##### Brave New Worlds To Explore and Conquer The astonishingly possible is once again showcased in a breathtaking volume of the best short form SF the past year had to offer. Contributed by some of the most revered and exciting voices in the genre — and compiled by acclaimed editor and anthologist David G. Hartwell — these stories of wonder and terror, astounding technologies and miraculous discovery, stretch the imagination into realms and universes never dreamed of before. Each tale is a dazzling gem, rocketing readers across light years and into unknown dimensions — exploring the intricate cultures of alien races and the strange, secret workings of the human mind. And together they form an unparalleled whole — a collection of luminous visions that shines more brightly than a newborn sun. New tales from: * Nancy Kress * Ursula K. Le Guin * Greg Egan * Bruce Sterling * Michael Swanwick * Gene Wolfe * and many more