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The Good Stuff

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Editor's Note:
An omnibus of two anthologies (The Good Old Stuff and The Good New Stuff).Contents 1 • The Good Old Stuff: Adventure SF in the Grand Tradition • [Good Stuff • 1] • (1998) • anthology by Gardner Dozois9 • Preface (The Good Old Stuff) • (1998) • essay by Gardner Dozois19 • The Rull • [Rull] • (1948) • novelette by A. E. van Vogt45 • The Second Night of Summer • (1950) • novelette by James H. Schmitz70 • The Galton Whistle • [Viagens Interplanetarias] • (1951) • novelette by L. Sprague de Camp93 • The New Prime • (1951) • novelette by Jack Vance116 • That Share of Glory • (1952) • novelette by C. M. Kornbluth145 • The Last Days of Shandakor • (1952) • novelette by Leigh Brackett173 • Exploration Team • [Colonial Survey] • (1956) • novelette by Murray Leinster215 • The Sky People • [Maurai] • (1959) • novelette by Poul Anderson254 • The Man in the Mailbag • [Dilbia] • (1959) • novelette by Gordon R. Dickson281 • Mother Hitton's Littul Kittons • [The Instrumentality of Mankind] • (1961) • novelette by Cordwainer Smith302 • A Kind of Artistry • (1962) • novelette by Brian W. Aldiss325 • Gunpowder God • [Kalvan] • (1964) • novella by H. Beam Piper368 • Semley's Necklace • (1964) • shortstory by Ursula K. Le Guin (aka The Dowry of Angyar)386 • Moon Duel • (1965) • shortstory by Fritz Leiber397 • The Doors of His Face, the Lamps of His Mouth • (1965) • novelette by Roger Zelazny428 • Mother in the Sky With Diamonds • (1971) • novelette by James Tiptree, Jr.453 • Recommended Reading (The Good Stuff) • essay by Gardner Dozois457 • The Good New Stuff: Adventure SF in the Grand Tradition • [Good Stuff • 2] • (1999) • anthology by Gardner Dozois463 • Preface (The Good New Stuff) • essay by Gardner Dozois469 • Good-Bye, Robinson Crusoe • [Eight Worlds] • (1977) • novelette by John Varley497 • The Way of Cross and Dragon • (1979) • novelette by George R. R. Martin515 • Swarm • [Shaper/Mechanist] • (1982) • novelette by Bruce Sterling540 • The Blind Minotaur • (1985) • shortstory by Michael Swanwick556 • The Blabber • [Zones of Thought] • (1988) • novella by Vernor Vinge611 • The Return of the Kangaroo Rex • [Mirabile] • (1989) • novelette by Janet Kagan645 • Prayers on the Wind • (1991) • novella by Walter Jon Williams686 • The Missionary's Child • (1992) • novelette by Maureen F. McHugh710 • Poles Apart • [Trimus] • (1992) • novella by G. David Nordley753 • Guest of Honor • (1993) • novelette by Robert Reed783 • Flowering Mandrake • (1994) • novelette by George Turner820 • Cilia-of-Gold • (1994) • novelette by Stephen Baxter844 • Gone to Glory • (1995) • novelette by R. Garcia y Robertson870 • A Dry, Quiet War • (1996) • novelette by Tony Daniel891 • All Tomorrow's Parties • (1997) • shortstory by Paul J. McAuley907 • Escape Route • [Confederation Universe Stories] • (1997) • novella by Peter F. Hamilton956 • The Eye of God • (1998) • novelette by Mary Rosenblum

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Length 982 Pages
Language En-US
Imprint SFBC
Released December 10, 2013
Identifier (ISBN) 7155461
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Gardner Dozois is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Gardner Dozois can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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"Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
Robert Thomas
Robert Thomas January 16, 2025
"Excellent, though slightly flawed. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall."
Joshua Torres
Joshua Torres June 10, 2024
"A very strong entry. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
Charles Nguyen
Charles Nguyen June 14, 2024
"Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars."
Matthew Cruz
Matthew Cruz February 07, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem."
Donald King
Donald King January 05, 2025
"A highly sophisticated read. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A solid 4 stars from me."
Kenneth Turner
Kenneth Turner June 30, 2024
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A solid 4 stars from me."
Stephanie Perez
Stephanie Perez June 25, 2025
"An acceptable diversion. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Suitable if your reading queue is empty."
Elizabeth Lewis
Elizabeth Lewis February 07, 2025
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers."
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