Paul Di Filippo's fiction spans genres--from cyberpunk to alternative history to extravagantly funny tales involving talking beavers. As whimsical as they are intelligent, the eighteen stories gathered here, each introduced by the author, find strange characters in even stranger circumstances. An all-access pass to Di Filippo's whirlwind imagination, "The Emperor of Gondwanaland" makes clear why its author is one of the most respected science fiction writers around. The man who coined the word ribofunk (to describe science ...
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Paul Di Filippo's fiction spans genres--from cyberpunk to alternative history to extravagantly funny tales involving talking beavers. As whimsical as they are intelligent, the eighteen stories gathered here, each introduced by the author, find strange characters in even stranger circumstances. An all-access pass to Di Filippo's whirlwind imagination, "The Emperor of Gondwanaland" makes clear why its author is one of the most respected science fiction writers around. The man who coined the word ribofunk (to describe science fiction with a biogenetic twist), Di Filippo sees into the heart of our times with a vision and creativity that simply won't quit. "The Emperor of Gondwanaland" is more like a fluid Dali dreamscape, painted with the deft brushstrokes; a wildly fantastic escape to alternate universes from one of the most imaginative writers around.
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Near Fine. pp. 304. Later pr. This book is square, solid, and unread. It's so sharp it could slice even Superman's skin--you'll shout up, up, and away with glee when it arrives at your door! NOTE: Light evidence of handling to the sides of the pages. In protective archival bag.
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Fine. Book. Signed by Author(s) Outstanding Copy-Softcover, Advance Uncorrected Proof. Signed By The Author On The Title Page. Book Is In Fine Condition. Covers Are Clean. With No Real Wear To Speak Of Along The Edge Of The Boards. Very Clean Page Edges. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered.
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