Cixin Liu's For the Benefit of Mankind

Name: Cixin Liu's For the Benefit of Mankind
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SKU: 9781803282763
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A Graphic Novel

By Sylvain Runberg

Series: The Worlds of Cixin Liu

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Cixin Liu's For the Benefit of Mankind by Sylvain Runberg explores a future where humanity receives an enigmatic signal from space, prompting profound technological advancements. As global powers vie for control over this newfound knowledge, the story weaves through complex political dynamics and ethical dilemmas, encapsulated in stunning visual storytelling. It's a gripping journey of human ambition and the unknown, perfect for fans of science fiction and intricate narratives.
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This graphic novel may appeal to you if you enjoy immersive science fiction stories with a visually stunning depiction of futuristic worlds. The narrative intertwines complex characters and philosophical questions, offering a thrilling exploration of humanity and its place in the cosmos.

A more advanced human race has plans to colonise Earth and humanity must come together to stop them – at any cost.

An international collaboration involving 26 writers and illustrators from 14 different countries have transformed 15 of Cixin Liu's – 'China's answer to Arthur C. Clarke' (New Yorker) – award-winning stories into graphic novels. A more advanced human race has plans to colonise Earth and humanity must come together to stop them – at any cost.

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Welcome to The Worlds of Cixin Liu, a series of graphic novels created by 35 artists – including writers, illustrators, and colourists – from 13 countries, to salute the unique imagination of China's science fiction grandmaster.

Earth. Our home. The sole planet within our solar system capable of sustaining human life. A truly unique ecosystem. Unique, that is, but for the three other identical Earths, each housing their own human race. For years, we have thrived on the world our creators made for us, the superior species of our ecosystem. But no longer.

For the Elder Brothers – humans like us, only more advanced – have announced their plans to colonise our Earth. They will permit us to remain, as their pets, on a landmass tucked away at the bottom of the planet, with a subsidy to live upon which is based on the assets of our Earth's poorest citizen.

If we are to survive, there must be a dramatic redistribution of wealth. Anyone who does not accept will be 'processed'.

For the Benefit of Mankind.

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Cixin Liu's For the Benefit of Mankind by Sylvain Runberg is highly praised for its imaginative storytelling and epic scale. It combines scientific and philosophical elements with a rich narrative, drawing comparisons to seminal science fiction works and authors. Reviewers appreciate its blend of awe-inspiring concepts, intriguing characters, and the balance of heart and hope within the story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803282763

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book

Illustration: 100 integrated col

Contributors:

Illustrated by Miki Montllò

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 176.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 130

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About the Author

Sylvain Runberg is a Belgian comic book author, based in Stockholm, Provence and Paris. Before he started writing, Runberg worked for publishing house Humanoides Associés, as the editor for Moebius & Enki Bilal, among others. Since 2004, Runberg has had more than 50 books published and is now translated into 15 languages, having sold more than 1 million copies worldwide.

Miki Montlló is a Catalan comic book artist. After completing his studies at the Escola Joso de Cómic in Barcelona, he worked in the video game industry and on feature films before abandoning it all to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming a comic book artist. He balances his busy professional career with a semi nomadic lifestyle, living in Ireland, Germany and Spain.

Cixin Liu is China's #1 SF writer and author of The Three-Body Problem – the first ever translated novel to win a Hugo Award. Prior to becoming a writer, Liu worked as an engineer in a power plant in Yangquan.