Genometry

Ace anthology series

by Jack Dann (Editor), Gardner Dozois (Editor), Robert Reed (Contributor)

In this thought-provoking anthology, eleven cutting-edge science fiction writers explore both the promise and peril of genetic engineering.

Contents
1 • The Invisible Country • (1991) • novelette by Paul J. McAuley
23 • The Kindly Isle • (1984) • shortstory by Frederik Pohl
49 • Chaff • (1993) • novelette by Greg Egan
74 • Stable Strategies for Middle Management • (1988) • shortstory by Eileen Gunn
88 • Good With Rice • (1994) • novelette by John Brunner
130 • Sunken Gardens • [Shaper/Mechanist] • (1984) • shortstory by Bruce Sterling
148 • The Other Shore • (1991) • novelette by J. R. Dunn
172 • Written in Blood • (1999) • shortstory by Chris Lawson
188 • The Pipes of Pan • (1997) • novelette by Brian Stableford
213 • Whiptail • (1998) • shortstory by Robert Reed
233 • A Planet Named Shayol • [The Instrumentality of Mankind] • (1961) • novelette by Cordwainer Smith

Genres: Science Fiction, Short Stories, Anthologies, Fiction

288 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Елена Павлова]

I like this anthology too much to even start expressing myself.

[Philip]

Типичен сборник с разкази от различни автори - има и много добри попадения, има и пълни бози. За щастие последните не надделяват, но за беля и първите нямат надмощие, та като цяло, средна работа.

[Katrine]

A varied selection of stories on the theme of genetics. Some stories clearly required a better understanding of genetics and biology than this reader has, while others were easily understandable and enjoyable to anyone. Reccomended for those with an interest in genetics and biology, others might loose interest early on - which would be a shame, as the easily accessible stories are in the back.

[Michelle]

Not great, but fun for a casual read, with the occasional gem (Written in Blood, Pipes of Pan).

[H]

More great short stories, you can tell I like shorts....
Most of them were good.

Paul McAuleys The Invisible Country is a nice idea, wish it was possible.