So I've been reading more of Larry Niven's Known Space series with the third collection titled "Tales of Known Space".
So these in this collection are connected in a really big way. That connection: the expansion and colonization of the galaxy by the human race. These include some of the first of the stories that Niven had published, Including one that he published, "The Coldest Place", which ended up becoming obsolete. Mostly because it was based on an early assumption about Venus not having an atmosphere, and was later discovered that it actually did!
There also a story about the first ever contact with the Kzinti. And there are also some old favorites that I've read before, such as "Becalmed In Hell", "The Borderland of Sol" (Both stories I'm very familiar with!) and also "The Jigsaw Man" that just also happens to appear in Harlan Ellison's "Dangerous Visions"! Some of the stories also have some supplementary notes that were added by Niven himself, and as a nice added bonus there is a very detailed chronology of the Known Space stories (including both the short stories and the novels) and bibliography of his other works, perfect for someone wanting looking for more of his stuff (And mind you! I do have an older copy of this collection!).
I think Niven has become near and dear to me. I love his combination of both hard and new wave SF. But it isn't only just his SF, there is also his fantasy that I've also read. Maybe when I get to a used bookstore again maybe I'll get my hands on some of his fantasy works. There are still more books about the Known Space series that I haven't got yet. Namely the novels and the other collections.
And then there is the Ringworld series, that is also connected to Known Space. Still haven't got the other three novels in that series, can't be stuck with only having the second book! And also whatever other book he has written as well, probably going to be doing some searching for those as well!
by i-the-muso-1968