Time [Lingua Inglese]: 1 - Brossura

Baxter, Stephen

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ISBN 10: 034543076X ISBN 13: 9780345430762

Casa editrice: Del Rey, 2000

Riassunto

Reid Malenfant has failed in his bid to become an astronaut, but he redoubles his efforts when it becomes clear that the future of the universe depends on it. By the award-winning author of Titan and Moonseed. Reprint.

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Recensione:

"REMARKABLE . . . INTRIGUING . . . FAST-PACED."
--The Washington Post

"Reading Manifold: Time is like sending your mind to the gym for a brisk workout. If you don't feel both exhausted and exhilarated when you're done, you haven't been working hard enough."
--The New York Times Book Review

"A STAGGERING NOVEL! If you ever thought you understood time, you'll be quickly disillusioned when you read Manifold: Time."
--SIR ARTHUR C. CLARKE

L'autore:

Stephen Baxter is a trained engineer with degrees from Cambridge (mathematics) and Southampton Universities (doctorate in aeroengineering research). He has worked with Rolls Royce Ltd., and at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, U.K. In his research, Baxter visited NASA launch centers, viewed a shuttle launch, and interviewed both a NASA mission controller and an astronaut. He also conducted extensive research into the history of NASA, scientific studies of Mars, astronauts, and other key players.

As an acclaimed author, Stephen Baxter is the winner of both The British Science Fiction Award and the Locus Award, as well as being a nominee for an Arthur C. Clarke Award and a Hugo Award. His novel Voyage won the Sidewise Award for Best Alternate History Novel of the Year; he also won the John W. Campbell Award and the Philip K. Dick Award for his novel The Time Ships.

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• Editore: Del Rey
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 034543076X
• ISBN 13: 9780345430762
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 480