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cutting edge sf (yes, i know they're all Brits)
Bold As Love (Gollancz S.F.)Bold As Love (Gollancz S.F.) by Gwyneth Jones
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been meaning to read her for years, well worth the wait
The Star Fraction: A Fall Revolution Novel (Fall Revolutions Series)The Star Fraction: A Fall Revolution Novel (Fall Revolutions Series) by Ken MacLeod
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sf as political sociology; along with great characters and adventure
Mappa MundiMappa Mundi by Justina Robson
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traditional sf about the interface between human society and technology. Robson explores how we might change ourselves
Pashazade: The First ArabeskPashazade: The First Arabesk by Jon Courtenay Grimwood
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alternate history, arabic noir sf. what a combination
Perdido Street StationPerdido Street Station by China Mieville
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not the author's debut, but came on the scene like a supernova. stunning
Ash: A Secret HistoryAsh: A Secret History by Mary Gentle
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amazingly complex, well researched and beautifully written story of a woman at the centre of medieval warfare.. with a twist
Revelation Space (Gollancz S.F.)Revelation Space (Gollancz S.F.) by Alastair Reynolds
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epic space opera how it is today; dark, gritty and complex
Altered Carbon (Gollancz S.F.)Altered Carbon (Gollancz S.F.) by Richard Morgan
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what will it be like when we can transfer our entire personality to computers and other bodies? the future is a wonderful and scary place
Look to WindwardLook to Windward by Iain M. Banks
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phenomenal. Banks just keeps doing it. if you like your sf epic and personal, he's the man
FairylandFairyland by Paul McAuley
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had to have some cybepunk in there - McAuley can turn his hand to anything