KEN LIU (editor and translator) is a writer, lawyer, and computer programmer. His short story "The Paper Menagerie" was the first work of fiction ever to sweep the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy Awards.
"Vibrant collection... these are tales rich with lush language,
inventive premises, and heartbreaking storytelling." --Mary
Robinette Kowal"These stories, along with the rest of the
anthology, represent the best in both science fiction and works in
translation, detailing situations that appear alien on the surface
but deftly reframe contemporary issues to give readers a new view
of familiar human experiences.A phenomenal anthology of short
speculative fiction." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Greatly
varied in theme and approach, all of these stories impress with
their visionary sweep and scope...superb compilation." --Publishers
Weekly, starred review"With stories ranging over social control,
world-building rats and redundant robots who have outlived the
humans who made them, this is a collection that will stimulate and
delight" --Daily Mail
'A wonderful collection, it's thoughtful and entertaining fiction
that as a western reader opens your eyes to science fiction written
by a different, rich culture. My favourite short story collection
of the year" --SF Book Reviews "Dreamlike and hypnotic, evocative
and inspiring'" --The Bookbag
"There is fabulous variety in this book, ranging from hard Science
Fiction to near-future social Science Fiction ... a fine
collection" --SF Crowsnest
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