Cutting-edge space opera for Star Wars fans, science freaks, and all readers who love good writing and entertainment In the late 1970s, the release of George Lucas's Star Wars brought unprecedented attention to the romantic, epic potential of space adventure, and it hasn't stopped since! What sets space opera apart from any other kind of fiction is its sheer scale. It is about bursting out ... it is about going beyond. Looking at things every which way are eighteen fabulous writers, including Peter F. Hamilton, Ken McLeod, Nancy Kress, Alastair Reynolds, Dan Simmons, Steven Baxter and many other top names in the genre. From two of the most highly-respected editors in the genre comes this must-have collection of cutting-edge space opera.Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780061350412 ISBN10: 0061350419 Contributors: Dozois, Gardner, Strahan, Jonathan,