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The Best of Greg Egan: 20 Stories of Hard Science Fiction
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The Best of Greg Egan contains twenty stories and novellas arranged in chronological order, and each of them is a brilliantly conceived, painstakingly developed gem. This book really does represent the best of Greg Egan, and it therefore takes its place among the best of contemporary SF.
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Renowned Author
Experience the imaginative depth of Greg Egan, a celebrated figure in hard science fiction, known for his intricate plots and deep philosophical themes that engage readers on multiple levels.
Diverse Stories
This collection features 20 varied narratives, showcasing Egan's range from speculative technologies to profound human experiences, appealing to both dedicated fans and newcomers to the genre.
Intellectual Challenge
Readers will find themselves challenged intellectually, as the stories delve into complex scientific concepts and ethical dilemmas, making it a thought-provoking choice for hardcore science fiction enthusiasts.
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- Twenty Stories and Novellas from Hugo, Campbell, and Locus Award Winner Greg Egan, Arguably Australia’s Greatest Living Science Fiction Writer In a career spanning more than thirty years, Greg Egan has produced a steady stream of novels and stories that address a wide range of scientific and philosophical concerns: artificial intelligence, higher mathematics, science vs religion, the nature of consciousness, and the impact of technology on the human personality. All these ideas and more find their way into this generous and illuminating collection, the clear product of a man who is both a master storyteller and a rigorous, exploratory thinker.The Best of Greg Egan contains twenty stories and novellas arranged in chronological order, and each of them is a brilliantly conceived, painstakingly developed gem. The book opens with “Learning to be Me,” about a society in which the organic human brain can be replaced by a miraculous piece of technology called “the jewel,” a “mock brain” that confers, among other things, a kind of immortality on its recipients. “Bit Players” – the opening movement in a trio of tales that continues with “3-adica” and “Instantiation” – posits a world in which cheaply generated software beings are exploited for the basest commercial purposes. (Other sets of interconnected stories – all of them reprinted here – include the mathematically-themed “Luminous” and “Dark Integers,” and a pair of stories centered on the complex marriage of a physicist and a mathematician: “Singleton” and “Oracle.”) “Reasons to be Cheerful” concerns a young boy whose brain tumor has an unexpected effect on his life, moods, and view of the world. “Axiomatic” tells the story of a society in which “implants” can be used to alter the human personality, with potentially lethal results. And the Hugo Award-winning novella “Oceanic” is a powerful account of a boy whose deeply held religious beliefs are undermined by what he comes to learn about the laws of the physical world.This book really does represent the best of Greg Egan, and it therefore takes its place among the best of contemporary SF. Startling, intelligent and always hugely entertaining, it provides an ideal introduction to one of the most accomplished and original writers working today. This is an important and provocative collection, and it deserves a place on the serious science fiction reader’s permanent shelf.Table of Contents:Learning to Be MeAxiomaticAppropriate LoveInto DarknessUnstable Orbits in the Space of LiesCloserChaffLuminousSilver FireReasons to be CheerfulOceanicOracleSingletonDark IntegersCrystal NightsZero For ConductBit PlayersUncanny Valley3-adicaInstantiationAfterword
| Publisher | Night Shade |
| Publication date | July 27, 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 696 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1949102254 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1949102253 |
| Item Weight | 1.86 pounds (840 grams) |
| Dimensions | 6 x 1.9 x 9 inches (15.2 x 4.8 x 22.9 cm) |
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Science Fiction Lovers
Ideal for readers who enjoy complex, thought-provoking narratives and advanced scientific concepts in their fiction.
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Aspiring Writers
Provides insight into masterful storytelling in science fiction, useful for writers seeking to enhance their craft.
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STEM Enthusiasts
Perfect for individuals interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; the stories are rich in science themes.
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Casual Readers
May not engage readers looking for light, easy reading, as the stories are complex and intellectually demanding.
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The Best of Greg Egan: 20 Stories of Hard Science Fiction seems to be a hit among hard science fiction lovers. The collection is riddled with unique stories that still remain relevant and thought-provoking, years after their publication. The stories are arranged in chronological order, allowing readers to trace Egan's growth in writing as they flip from one page to the next. The absence of some classic stories and the inclusion of others that didn't quite hit the mark for some, may be a point of contention among some readers, but overall, the collection is highly recommended for anyone who loves hard science fiction.
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Pros
- Collection contains 20 thought-provoking and still relevant stories
- Stories are arranged in chronological order, showing the writer's growth over time
- Great read for hard science fiction lovers
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- Some classic stories are missing
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- Collection of twenty stories and novellas
- Written by award-winning Greg Egan
- Addresses scientific and philosophical concerns
- Stories of artificial intelligence, higher mathematics, science vs religion
- Hugely entertaining and an ideal introduction to Greg Egan's work
- An important and provocative collection of contemporary SF
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