Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang (English) Paperback Book

Description: Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The debut collection of short fiction from science fiction legend Ted Chiang, including the inspiration for the Oscar-winning film Arrival. Publisher Description A science fiction genius . . . Ted Chiang is a superstar. - The GuardianWith Stories of Your Life and Others, his masterful debut collection, multiple-award-winning author Ted Chiang deftly blends human emotion and scientific rationalism in eight remarkably varied stories.From a soaring Babylonian tower that connects a flat Earth to the firmament above, to a world where angelic visitations are a wondrous and terrifying part of everyday life; from a neural modification that eliminates the appeal of physical beauty, to an alien language that challenges our very perception of time and reality, Chiangs unique imagination invites us to question our understanding of the universe and our place in it.The title novella Story of Your Life was the basis for the Academy Award-winning film Arrival, starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner.United by a humane intelligence that speaks very directly to the reader, and makes us experience each story with immediacy and Chiangs calm passion - China Miéville, author of The City & The CityPart of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literateure. Author Biography Ted Chiang was born in Port Jefferson, New York, and currently lives outside Seattle, Washington. In 1990 he won the Nebula Award for his first published story, Tower of Babylon. Following this triumph, his stories have won him numerous other awards, making him one of the most honoured writers in contemporary SF. Details ISBN 1035038595 ISBN-13 9781035038596 Title Stories of Your Life and Others Author Ted Chiang Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 352 Publisher Pan Macmillan GE_Item_ID:158720252; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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