A fascinating trip to the far reaches of science fiction fantasy. Nine unique tales by an undisputed master! Contents Gordon R. Dickson's SF Best • interior artwork by Rick Bryant 7 • Introduction: The Quiet Giant • essay by Spider Robinson 11 • Foreword (Gordon R. Dickson's SF Best) • essay by James R. Frenkel 13 • Hilifter • [None But Man • 1] • (1963) • short story by Gordon R. Dickson 37 • Brother Charlie • (1958) • novelette by Gordon R. Dickson 75 • Act of Creation • [Childe Cycle] • (1957) • short story by Gordon R. Dickson 89 • Idiot Solvant • (1962) • short story by Gordon R. Dickson 111 • Call Him Lord • (1966) • novelette by Gordon R. Dickson 137 • Tiger Green • (1965) • novelette by Gordon R. Dickson 165 • Of the People • (1955) • short story by Gordon R. Dickson 173 • Dolphin's Way • (1964) • short story by Gordon R. Dickson 195 • In the Bone • (1966) • short story by Gordon R. Dickson 223 • Gordon R. Dickson Bibliography • essay by uncredited