Bear s deftness of phrase and metaphor is simply lovely.... A solid introduction to the oeuvre of a classic writer. The New York Times Book Review This collection of 13 tales, the first of three volumes by the multiple Nebula and Hugo Award winning author, displays his versatility and talent.... The three together showcase the short fiction oeuvre of an SF genius. Library JournalPraise for Greg Bear Bear takes a profound and unusual approach to hard SF. Los Angeles Times Bear is one of our very best. New York Daily News [Bear] is a great writer. Doris Lessing