The Hyperion Omnibus: Hyperion, The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons Paperback Bo

Description: The Hyperion Omnibus by Dan Simmons The epic Hyperion duo - credited with reinventing SF in the 1990s - together in one volume for the first time. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Hyperion books are credited with single-handedly reinventing and reinvigorating SF in the 1990s. A broad canvased, hugely imaginative and exciting SF epic the books draw on the works of Keats and provide a uniquely intelligent and literary approach with cutting edge science, compelling characterisation and edge-of-the-seat excitement. The story is continued in Endymion and The Rise of Endymion which Gollancz will also be publishing in an omnibus volume. Notes Trade paperback omnibus containing Hyperion and The Fall Of Hyperion together in one volume for the first time. This story is continued in Endymion and The Rise Of Endymion. Author Biography Dan Simmons arrived on the scene with the epic horror novel The Song of Kali. Then in the 1990s he rewrote the SF rulebook with his Hyperion Cantos quartet. He has also written thrillers. Alongside his writing he maintains a career as a college lecturer in English Literature in the USA. Promotional ILIUM was a bestseller nd a critical smash - introducing Simmons to a new generation of fans. Contains HYPERION and THE FALL OF HYPERION. HYPERION won the Hugo Award. Simmons has also won the Locus Award, the BSFA Award and the Theodore Sturgeon Award A landmark work of world SF. Truly astonishing IAIN M. BANKS Brilliant. Surpasses the work of Asimov and Blish WASHINGTON POST State of the art SF ASIMOVS MAGAZINE Prizes Short-listed for Arthur C. Clarke Award 1992 (UK) The Nile Staff Review Hyperion details the journey of seven pilgrims to the Time Tombs on the world of Hyperion, at the edge of the Human Hegemony in the 29th century. The Hegemony is at war with the Ousters, non humans from far beyond the empire, while on humankindâ™s side, there is the AI Technocore.Linking each human world are a series of gates, devised by the Technocore which use another layer of space to allow instantaneous travel to other worlds, and through this, the Datumplane (internet) which is home to the Core allows instant access to information to all humans.As the Hegemony nears completion of a gate which will bring Hyperion into the Web, the Ousters prepare to attack the world to stop it, and the population tries to flee. Onto this world step the pilgrims, and as they journey across the world to the Tombs, home of the Shrike, they recount the stories of their previous encounters with the mysterious killing machine. The Consul, the priest, the soldier, the poet, the scholar and his daughter who is aging backwards, the detective, and the pilot of the ship which brings them to Hyperion.The Fall of Hyperion picks up the story where the first book leaves off, as the pilgrims enter the valley of the Time Tombs and reveals the fates of the pilgrims, the plans of the AI Technocore, the war with the Ousters, and ultimately the fate of the Human Hegemony itself.Its a very detailed world, and Hyperion deserves the Hugo award it won, as well as the comparisons to Dune and the Foundation novels that have been made.Although the two books are complete in and of themselves, the story continues with Endymion and The Rise of Endymion.With a movie having been announced which will combine the two Hyperion novels into one screenplay, be sure to read the books first so you can be that person who says âœthe books were better.âMatthew @ The NileRead the rest of Matthews reviews here. Long Description The Hyperion books are credited with single-handedly reinventing and reinvigorating SF in the 1990s. A broad canvased, hugely imaginative and exciting SF epic the books draw on the works of Keats and provide a uniquely intelligent and literary approach with cutting edge science, compelling characterisation and edge-of-the-seat excitement. The story is continued in Endymion and The Rise of Endymion which Gollancz will also be publishing in an omnibus volume. Promotional "Headline" The epic Hyperion duo - credited with reinventing SF in the 1990s - together in one volume for the first time. Description for Sales People ILIUM was a bestseller and a critical smash - introducing Simmons to a new generation of fans Details ISBN0575076267 Author Dan Simmons Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2004 ISBN-10 0575076267 ISBN-13 9780575076266 Format Paperback Imprint Gollancz Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Media Book Pages 784 Subtitle Hyperion, The Fall of Hyperion Publication Date 2004-12-02 UK Release Date 2004-12-02 Series Gollancz S.F. Audience General AU Release Date 2005-02-28 NZ Release Date 2005-02-28 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:1224262;

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