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by George Mann (Author)
Key Phrases: last contact, quantum entanglement, bless his memory, C-Rock City, Tom John, Mike Resnick (more...)
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An eclectic collection of all-original science fiction stories from some of the foremost luminaries in the genre. Featuring new tales of far future murder, first contact, love and war from such well-regarded and award winning authors as Peter F. Hamilton, Stephen Baxter, Adam Roberts, Jeffrey Thomas, Eric Brown, Paul Di Filippo, Neal Asher, Jay Lake and Ian Watson, this collection is sure to delight all fans of good science fiction. "A wide range of topics and diverse styles characterizes this enjoyable collection of science-fiction stories. While mediocre science fiction fails to work on any level other than the conceptual, the best of the stories in this new Solaris anthology successfully navigate both conceptual and emotional territory... Editor Mann has gathered a collection that should appeal to science-fiction buffs, and make a worthwhile introduction for novices. Stands as proof that science fiction is alive and well."Kirkus Discoveries, VNU US Literary Group

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George Mann is the editor of The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and the author of two SF/Fantasy novels. He lives and works in Nottinghamshire, England.

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Solaris (January 30, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1844164489
  • ISBN-13: 978-1844164486
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #542,777 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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last contact, quantum entanglement, bless his memory, sentient species
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C-Rock City, Tom John, Mike Resnick, James Lovegrove, Jeffrey Thomas, Gregory Merrall, The Bowdler Strain, The Farewell Party, Third Person, Chilton Mead, Marcus Orthew, Ian Watson, Eric Brown, Toby Jenson, Sergeant Clausen, Tish Goldenhawk, David Gerrold, Andy Chapelhow, Balloon Muscles, Keith Brooke, Tony Ballantyne, Distillation of Grace, The Studio, Number Three, Professor Bantling
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4.0 out of 5 stars Promising Look at a New Imprint, February 6, 2007
My criteria for endorsing anthologies is that I have to appreciate more than 50% of the stories inside, so I'm happy to report that I enjoyed 12 of the 16 stories in this volume, or 75%. Enough that I can heartily recommend it here.

Standouts for me include Paul Di Filippo's "Personal Jesus," which introduces us to the perfect combination of spirituality and technology, the godPod, "Zora and the Land Ethic Nomads" which returns us to Mary Turzillo's Mars of indentured homesteaders, and James Lovegrove's absolutely briliant "The Bowdler Strain," about which too much said could give the game away, but which I will say was $#!+ fantastic! I also admired what Tony Ballantyne was doing with his "Third Person," laughed out loud at Mike & David's PKD pastiche "Jellyfish," and was quite taken with Jay Lake & Greg van Eekhout's "C-Rock City." I'm still contemplating the ending of Neal Asher's "Bioship," and wish that the Wakowski brothers final Matrix film had looked a little more like Keith Brooke's "The Accord," a very interesting little piece that strikes me as an attempt to justify the ways of Agent Smith to man. So, all in all, certainly enough here to get my endorsement, and I recommend checking it out. Meanwhile, I understand a Solaris Book of New Fantasy is planned and I look forward to it enthusiastically.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Hoping for another volumne, February 18, 2008
This is a collection of sixteen stories by some of the best BL & Solaris Publishing authors. No need to worry that you will read stories from unknown writers, hoping to make it in the tough world of publishing. These authors have already proven their worth, most in Warhammer, W40K, Punktown, or some other well known series. Here is a list of the authors with a story in this book, as well as the title of a book s/he is known for:

Introduction by George Mann
Jeffrey Thomas (One of my personal favorites. Author of Deadstock.)
Neal Asher (Author of Polity Agent)
Jay Lake (Author of Mainspring) & Greg van Eekhout (Author of Show & Tell and Other Stories)
James Lovegrove (Author of Escardy Gap)
Paul Di Filippo (Author of Neutrino Drag)
Peter F. Hamilton (Author of The Dreaming Void)
Adam Roberts (Author of Gradisil)
Stephen Baxter (Author of Time's Tapestry)
Ian Watson (Author of The Inquisition War [W40K])
Mike Resnick (Author of the Starship series) & David Gerrold (Author of the War Against the Chtorr series)
Mary A. Turzillo (Author of Your Cat & Other Space Aliens)
Brian Aldiss (Author of Harm)
Keith Brooke (Author of Genetopia)
Simon Ings (Author of The Eye)
Tony Ballantyne (Author of Divergence)
Eric Brown (Author of Helix)

**** As with all anthologies, some stories are better than others. Every reader will have their personal favorites and possibly realize that there are a few other authors with writing styles they may wish to look in to. To me, the entire experience was like sampling various writing flavors to see which I loved best. I sincerely hope to see another such Solaris anthology in the future. ****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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5.0 out of 5 stars These stories explore the outer limits of the fantasy and sci fi genres, June 9, 2007
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George Mann edits THE SOLARIS BOOK OF NEW SCIENCE FICTION, a fine short story collection featuring fine writers of the likes of Stephen Baxter, Eric Brown, Ian Watson and more. These stories explore the outer limits of the fantasy and sci fi genres, from a futuristic murder mystery to space opera - and all stories are original to this collection - a huge plus in a genre where reprints abound, making it a top pick any serious science fiction holding needs.
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