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Obelisk

By Stephen Baxter
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Obelisk by Stephen Baxter is a collection of short stories exploring humanity's future amidst alien landscapes and sprawling spaces. The tales often convey themes of exploration and survival, blending rich worlds with deep philosophical questions about space, time, and civilisation. As part of Baxter's vivid imagination, these narratives are set in the Xeelee Sequence universe, diving into the complexities of technological advancement and human evolution.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by imaginative storytelling that combines deep space exploration with intricate human and alien interactions. This book offers a collection of stories that delve into alternative histories and futures, appealing to fans of speculative science fiction with a rich tapestry of different worlds and beings.

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Obelisk

One of the great SF writers returns with a collection of stories including a brand new novella! From the co author (with Terry Pratchett) of the LONG EARTH series.

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A remarkable collection of short fiction from one of our greatest SF authors, including two brand new short stories.

This collection contains stories set in the universe of the bestselling duology Proxima and Ultima, which expand on the characters and worlds of that series. There are also a selection of alternate histories and possible futures, echoing Baxter's work with Terry Pratchett on the Long Earth series.

Obelisk confirms Stephen Baxter's place as one of the greatest practitioners of the SF short story.

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Stephen Baxter's Obelisk is praised for its fascinating and complex world, offering a mix of surreal, humorous, and creepy elements. The collection stands out for gripping science fiction with big concepts and strong writing, making it a favourite for bedside reading. It is noted for enriching Baxter's universe with well-written short stories that both complement his novels and stand robustly on their own.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473212763

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 167.0mm

Weight: 237g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Stephen Baxter is the pre-eminent science fiction 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.

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