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STATE OF THE ART

In the high-tech field, state of the art defines the cutting edge. In science fiction, Walter Jon Williams is the state of the art.

Praised for his entertaining, thoughtful novels, including HARDWIRED, VOICE OF THE WHIRLWIND, and ANGEL STATION, Williams is also an acclaimed master of short fiction. Here are his finest works collected together for the first time in book form.

Among the stories included here are "Surfacing," a poignant tale of communication between humans and other species; "Dinosaurs," a classic SF story about a war between two widely differing alien races, and "Side Effects," a chilling prophecy of the future of health care. All reveal new aspects of a remarkable talent.