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Ive read most Ian M bank I've been able to get my hands on, and would say I like Against A Dark Background, Excession and Use of weapons most. Havent read player of games though. Ian M banks books remind me of Brian Aldiss in style, but not sure why

Nice guide, lots of things I had no Idea about. Like where to see how much the asteroid adds to production. The music site you linked to is great (digg museum)