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Because his first published story, "Apartness," appeared in 1965, Vernor Vinge has cast a distinctive and awe inspiring job in science-fiction as his work has developed and aged. He's today among the most famous science fiction authors in the field, having gained the field's top honor, the Hugo, for each of his final two novels.Now, for the very first time, this illustrious writer collects all his short fiction right into a single quantity. This collection is really the defined Vinge, taking his visionary ideas at their very best. Additionally, it includes a never-before-published novella, one which signifies just what this collection encapsulates--bold, distinctive, difficult science fantastic ideas delivered to vibrant life with persuasive storytelling.Including such main items as "The Ungoverned" and "The Blabber," this luxurious volume can please any reader who enjoys the feeling of surprise, and the exhilaration of excellent SF.