About the book: 2006 / Do you want to know where Alexey Ivanov, the famous author of the novels "The Gold of Revolt", "The Heart of Parma", "Geographer" began drank the globe”, “Dorm-on-the-Blood”? The lyrical, romantic, and fantastic stories included in this collection were Ivanov’s first works presented to a wide audience. A virtuoso stylist, a master of a fascinating plot, endowed with a wonderful sense of humor, he immediately won the respect of the public and fellow writers. The stories included in this collection brought Alexei Ivanov the “Start” prize, awarded for the best literary debut in Yekaterinburg. Contents: Sorting Land (story), p. 5-100The Winner of Tail (story), p. 101-200Hunting the “Big Dipper” (story), p. 201-288Ships and the Galaxy (story), with. 289-539