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PRAISE FOR HYPERION and THE FALL OF HYPERION “Generously conceived and stylistically sure-handed … an unfailingly inventive narrative that bears comparison with such classics as Isaac Asimov’s ‘Foundation’ series, Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’ and Gene Wolfe’s ‘Book of the New Sun.’ ” —The New York Times Book Review “Dan Simmons has brilliantly conceptualized a future 700 years distant. In sheer scope and complexity it matches, and perhaps even surpasses, those of Isaac Asimov and James Blish.” —The Washington Post Book World “An essential part of any science fiction collection … this one is sure to be read.” —Booklist “One of the finest SF novels published in the past few years.” —Science Fiction Eye “A magnificently original blend of themes and styles.” —The Denver Post “Highly literate examples of what science-fiction can do; the presence of these books—of this writer—will undoubtedly have great impact on a genre that too often confines itself to narrow hackwork.” —St. Petersburg Times “Hyperion (including The Fall of Hyperion) is state of the art science fiction. … For me, I know that this work will be that against which all future......