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Bridging Infinity

Bridging Infinity

Hard Sci-FiScience Fiction
Pages
400
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of science fiction stories explores humanity's most ambitious engineering projects. From building cities on neutron stars to creating wormhole bridges between galaxies, top authors imagine the future of construction on a cosmic scale. These tales consider the science, the sacrifice, and the sheer audacity of building structures that dwarf worlds.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingIntellectualComplexAtmospheric

Genres

Hard Sci-Fi Science Fiction Space Opera

Authors

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Alastair Reynolds

Alastair Reynolds is the author of the gripping science fiction novel Dead Man's Hand and the thought-provoking collection Other Worlds Than These. If you enjoy stories that explore the unknown, his work is definitely worth checking out.

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Charlie Jane Anders

Charlie Jane Anders is a writer whose work often explores science fiction and fantasy themes. You might know them from their contributions to The Best of Uncanny.

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Jonathan Strahan

Jonathan Strahan is an editor of science fiction and fantasy anthologies. He has curated numerous collections, including The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year series and themed books like Infinity's End

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Ken Liu

Ken Liu (born 1976) is an American author of science fiction and fantasy. Liu has won multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards for his short fiction, which has appeared in F&SF, Asimov's, Analog, Lightspeed, Clarkesworld, and multiple "Year's Best" anthologies. Liu has also written an epic fantasy novel series, The Dandelion Dynasty, which he describes as silkpunk. The series is published by Simon & Schuster. [source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Liu)

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Larry Niven

Laurence van Cott Niven — known as Larry Niven — is an American science fiction writer. His best-known work is Ringworld (1970), which received Hugo, Locus, Ditmar, and Nebula awards. The Science Fiction Writers of America named him the 2015 recipient of the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award. His work is primarily hard science fiction, using big science concepts and theoretical physics. It also often includes elements of detective fiction and adventure stories. His fantasy includes the se...

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Stephen Baxter

Stephen Baxter (born 13 November 1957 in Liverpool, England) is an English hard science fiction author. He holds a degree in mathematics from Cambridge and a PhD in engineering from Southampton, and taught mathematics, physics and information technology before becoming a full-time writer in 1995. His work includes the Xeelee Sequence, the Manifold trilogy, The Time Ships (a sequel to H. G. Wells's The Time Machine), the Time Odyssey trilogy co-written with Arthur C. Clarke, and the Long Earth se...

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bridging Infinity feature stories from authors beyond those listed in the primary credits?

    Yes, this anthology includes contributions from a wide array of science fiction writers, such as Peter F. Hamilton, Linda Nagata, and Paul McAuley, offering diverse perspectives on the theme of cosmic engineering.

  • Is Bridging Infinity part of a larger series or a standalone collection?

    Bridging Infinity is a standalone anthology, meaning the stories within it are self-contained and do not require prior reading of other books to be fully enjoyed. Each story explores the central theme independently.

  • What makes Bridging Infinity a notable anthology in the science fiction genre?

    This collection is particularly recognized for its focus on 'big dumb objects' and megastructures in space, a subgenre that explores the engineering challenges and societal implications of constructing colossal artifacts. It brings together both established masters and newer voices to tackle this specific concept.