't just focus on freedoms and rights, but also deal with time travel, murder and some are in the form of poems. So, come, visit Free Space and enjoy the future of mankind. Just make sure to leave your hang-ups behind and bring lots of money!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Lame, May 13, 2008
This review is from: Free Space (Hardcover)
I'm a great fan of L. Neil Smith's and bought the book for that story alone. I shouldn't have bothered. His story made a good philosophical point about the peace process, but was lacking in terms of the apparent theme of the book. The other stories left me cold, and didn't sustain even a single reading.

At least I bought it used so I wasn't out much cash.
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gray flag, generation ship, flux tubes, space habitat
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