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N‑Space is a 1990 collection of short fiction, essays, and excerpts by American science‑fiction author Larry Niven. The volume features stories set in his Known Space universe, as well as various articles, anecdotes, and novel excerpts. An introduction by Tom Clancy frames the selection.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Larry Niven
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