“Nineteen new stories that show how far space opera has come since its pulp beginnings . . . entertaining and provocative tales of interstellar adventure.” —Publishers Weekly

This outstanding collection features all-new stories from some of the most beloved names in science fiction, among them New York Times bestsellers and winners of the Nebula, Hugo, Robert A. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke, John W. Campbell, and other prestigious awards. Discover tales of exploration, adventure, and futuristic warfare by:

Neal Asher * John Barnes * Cory Doctorow * John Kessel * Jay Lake * John Meaney * Elizabeth Moon * Garth Nix * Mike Resnick * Justina Robson * Kristine Kathryn Rusch * John Scalzi * Bruce Sterling * Peter Watts * Sean Williams * Tad Williams * Bill Willingham * Robert Charles Wilson * John C. Wright

“An exceedingly fine set of stories written specifically for this collection by some of the best sf authors writing today.” —Library Journal (starred review)

Praise for The New Space Opera

“Delivers hours of exhilarating reading.” —Booklist

“Dynamic and exciting . . . an essential road map to the cutting edge of SF today.” —Charles Stross

“One of the best anthologies ever assembled.” —Joe Haldeman

“Nineteen new stories that show how far space opera has come since its pulp beginnings . . . entertaining and provocative tales of interstellar adventure.” —Publishers Weekly

This outstanding collection features all-new stories from some of the most beloved names in science fiction, among them New York Times bestsellers and winners of the Nebula, Hugo, Robert A. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke, John W. Campbell, and other prestigious awards. Discover tales of exploration, adventure, and futuristic warfare by:

Neal Asher * John Barnes * Cory Doctorow * John Kessel * Jay Lake * John Meaney * Elizabeth Moon * Garth Nix * Mike Resnick * Justina Robson * Kristine Kathryn Rusch * John Scalzi * Bruce Sterling * Peter Watts * Sean Williams * Tad Williams * Bill Willingham * Robert Charles Wilson * John C. Wright

“An exceedingly fine set of stories written specifically for this collection by some of the best sf authors writing today.” —Library Journal (starred review)

Praise for The New Space Opera

“Delivers hours of exhilarating reading.” —Booklist

“Dynamic and exciting . . . an essential road map to the cutting edge of SF today.” —Charles Stross

“One of the best anthologies ever assembled.” —Joe Haldeman