I like The Space Merchants best of all. To me, it epitomizes science fiction at its best: a fascinating premise, intricate interlacing of the futuristic aspects with the characterizations, and sharp writing.

Ben Bova can be found online at benbova.net

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All the Lives He Led (978-0-7653-2176-3 / $25.99) by Frederik Pohl will be available from Tor Books on April 12, 2011.

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