The starry rift : tales of new tomorrows : an anthology of original science fiction

What does the future hold? This compelling anthology features science fiction's best writers and most vivid imaginations. Truly successful science fiction does two things: it gives a credible glimpse into the future while entertaining the reader. With this in mind, noted anthologist Jonathan Strahan asked sixteen of today's most inventive, compelling writers to look past the horizon of the present day. From spaceships, to suburbia, simulated gaming worlds, dealing with cloning, battle tactics, or corporate politics, the stories of The Starry Rift will give every reader something to consider. "An original science fiction anthology" Truly successful science fiction does two things: it gives credible glimpses into the future while entertaining the reader. With this in mind, noted anthologist Jonathan Strahan (who is also the reviews editor of Locus magazine) asked sixteen of today's most inventive, compelling writers to look past the horizon of the present day. Neil Gaiman ( Anansi Boys ), Kelly Link ( Magic for Beginners ), Garth Nix (the Abhorsen Trilogy), Scott Westerfeld ( Uglies; Pretties; Specials ) and their colleagues have crafted a dazzling range of stories. Whether on spaceships, in suburbia, or in simulated gaming worlds, whether about cloning, battle tactics, or corporate politics, the stories of The Starry Rift will give every reader something to consider. This original anthology is crucial reading for those who want to see where the future (and the future of science fiction) is headed. CONTENT "Ass-Hat Magic Spider" by by Scott Westerfeld "Cheats" by Ann Halam "Orange" by Neil Gaiman "The Surfer" by Kelly Link "Repair Kit" by Stephen Baxter "The Dismantled Invention of Fate" by Jeffrey Ford "Anda's Game" By Corey Doctorow "Sundiver Day" by Kathleen Ann Goonan "The Dust Assassin" by Ian McDonald "The Star Surgeon's Apprentice" by Alastair Reynolds "An Honest Day's Work" By Margo Lanigan "Lost Continent" by Greg Egan "Incomers" by Paul McAuley "Post--Ironic Stress Syndrome" by Tricia Sullivan "Infestation" by Garth Nix "Pinocchio" by Walter Jon Williams Ass-hat magic spider / by Scott Westerfeld Cheats / by Ann Halam Orange / by Neil Gaiman The surfer / by Kelly Link Repair kit / by Stephen Baxter The dismantled invention of fate / by Jeffrey Ford Anda's game / by Cory Doctorow Sundiver Day / by Kathleen Ann Goonan The dust assassin / by Ian McDonald The star surgeon's apprentice / by Alastair Reynolds An honest day's work / by Margo Lanagan Lost continent / by Greg Egan Incomers / by Paul McAuley Post-ironic stress syndrome / by Tricia Sullivan Infestation / by Garth Nix Pinocchio / by Walter Jon Williams. A noted anthologist asked 16 of today's most inventive, compelling writers to look past the horizon of the present day. Such bestselling authors as Neil Gaiman, Garth Nix, and Scott Westerfeld have crafted a dazzling range of stories for this original, futuristic anthology A collection of sixteen science fiction short stories includes contributions by Kelly Link, Neil Gaiman, Garth Nix, and Scott Westerfeld, and covers such topics as space exploration, corporate politics, and cloning