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The Good Stuff

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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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Pages 982
Language En-US
Publisher SFBC
Published December 10, 2013
ISBN 7155461
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Gardner Dozois

After spending years working in the corporate world, Gardner Dozois finally decided to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. They currently reside in a quiet suburb where they spend most of their time outlining new stories, reading extensively, and occasionally attempting to bake.

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Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
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Masterpiece from start to finish. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading.
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Donna Rivera
Donna Rivera September 07, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars.
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Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A solid 4 stars from me.
Melissa Gonzalez
Melissa Gonzalez June 10, 2024
I was completely blown away. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. A true literary gem.
James Campbell
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I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A very distinguished novel.
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A highly sophisticated read. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A very distinguished novel.
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A decent, if standard, experience. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time.
Michelle Ramirez
Michelle Ramirez July 14, 2025
A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
Susan Mitchell
Susan Mitchell May 19, 2025
A very strong entry. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. Quite impressive overall.
Patricia Rodriguez
Patricia Rodriguez September 12, 2025
I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars.
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Paul Anderson June 25, 2024
Such a rich narrative. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. Worth every moment spent reading.
Sandra Thomas
Sandra Thomas February 09, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. A true literary gem.
William Cruz
William Cruz November 04, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
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Patricia Hernandez November 30, 2024
Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Sharon Nguyen
Sharon Nguyen May 18, 2024
I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Kimberly Lee
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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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Sarah Roberts
Sarah Roberts May 15, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A solid 4 stars from me.
Anthony Flores
Anthony Flores November 06, 2024
An acceptable diversion. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. A fair 3 stars.
Christopher Phillips
Christopher Phillips April 24, 2025
Such a rich narrative. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. A true literary gem.
Michael Smith
Michael Smith July 04, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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