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A hole in space / [by Larry Niven]

by Larry Niven

This 1974 anthology features ten science fiction short stories exploring futuristic technology and scientific speculation. It includes notable works such as Rammer, The Fourth Profession, and the award-winning The Hole Man.

Accession 8607 ISBN 0860078531 Publisher Futura
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