Broken Stars

Name: Broken Stars
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SKU: 9781788548120
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Broken Stars is a captivating anthology showcasing a collection of contemporary Chinese science fiction and fantasy stories. Each tale, handpicked by the esteemed editor, explores diverse themes ranging from technological advances and dystopian societies to deeply human emotions and philosophical musings. The anthology presents a unique glimpse into the rich imagination of Chinese authors, offering readers a vibrant tapestry of speculative fiction.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by imaginative and thought-provoking stories within the sci-fi and fantasy genres. It offers a collection of tales that blend futuristic concepts with rich narratives and diverse visions, appealing to readers who appreciate speculative fiction and the exploration of new worlds.

Broken Stars

Ken Liu presents a new anthology of Chinese short speculative fiction.

Multi-award-winning author Ken Liu presents a new anthology of Chinese short speculative fiction.

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A new anthology of Chinese short fiction by award-winning author Ken Liu. Here are sixteen short stories from China's groundbreaking SFF writers, edited and translated by award-winning author Ken Liu.

In Hugo award-winner Liu Cixin's 'Moonlight', a man is contacted by three future versions of himself, each trying to save their world from destruction. Hao Jingfang's 'The New Year Train' sees 1,500 passengers go missing on a train that vanishes into space. In the title story by Tang Fei, a young girl is shown how the stars can reveal the future.

In addition, three essays explore the history and rise of Chinese SFF publishing, contemporary Chinese fandom, and how the growing interest in Chinese SFF has impacted writers who had long laboured in obscurity.

By turns dazzling, melancholy and thought-provoking, Broken Stars celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of SFF voices emerging from China.

'Dreamlike and hypnotic, evocative and inspiring' THE BOOKBAG.

'Ken Liu is a genius' ELIZABETH BEAR.

'An instant classic... Poetry on every page' HUGH HOWEY.

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Broken Stars is appreciated for featuring a blend of seasoned authors and promising newcomers, offering diverse styles while intelligently engaging with Chinese myths and history. The anthology, edited by Ken Liu, provides compelling narratives, particularly those exploring unforeseen technological impacts, and serves as a useful guide to the evolution of Chinese sci-fi.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788548120

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus

Contributors:

Edited by Ken Liu

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 357g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

Ken Liu is an award-winning American author of speculative fiction. His collection, The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories, has been published in more than a dozen languages. Liu's other works include The Grace of Kings, The Wall of Storms, and Star Wars tie-in The Legends of Luke Skywalker, and a second collection The Hidden Girl and Other Stories. He has been involved in multiple media adaptations of his work including the short story 'Good Hunting', adapted as an episode in Netflix's animated series Love, Death + Robots; and AMC's Pantheon, adapted from an interconnected series of short stories. 'The Hidden Girl', 'The Message', and The Grace of Kings have also been optioned for development. Liu previously worked as a software engineer, corporate lawyer, and litigation consultant. He frequently speaks at conferences and universities on topics including futurism, cryptocurrency, the mathematics of origami, and others. Liu lives with his family near Boston, Massachusetts.