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The Paper Menagerie

By Ken Liu
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The Paper Menagerie by Ken Liu is a captivating collection of short stories blending elements of science fiction, fantasy, and Chinese folklore. Each story explores themes of identity, heritage, and human connection, often infused with a sense of wonder and emotional depth. The title story, "The Paper Menagerie," stands out for its poignant exploration of cultural identity and the bond between a mother and son.
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This collection of stories may appeal to you if you enjoy imaginative tales that blend science fiction and fantasy with deep emotional impact and cultural exploration. The author's unique voice and creative storytelling address themes of family, identity, and the intersection of Eastern and Western traditions, providing a poignant and thought-provoking reading experience.

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The Paper Menagerie

The first collection of Ken Liu's multi-award-winning science fiction and fantasy short stories.

The first collection of Ken Liu's multi-award-winning science fiction and fantasy short stories.

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Ken Liu is one of the most original, thought-provoking, and award-winning short-story writers of his generation. This is the first collection of his work – sixteen stories that invoke the magical within the mundane, by turns profound, beguiling, and heartbreaking.

Included here are: The Man Who Ended History: A Documentary (Finalist for Hugo, Nebula, and Sturgeon Awards), Mono No Aware (Hugo Award winner), The Waves (Nebula Award finalist), The Bookmaking Habits of Select Species (Nebula and Sturgeon award finalists), All the Flavours (Nebula Award finalist), The Litigation Master and the Monkey King (Nebula Award finalist), and the most awarded story in the genre's history, The Paper Menagerie (the only story ever to win the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards).

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Ken Liu's The Paper Menagerie is heralded for its masterful storytelling, blending fantastical elements with deep emotional and philosophical insights. The collection is praised for its inventive imagination and emotional depth, conveying complex human experiences with wit and profound melancholy. Critics highlight Liu's ability to evoke lasting emotional impact, making him a standout author whose work is considered both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784975692

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 448

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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.

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