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4.9 out of 5 stars (10)
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A sweeping saga of the centuries to come, from the new dark age that followed a global war, to the new civilization that arose from the ashes to colonize the stars. At first, the colonists use ships with gigantic sails, cruising on the waves of starlight, their captains having to become something part human and part machine; then later moving by planoforming ships which travel faster than light, but must defend themselves against the malevolent, mind-devouring creatures lurking in the dark between the stars. Then came the reign of the all-powerful Lords of the Instrumentality, who ruled Earth and its colony worlds with ruthless benevolence, suffocating the human spirit for millennia—until the time of the Rediscovery of Man, when the strange, lost concept of freedom was reborn. . . . An extraordinary vision of a future unique in science fiction, praised by readers, critics, and major writers in the field.

“Read this. Cordwainer Smith is timeless.” —Terry Pratchett

“. . . a truly unforgettable writer...” —David Brin


“. . . a sophisticated, often poetic writer . . . these stories rank among the finest of all time. . . .”—Publishers Weekly
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    624 pages
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    September 4, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    6.13 x 1.1 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1416521461
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1416521464
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Cordwainer Smith was the pseudonym under which Dr. Paul Linebarger wrote science fiction. His first story, “Scanners Live in Vain,” appeared in 1950 and rocked the science fiction world as few first stories have. He was born in Milwaukee, and grew up in Japan, China (where he became the godson of Sun Yat-Sen, then president of China), France and Germany. He was a Professor of Asiatic Studies at Johns Hopkins University, was on the U.S. Operations, Planning and Intelligence Board during World War II, and became a Colonel in Army Intelligence. After the war, he was advisor to the British forces in Malaya and to the U.S. Eighth Army in Korea, and wrote the book Psychological Warfare, regarded for decades after as the most authoritative text in the field. He died in 1966.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Baen
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 4, 2007
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 624 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416521461
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416521464
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 1.1 x 9.25 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,870,866 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars (10)

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  • David
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    A fine and unique author
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2013
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    This is a writer you really should know. Smith's work is unlike anything else I've read in the field, after a certain point. Yes, it has aliens, weird tech and political intrigue, but its... different. The stories are sweeping, semi-romantic without becoming sugary or maudlin and often just plain WILD. There is a strange yet sweet morality throughout his tales, which gives them supportive sobriety. Many a noted sci-fi author nods to Smith, so take that as a good reason to read one of his works. Sadly, he died before he could finish the great arc he had in mind, but what you can read is memorable and rewarding. Look him up on Wikipedia and get an eyeful of what a broadly-experienced and complex man he was. His work shows it.

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    Sci Fi Fantasy at its Best.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2013
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    I knew of this author before I purchased this book. This collection of stories is presented in a compelling chronology; from the past into the far future. Smiths writing is unique and wonderful. I anticipate rereading this book in the years to come.

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    One of a kind author.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2016
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    Unique vision.

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  • Elizabeth Plascak
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    Great Short Science Fiction Stories
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2014
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    This was a great science fiction collection of short stories. The best part of this book is that the majority of it takes place in the same "world/universe" and are sequential. It is awesome to see how throughout time the author's version of the future evolves. Plus quite a few stories involve cats!

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