Collected together here for the first time are twelve stories by the incomparable Greg Egan, one of the most exciting writers of science fiction working today.
In these dozen glimpses into the future Egan continues to explore the essence of what it is to be human, and the nature of what - and who - we are, in stories that range from parables of contemporary human conflict and ambition to far-future tales of our immortal descendants.
Return to the universe of the meta-civilisation known as the Amalgam, which Egan explored in his critically acclaimed novel Incandescence: 'Riding the Crocodile', which recounts an epic endeavour a million years from now to bridge the divide between the Amalgam and the reclusive Aloof; 'Glory', set in the same future, in which two archaeologists strive to decipher the artefacts of an ancient civilisation, and 'Hot Rock', where an obscure, sunless world conceals mind-spinning technological marvels, bitter factional struggles, and a many-layered secret history.
This superb collection also includes the title story, the Hugo Award-winning 'Oceanic': a boy is inducted into a religion that becomes the centre of his life, but as an adult he must face evidence that casts a new light on his faith.
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Descrizione libro Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR002408550
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Gollancz 2009 First Edition First Printing Bruised at top and base of spine and page edges lightly/browned else Fine book in like Dust Jacket. ''. twelve stories. the essence of what it is to be human, and the nature of what - and who we are, in stories that range from parables of contemporary human conflict and ambition to far-future tales of our immortal descendants. '' Scarce. Book. Codice articolo 119150
Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. Oceanic by Greg Egan (First UK Edition) Hugo Award Winner A bright, tight copy slightly tanned to the top of the text-block. A very bright dust jacket. Not price-clipped. First printing with a full number line 1- 10. Hugo Award Winner 1999. BOOK. Codice articolo HCX14166-1