 First edition | |
| Author | Edited by Nick Gevers and Jay Lake |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Alternate history, science fiction |
| Publisher | DAW Books |
Publication date | 2009 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-7564-0546-7 |
| OCLC | 317699194 |
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