Four hundred years from now mankind is strung out across a region of interstellar space inherited from an ancient civilisation discovered on Mars. The colonies are linked together by the occasional sublight colony ship voyages and hyperspatial data-casting. Human consciousness is digitally freighted between the stars and downloaded into bodies as a matter of course.
But some things never change. So when ex-envoy, now-convict Takeshi Kovacs has his consciousness and skills downloaded into the body of a nicotine-addicted ex-thug and presented with a catch-22 offer he really shouldn¿t be surprised. Contracted by a billionaire to discover who murdered his last body Kovacs is drawn into a terrifying conspiracy that stretches across known space and to the very top of society.
A new SF writer completely in command of narrative and technology, writing purely readable and enjoyable SF adventure. This is the first book in a series that will take the reader into an unfolding story that will encompass countless thousands of years and unlock the secret of a lost civilisation.
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. 1ST EDITION, 1ST PRINT. SIGNED in full (Richard K Morgan) & DATED (20/10/11) BY AUTHOR TO TITLE PAGE WHO HAS ALSO DOODLED A SMILEY FACE Book in Nr FINE/FINE condition, suffers bump bottom of spine. Ringil Eskiath, scarred wielder of the kiriath-forged broadsword Ravensfriend, is a man on the run - from his past and the family who have disowned him, from the slave trade magnates of Trelayne who want him dead, and apparently from the dark gods themselves, who are taking an interest but making no more sense than they ever have. Outlawed and exiled from his ancestral home in the north, Ringil has only one place left to turn - Yhelteth, city heart of the southern Empire, where perhaps he can seek asylum with the kiriath half-breed Archeth Indamaninarmal, former war comrade and now high-up advisor to the Emperor Jhiral Khimran II. But Archeth Indamaninarmal has problems of her own to contend with, as does her house guest, bodyguard and one time steppe nomad Egar the Dragonbane. And far from gaining the respite he is seeks, Ringil will instead find himself implicated in fresh schemes and doubtful allegiances no safer than those he has left behind. Old enemies are stirring, the old order is rotted through and crumbling, and though no-one yet knows it, the city of Yhelteth is about to explode . Signed by Author(s). Codice articolo 013460
Descrizione libro Octavo, boards. First edition. The author's first published novel. ". this violent, fast-paced first novel is a prime example of latter-day cyberpunk. In a world in which everyone's mind is stored in a digitized 'cortical stack,' making it possible to 'resleeve' people into new bodies, natural or accidental death is virtually unknown. Super-agent Takeshi Kovacs is 'resleeved' into a cop's body and sent to investigate the murder of a prominent citizen, but if he is to succeed, he must first survive a number of violent attacks by unknown assailants, not to mention an encounter with a police officer who used to love the original owner of his new body." - Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-787. Sequel is BROKEN ANGELS (2004). Broderick and Di Filippo, Science Fiction: The 101 Best Novels, 1985-2010 #69. A fine copy in nearly fine dust jacket with just a touch of wear to lower spine end. (#163555). Codice articolo 163555
Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards very sharp and clean. Nice sharp spine ends, title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with toning to edges, slightly more pronounced to the top edge, and some waviness to the fore-edge of the text block . Previous owners name and date to the FEP. The pages are otherwise unblemished. Feels very lightly read. Near fine condition. Jacket has crease to the front panel due to a previously ill fitting archival cover, there is a touch of sunning to spine but does not detract on the shelf. Overall a near fine copy. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a worthy addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A very square and solid example of this collectible first edition first printing title, by Richard Morgan, his debut novel that was the basis for the Netflix series we enjoyed. A significant addition to a modern SF collection. Codice articolo 007564
Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. First Edition. Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan (True First Edition) Netflix TV Series Tie-in A pristine unread copy. A pristine dust jacket. Protective Brodart. First Printing, no later printings mentioned. First UK edition and True First edition. Author's first novel. Winner of the Philip K. Dick Award (2003). Basis for the Netflix TV series of the same name (2018). BOOK. Codice articolo HCX5537-1
Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. The true first edition, first printing of this bold SF novel, the recipient of the 2002 Philip K Dick SF award. Both the book and the dust jacket would be described as brand new, except the book may have been (very carefully) read. It's very clean and crisp with a wisp of reading evidence to the tightness. The author signed the title page, dated 5/2/02, the year it was published. A really lovely copy. (Shipping from within USA.). Signed by Author(s). Codice articolo 000956
Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Chris Moore (illustratore). 1st Edition. First British printing of the first edition. Signed and dated, in year of publication, by Richard K. Morgan directly on the title-page (a steady, sharp, and precise signature, unquestionably authentic). Light toning to page margins, else book and dust jacket in fine condition. A lovely copy. Signed by Author(s). Codice articolo 023374