Overview
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Greg Bear is the author of more than 30 books, from thrillers (Darwinās Radio,Ā Vitals) to science fiction (Blood Music,Ā Eon,Ā Hull Zero Three) to pure fantasy (The Infinity Concerto,Ā The Serpent Mage). He has won 5 Nebula and 2 Hugo Awards, his works have been translated into more than 20 languages, and his titles have sold millions of copies worldwide. But his skills are not confined to writing at full-length novels: He is also the author of dozens of brilliant short stories, novellas, and novelettes.Ā Far Thoughts and Pale GodsĀ contains 6 highly acclaimed stories, each newly revised by the author, that illustrate Bearās abundant breadth of talent. The volume includes:
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Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā āHeads,ā which marks the first time the concept of quantum computing appears in science fictionāthough it is a vision of 400 frozen heads that will remain in the readerās memory;
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā āThe Wind from a Burning Woman,ā the first story set in the universe that spawned the novelsĀ EonĀ andĀ Eternity;
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā āPlague of Conscience,ā which explores what it means to be alienāand whether that can be comprehended without understanding what it means to be human;
Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā āScattershot,ā beginning āThe teddy bear spoke excellent Mandarin,ā a gripping deep-space adventure that is also a tribute to legendary female science fiction writer James Tiptree Jr.
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These and the remaining entriesāāMandalaā and āPetraāāform a remarkable collection showcasing the talents of a major American writer.
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Each story is accompanied by an introduction and an afterword written especially for this volume.
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This book title, Far Thoughts and Pale Gods, ISBN: 9781504021470, by Greg Bear, published by Open Road Integrated Media, Inc. (April 26, 2016) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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