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The Solaris Book of New
SCIENCE FICTION
Edited By George Mann
Scanned & Proofed By MadMaxAU

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 Contents
Introduction George Mann
In His Sights Jeffrey Thomas
Bioship Neal Asher
C-Rock City Jay Lake & Greg van Eekhout
The Bowdler Strain James Lovegrove
Personal Jesus Paul Di Filippo
If at First... Peter F. Hamilton
A Distillation of Grace Adam Roberts
Last Contact Stephen Baxter
Cages Ian Watson
Jellyfish Mike Resnick & David Gerrold
Zora and the Land
Ethic Nomads Mary A. Turzillo
Four Ladies of the
Apocalypse Brian Aldiss
The Accord Keith Brooke
The Wedding Party Simon Ings
Third Person Tony Ballantyne
The Farewell Party Eric Brown

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 Introduction
George Mann

SCIENCE FICTION.

Two small words, a billion big ideas.

What is it about science fiction that readers find so appealing? The
short form, in particular, is a draw for many - tightly packaged, perfect
bundles of character and story, neatly delivered within the framework of a
single conceit. Indeed, in the short story or novelette many would argue that
science fiction has its perfect form; just long enough to explore an idea, just
short enough to pack an emo-tive punch. ItтАЩs within the SF genre, I believe,
that the short story is kept truly alive and vibrant. The majority of SF writers
cut their teeth writing short stories for the digests, and others, like the
authors arrayed in this book, continue to return to the form, producing little,
sparkling gems, some beautifully polished diamonds, others rough-hewn
approximations; all fascinating brushstrokes of life. It takes a lot of
discipline and rigor to deliver a story in four or five thousand words and IтАЩm
constantly in awe of the ability on show. And letтАЩs not forget, from little
acorns, big trees grow; many writers will take a theme or idea first explored