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Автор Джонатан Стрэн
Jonathan Strahan, Karen Joy Fowler, Ellen Klages, Pat Cadigan, Nnedi Okorafor, Elizabeth Bear, Maureen F. McHugh, Jeffrey Ford, Nicola Griffith, Peter S. Beagle, Daniel Abraham, Paul Di Filippo, Tom Pudding, Jane Yolen, Adam Stemple, Molly Gloss, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Ellen Kushner
Eclipse Three
© 2009
Introduction, story notes, and arrangement by Jonathan Strahan. © 2009 Jonathan Strahan.
"The Pretenders' Tourney," by Daniel Abraham. Copyright © 2009 Daniel Abraham.
"Sleight of Hand," by Peter S. Beagle. Copyright © 2009 Avicenna Development Corporation.
"Swell," by Elizabeth Bear. Copyright © 2009 Sarah Bear Elizabeth Wishnevsky.
"Don't Mention Madagascar," by Pat Cadigan. Copyright © 2009 Pat Cadigan.
"Yes We Have No Bananas," by Paul Di Filippo. Copyright © 2009 Paul Di Filippo.
"The Coral Heart," by Jeffrey Ford. Copyright © 2009 Jeffrey Ford.
"The Pelican Bar," by Karen Joy Fowler. Copyright © 2009 Karen Joy Fowler.
"The Visited Man," by Molly Gloss. Copyright © 2009 Molly Gloss.
"It Takes Two," by Nicola Griffith. Copyright © 2009 Nicola Griffith.
"Galápagos," by Caitlín R. Kiernan. Copyright © 2009 Caitlín R. Kiernan.
"A Practical Girl," by Ellen Klages. Copyright © 2009 Ellen Klages.
"Dulce Domum," by Ellen Kushner. Copyright © 2009 Ellen Kushner.
"Useless Things," by Maureen F. McHugh. Copyright © 2009 Maureen F. McHugh.
"On the Road," by Nnedi Okorafor. Copyright © 2009 Nnedi Okorafor.
"Mesopotamian Fire," by Jane Yolen & Adam Stemple. Copyright © 2009 Jane Yolen & Adam Stemple.
For the late, great Charles N. Brown, last of science fiction's
great lions, dear friend, and tireless supporter.
Acknowledgements
Eclipse Three is, as always, more than just the product of one person: it's the creative output from a small village of people. Once again, Jeremy, Jason, and Ross at the Shade have stood tall and provided me with the support I needed to do the book that I wanted to do; something for which I'm incredibly grateful. I'd also like to thank all of the contributors to the book. This book evolved much more naturally than it's predecessors, with stories coming from unexpected places at unexpected times, so I'm very grateful to everyone who has sent me stories this time. I'd like to thank Peter Watts for his understanding, and the Richard Powers Estate for the fabulous cover.
Finally, two special thanks. This book may not have been completed without the support of my good friend Gary Wolfe, who has never ceased to remind me of its value, and it certainly wouldn't have been done without the support and hard work of Marianne Jablon, who was both in-house editor on this book for me and tireless supporter. I'm very lucky indeed.
Introduction by Jonathan Strahan
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