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Galactic North

by Alastair Reynolds

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Set in the Revelation Space universe-the first short story collection by one of SF's best and most ambitious novelists. (SFX) With eight short stories and novellas- including three original to this collection- Galactic North imparts the centuries-spanning events that have produced the dark and turbulent world of Revelation Space, Centuries from now, the basic right to expand human intelligence-beyond its natural limits-has become a war-worthy cause for the Demarchists and Conjoiners. Only vast lighthugger starships bind these squabbling colonies together, manned by the panicky and paranoid Ultras. And the hyperpigs just try to keep their heads down. The rich get richer. And everyone tries not to think about the worrying number of extinct alien civilizations turning up on the outer reaches of settled space...because who's to say that humanity won't be next?

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With eight short stories and novellas--including three original to this collection--"Galactic North" imparts the centuries-spanning events that have produced the dark and turbulent world of "Revelation Space."

Synopsis:

The first short story collection by“ONE OF SCIENCE FICTIO‛S BEST AND MOST AMBITIOUS NOVELIST”(SFX).

With eight short stories and novellas, Galactic North imparts the centuriesspanning events that have produced this dark and turbulent world.

Centuries from now, solidarity stretches thin as humanity spreads past the solar system and to the nearest stars. Technology has produced powerful new tools, but lethal risk accompanies each new advancement.

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About the Author

Alastair Reynolds was born in Barry, South Wales, in 1966. He studied at Newcastle and St. Andrew's Universities and has a Ph.D. in astronomy. A former astrophysicist for the European Space Agency, he lives in the Netherlands, near Leiden. He is now writing full-time.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780441016006
Author:
Reynolds, Alastair
Publisher:
Ace
Subject:
Science Fiction - Short Stories
Subject:
Science Fiction - Space Opera
Subject:
Science / Space Opera
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Life on other planets
Subject:
Science Fiction and Fantasy-Short Stories
Copyright:
2008
Edition Description:
B-Mass Market
Publication Date:
20080527
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
6.72x4.20x1.06 in. .41 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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Product details 384 pages Ace Books - English 9780441016006 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , With eight short stories and novellas--including three original to this collection--"Galactic North" imparts the centuries-spanning events that have produced the dark and turbulent world of "Revelation Space."
"Synopsis" by , The first short story collection by“ONE OF SCIENCE FICTIO‛S BEST AND MOST AMBITIOUS NOVELIST”(SFX).

With eight short stories and novellas, Galactic North imparts the centuriesspanning events that have produced this dark and turbulent world.

Centuries from now, solidarity stretches thin as humanity spreads past the solar system and to the nearest stars. Technology has produced powerful new tools, but lethal risk accompanies each new advancement.
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