Far Horizons (eBook)

Eleven science fiction stories from noted authors exploring some of their most popular worlds.The universe of the mind is a limitless expanse of wonders, filled with worlds and secrets that cannot be fully explored within the pages of a single novel. Here, science fiction's most beloved and highly honored writers revisit their best-known worlds in perhaps the greatest concentration of science fiction ever in one volume.Featuring stories by:Ursula K. Le GuinJoe HaldermanOrson Scott CardDavid BrinRobert SilverbergDan Simmons Nancy KressFrederik PohlGregory BenfordAnne McCaffreyGreg BearPraise for Far Horizons"e;Editor Silverberg here does for science fiction series what he did for fantasy sagas in Legends: Stories by the Masters of Modern Fantasy by presenting eleven noted authors of famous series, each exploring some aspect of theirs that they did not find a way of dealing with in the books of the series proper. . . . The stories remain true to their universes and characters, so they deliver good first-contact experiences for series novices as well as happy reading for longtime fans."e; -Booklist"e;A sampler of the best of the genre. Highly recommended for series fans and newcomers alike and a good choice for most sf collections."e; -Library Journal"e;An ideal combination of the reassuringly familiar and the excitingly new: should prove as popular as its fantasy predecessor."e; -Kirkus Reviews