Xeelee: An Omnibus :Raft, Timelike Infinity, Flux, Ring
Xeelee: An Omnibus :Raft, Timelike Infinity, Flux, Ring
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Published:
18 March, 2010
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Description
Stephen Baxter's epic sequence of Xeelee novels was introduced to a new generation of readers with his highly successful quartet, Destiny's Children, published by Gollancz between 2003 and 2006. But the sequence of novels began with RAFT in 1991.
From there it built into perhaps the most ambitious fictitious universe ever created. Beginning with the rise and fall of sub-quantum civilisations in the first nano-seconds after the Big Bang and ending with the heat death of the universe billions of years from now the series charts the story of mankinds epic war against the ancient and unknowable alien race the Xeelee.
Along the way it examines questions of physics, the nature of reality, the evolution of mankind and its possible future. It looks not just at the morality of war but at the morality of survival and our place in the universe.
This is a landmark in SF.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780575090415 |
| ISBN10 | 0575090413 |
| Number Of Pages | 912 |
| Item Weight | 997 g |
| Product Dimensions | 152 x 234 x 66 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Orion Publishing Co |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
'Covering events from the UK to the US, from Australia to Tibet, this is a comprehensive disaster novel that has a very global feel. Perhaps mostly this book is an homage to human survivability - we endure should be our motto. [It] deserves to sit high on the blockbuster shelves.' - SF World on FLOOD.
'For once a modern SF book where the central science doesn't need the reader to have memorised advanced quantum theory beforehand. Flood is a superbly enjoyable SF novel, although those living close to the sea may feel a bit nervous after reading it. And before anyone asks, yes, it's better than Waterworld.' - The Wertzone on FLOOD.'Bold, compassionate, exhilarating, wrenching stuff.' - Internet Review of SF.GoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
Stephen Baxter is the pre-eminent SF writer of his generation. Published around the world he has also won major awards in the UK, US, Germany, and Japan. Born in 1957 he has degrees from Cambridge and Southampton. He lives in Northumberland with his wife.