Vinge, Vernor
A Fire Upon the Deep (Zones of Thought)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250237750
- author:
- Vinge, Vernor
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Tor Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.5 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature,Science Fiction, Hard Science Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge is a Hugo Award-winning novel that explores a vast and complex universe. In this future, humanity's potential is determined by its location in space, with superintelligent entities in the Transcend and limited minds in the Unthinking Depths.
When the warring Straumli realm use an ancient Transcendent artifact as a weapon, they unwittingly unleash a powerful force that destroys thousands of worlds and enslaves all natural and artificial intelligence. A group of survivors, including Ravna, are taken captive by the Tines, an alien race with a harsh medieval culture, and used as pawns in a ruthless power struggle.
This new trade paperback edition is part of the Tor Essentials line and offers a fresh opportunity to discover Vinge's award-winning works. With its unique blend of science fiction and complex world-building, A Fire Upon the Deep is sure to appeal to readers who enjoy thought-provoking and imaginative stories.
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