Beyond the Aquila Rift: The Best of Alastair Reynolds by Alastair Reynolds (Engl

Description: Beyond the Aquila Rift by Alastair Reynolds A superb collection of short fiction from the mastersinger of space opera THE TIMES FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is an amazing collection of some of the best short fiction ever written in the SF genre, by an author acclaimed as the mastersinger of space opera The TimesThis collection includes ZIMA BLUE, one of the standout episodes in Netflixs LOVE, DEATH AND ROBOTSWith an introduction by noted SF critic Johnathan Strahan, this collection of twenty short stories, novellettes and novellas includes ZIMA BLUE, one of the standout shorts in Netflixs LOVE, DEATH AND ROBOTS, as well as MINLAS FLOWERS, SIGNAL TO NOISE, TROIKA, and seven previous uncollected stories, including TRAUMA POD, THE WATER THIEF and IN BABELSBERG.Alastair Reynolds has won the Sidewise Award and been nominated for The Hugo Awards for his short fiction. One of the most thought-provoking and accomplished short-fiction writers of our time, this collection is a delight for all SF readers.Readers are hooked on Alastair Reynolds short stories:This collection was my first introduction to Alastair Reynolds work. Im impressed - this is good stuff! Goodreads reviewer, Reynolds is at his best . . . one of the best collections that Ive ever read Goodreads reviewer, This book contains a brilliant collection of short stories, all of them highlighting Reynolds great imaginative powers and his first-class worldbuilding Goodreads reviewer, These stories of his are SO COOL. I mean, like glittering jewels of complete mind-blowing and written with real talent and clear vision Goodreads reviewer, Big questions and existential dread creeping through the elegantly described universes Goodreads reviewer, He achieves with his stories something sublime in science fiction writing. There are some truly inspiring ideas and fantastic tales to be read here. I can truly attest that Reynolds is a true genius in the short story form Goodreads reviewer, Author Biography Alastair Reynolds was born in Barry, South Wales, in 1966. He studied at Newcastle and St Andrews Universities and has a Ph.D. in astronomy. He stopped working as an astrophysicist for the European Space Agency to become a full-time writer. REVELATION SPACE and PUSHING ICE were shortlisted for the ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARD; REVELATION SPACE, ABSOLUTION GAP, DIAMOND DOGS and CENTURY RAIN were shortlisted for the BRITISH SCIENCE FICTION AWARD and CHASM CITY won the BRITISH SCIENCE FICTION AWARD.You can learn more by visiting Review Its rare to find a writer with sufficient nerve and stamina to write novels that are big enough to justify using words like "revelation" and "redemption". Reynolds pulls it off - PUBLISHERS WEEKLYA mastersinger of the Space Opera - THE TIMESA well-paced, complex story replete with intrigue, invention and an optimism uncommon in contemporary SF - The Guardian Promotional A superb collection of short fiction from the mastersinger of space opera THE TIMES Long Description This is an amazing collection of some of the best short fiction ever written in the SF genre, by an author acclaimed as the mastersinger of space opera The Times This collection includes ZIMA BLUE, one of the standout episodes in Netflixs LOVE, DEATH AND ROBOTS With an introduction by noted SF critic Johnathan Strahan, this collection of twenty short stories, novellettes and novellas includes ZIMA BLUE, one of the standout shorts in Netflixs LOVE, DEATH AND ROBOTS, as well as MINLAS FLOWERS, SIGNAL TO NOISE, TROIKA, and seven previous uncollected stories, including TRAUMA POD, THE WATER THIEF and IN BABELSBERG.Alastair Reynolds has won the Sidewise Award and been nominated for The Hugo Awards for his short fiction. One of the most thought-provoking and accomplished short-fiction writers of our time, this collection is a delight for all SF readers. Readers are hooked on Alastair Reynolds short stories: This collection was my first introduction to Alastair Reynolds work. Im impressed - this is good stuff! Goodreads reviewer, Reynolds is at his best . . . one of the best collections that Ive ever read Goodreads reviewer, This book contains a brilliant collection of short stories , all of them highlighting Reynolds great imaginative powers and his first-class worldbuilding Goodreads reviewer, These stories of his are SO COOL . I mean, like glittering jewels of complete mind-blowing and written with real talent and clear vision Goodreads reviewer, Big questions and existential dread creeping through the elegantly described universes Goodreads reviewer, He achieves with his stories something sublime in science fiction writing. There are some truly inspiring ideas and fantastic tales to be read here. I can truly attest that Reynolds is a true genius in the short story form Goodreads reviewer, Review Quote Its rare to find a writer with sufficient nerve and stamina to write novels that are big enough to justify using words like "revelation" and "redemption". Reynolds pulls it off-- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Promotional "Headline" A superb collection of short fiction from the mastersinger of space opera THE TIMES Description for Sales People Alastair Reynolds is one of the worlds finest writers of far future space opera, lauded by mainstream and genre press alike. Details ISBN1473216362 Author Alastair Reynolds Pages 784 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2017 ISBN-10 1473216362 ISBN-13 9781473216365 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Gollancz Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle The Best of Alastair Reynolds DEWEY 823.92 Short Title Beyond the Aquila Rift Language English Publication Date 2017-06-15 UK Release Date 2017-06-15 Audience General NZ Release Date 2017-06-12 AU Release Date 2017-06-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101789120;

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