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Jonathan Lethem is the author of Wastelands--Stories of the Apocalypse, a collection that explores the end of the world. He's known for his imaginative fiction that often blends genres.

Nick Sullivan is the author behind Great Classic Science Fiction Lib/E, a collection that brings together some of the best in the genre. If you're looking for foundational sci-fi reads, his work is a great place to start.