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Ken Liu curates a suite of his finest short stories in this collection, spotlighting his most lauded narratives, including the Hugo‑, Nebula‑, and World Fantasy‑winning “The Paper Menagerie.” The anthology also introduces a new piece, offering readers a fresh glimpse into Liu’s imaginative world. With titles that have garnered multiple prestigious nominations and awards, the volume showcases Liu’s deft blend of science fiction, speculative fantasy, and heartfelt human insight, all woven together under the recurring motif of origami and the art of paper folding.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Ken Liu
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