Titan (Gaea)
Varley, John
ISBN 10: 0441813046 ISBN 13: 9780441813049
Editore: Ace, 1987
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Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Codice articolo ZEV.0441813046.VG
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Twenty years ago, the Gaean Trilogy dazzled critics and readers. Now a new generation will discover that brilliant world--beginning with Titan.
Informazioni sull?autore: John Varley is the author of Slow Apocalypse, the Gaean Trilogy (Titan, Wizard, and Demon), Steel Beach, The Golden Globe, Red Thunder, Mammoth, Red Lightning, and Rolling Thunder. He has won both the Nebula and Hugo awards for his work.
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Titolo: Titan (Gaea)
Casa editrice: Ace
Data di pubblicazione: 1987
Legatura: Brossura
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Paperback. Condizione: Used. In the glittering cosmos of 1987, as shoulder pads and synth beats ruled the Earth, John Varley unleashed "Titan" upon an unsuspecting public, wrapped in a cover that screams, "Look at me! I?m from the future!" This book, a veritable time capsule of speculative imagination, promises to take readers on a journey that makes a jaunt through the galaxy feel like a stroll to the corner shop. If you?ve ever pondered the philosophical implications of wrestling with alien polyps or wanted to experience the joys of voyeuristic space travel, then strap in?though we can?t guarantee a smooth ride. Picture this: a sprawling narrative that flirts with the very essence of existence, as Varley introduces us to an eclectic ensemble of characters who are just as lost as you are in the cosmic shuffle. It?s a literary kaleidoscope where everyone seems to have their own agenda, and the universe itself is an apathetic bystander, like that friend who never joins in but always has the best snacks. The plot, if one can even call it that amidst the swirling chaos of ideas, culminates in an exploration of destiny, identity, and the occasional bout of existential dread?perfect for those long evenings contemplating your life choices while sipping herbal tea. As you meander through the pages, you might find yourself grappling with the following profound questions: Why are we here? What is the meaning of life? And why does the protagonist keep tripping over their own metaphysical shoelaces? Varley, with his wry wit and penchant for the bizarre, manages to craft a tale that is at once dizzyingly ambitious and delightfully absurd. One gets the impression he?s giggling to himself in the corner, watching us all trying to make sense of his interstellar riddles. The prose flows like a cosmic river, sometimes smooth and reflective, other times a choppy mess that makes you wish you?d brought a flotation device. Yet, it?s precisely this unpredictability that makes "Titan" a curiosity worth exploring. Like that peculiar antique vase in your gran?s attic, you?re not quite sure what to make of it, but somehow it feels important. And perhaps, just perhaps, within its pages lies the key to a greater understanding of why humans insist on staring into the void?often with quizzical expressions and a tea-stained mug in hand. Now, let?s talk about the state of this book. It?s been used, and not just in the sense that we?re all ?gently pre-loved?; this copy has seen some action. The spine has that satisfying crack that hints at countless evenings spent under the glow of a reading lamp, while the pages are adorned with the tasteful patina of past encounters with coffee cups and perhaps a few wayward crumbs. It?s the kind of book that whispers, ?I have stories to tell,? even if they?re mostly about existential angst and the quest for the perfect cup of tea in a galaxy far, far away. Condition: This tome is a seasoned veteran of the second-hand book world, sporting creases, dog-eared pages, and perhaps a few annotations that might provide insight or just confuse you further. It?s the literary equivalent of a well-traveled backpack?perfectly imperfect. The cover might have a few scuffs, but think of them as badges of honor. After all, who wants a pristine copy when you can have a trusty companion that has survived the test of time? So, if you?re in the market for a philosophical jaunt through the cosmos, complete with the occasional chuckle and a slew of bizarre encounters, "Titan" is your ticket to ride. Pick it up from Crappy Old Books and join the ranks of readers who have dared to ask the big questions while navigating the peculiar labyrinth of Varley?s imagination. Just remember, as you flip through the pages: the universe is vast, and so are the possibilities?especially when you?re armed with a second-hand sci-fi classic. Codice articolo 1413
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ISBN 10: 0441813046
ISBN 13: 9780441813049
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Mass Market Paperback. Condizione: Very Good-. 5th printing. Cover art by Toodd Cameron Hamilton; interiors by Freff. Winner 1980 Locus Award and Analog Analytical Laboratory Reader's Award. Creasing; lean; tanning. Book. Codice articolo VUA19
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