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Permutation City

The incredible, mind-bending look at cyberspace, afterlife and immortality from one of the greats of science fiction
By Greg Egan
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Permutation City by Greg Egan delves into the concept of simulated realities, following characters who explore the boundaries between virtual and physical existence. The story is set in a future where consciousness can be digitised, raising profound questions about identity, reality, and immortality. Egan's narrative takes readers on a mind-bending journey through speculative technology and philosophical dilemmas.
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If you are intrigued by the idea of virtual realities and the philosophical challenges surrounding consciousness and identity in a digital age, this science fiction novel presents a thought-provoking exploration of these themes. Ideal for those who enjoy intellectually stimulating narratives that speculate on future technological advancements and their potential implications for society and the self.

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Permutation City

An incredible, mind-bending look at cyberspace, afterlife and immortality from one of the greats of science fiction

* Will appeal to anyone interested in the electronic frontier - readers of Guardian's weekly Online tabloid, the observer's Science/Cyberspace section and there are 200,000 subscribers to computer bulletin board internet in the UK alone. * The finest such author since William Gibson - hailed as one of the genre's great ideas men by the Times. * Excellent reviews. ' Succeeds wonderfully in expanding the mind...rewards the reader with ever expanding vistas of wonder... The universe may be stranger than we can imagine, but it's going to have a tough time outdoing Egan NEW SCIENTIST

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Permutation City is the tale of a man with a vision - how to create immortality - and how that vision becomes something way beyond his control.

Encompassing the lives and struggles of an artificial life junkie desperate to save her dying mother, a billionaire banker scarred by a terrible crime, the lovers for whom, in their timeless virtual world, love is not enough - and much more.

Permutation City is filled with the sense of wonder.

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Permutation City by Greg Egan is hailed for its deep exploration of identity, consciousness, and digital immortality. Reviewers praise its imaginative narrative and philosophical depth, though some note its complex scientific ideas can be challenging. The novel's ability to provoke thought and discussion about future technology and ethics is widely appreciated.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575082076

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 307g

Pages: 384

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Fiction General Fiction Greg Egan Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Greg Egan lives in Perth, Western Australia. He has won the John W Campbell award for Best Novel and has been shortlisted for the Hugo three times.

Previous titles:

Schild's Ladder;

Teranesia;

Quarantine;

Luminous;

Axiomatic;

Permutation City;

Diaspora;

Distress

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