Paolo Bacigalupi je uznávaný autor, ktorého diela sa ponárajú do komplexných etických dilem vyplývajúcich z pokročilých technológií a environmentálnych kríz. Jeho príbehy často načrtávajú znepokojivé vízie budúcnosti, kde ľudstvo čelí dôsledkom svojich činov voči planéte. Bacigalupiho štýl sa vyznačuje prenikavým realizmom a hlbokým pochopením sociálnych a ekologických dopadov vedeckého pokroku. Jeho tvorba podnecuje čitateľov k reflexii o našej súčasnej trajektórii a jej možných smeroch.
In einer alternativen Rennaissance entfaltet sich eine Geschichte voller Machtspiele und Intrigen. Die Protagonisten navigieren durch ein Netz aus Verrat und dunkler Magie, während sie um Einfluss und Überleben kämpfen. Die Erzählung ist geprägt von komplexen Charakteren und einer detailreichen Welt, die den Leser in die faszinierenden und oft gefährlichen Aspekte dieser fantastischen Gesellschaft eintauchen lässt. Spannung und Überraschungen sind garantiert, während sich die Schicksale der Figuren entfalten.
Set in the vibrant city-state of Navola, the story follows Davico di Regulai, heir to a powerful merchant banking family. As he prepares to inherit his family's vast empire, he must navigate a treacherous landscape of political intrigue and hidden agendas. The ancient dragon relic in his possession serves as a potent symbol of power, while his relationship with his adopted sister, Celia, reveals deeper layers of betrayal and ambition. With rich world-building and themes of loyalty and manipulation, the narrative echoes historical and fictional influences, creating a captivating tale of ambition and survival.
Featuring a diverse array of 23 short stories, this collection offers a blend of inspiration, humor, and drama, all while exploring themes of sustainability and societal transformation. Each narrative, crafted by various authors, invites readers to envision a hopeful future and consider the pathways to achieving a more sustainable world. The stories range from fantastical to tragic, providing a rich tapestry of perspectives that aim to uplift and motivate.
WINNER OF THE WORLD FANTASY AWARD FOR BEST COLLECTIONFrom award-winning and New York Times bestselling authors Paolo Bacigalupi and Tobias Buckell comes a fantasy novel told in four parts about a land crippled by the use of magic, and a tyrant who is trying to rebuild an empire—unless the people find a way to resist.Khaim, The Blue City, is the last remaining city in a crumbled empire that overly relied upon magic until it became toxic. It is run by a tyrant known as The Jolly Mayor and his devious right hand, the last archmage in the world. Together they try to collect all the magic for themselves so they can control the citizens of the city. But when their decadence reaches new heights and begins to destroy the environment, the people stage an uprising to stop them.In four interrelated parts, The Tangled Lands is an evocative and epic story of resistance and heroic sacrifice in the twisted remains surrounding the last great city of Khaim. Paolo Bacigalupi and Tobias Buckell have created a fantasy for our times about a decadent and rotting empire facing environmental collapse from within—and yet hope emerges from unlikely places with women warriors and alchemical solutions.
From New York Times bestselling and multi-award-winning author Paolo
Bacigalupi comes the third novel set in the eerily prescient future
established in his Printz Award winner Ship Breaker, now in paperback.
In a future hammered by climate change and drought, mountain snows have turned to rain, and rain evaporates before it hits the ground. In a fragmenting United States, the cities of Phoenix and Las Vegas skirmish for a dwindling share of the Colorado River. The Las Vegas water knives - assassins, terrorists and spies - are legendary for protecting Las Vegas' water supplies, and for ensuring Phoenix's ruin. When rumours of a game-changing water source surface, Las Vegas dispatches elite water knife Angel Velasquez to Phoenix to investigate.
Exploring the richness of science fiction and fantasy in 2014, this collection showcases a diverse array of extraordinary stories that reflect our own experiences. It features both best-selling authors and emerging talents, offering a blend of narratives about the future, imaginative worlds, and the depths of our dreams. This anthology highlights the vibrant creativity and unique voices that define contemporary genre writing.
In 2009, a novel was released that would sweep the board for science fiction awards, and establish Paolo Bacigalupi as one of the most visionary writers of our time. Listed by TIME magazine as one of the top 10 books of the year, The Windup Girl truly took the world by storm. Now four years later, following the release of two award-winning YA novels, Paolo Bacigalupi will return with a stunning new novel for adults - and it will undoubtedly be one of the most highly anticipated books of the year.
Soldier boys emerged from the darkness. Guns gleamed dully. Bullet bandoliers and scars draped their bare chests. Ugly brands scored their faces. She knew why these soldier boys had come. She knew what they sought, and she knew, too, that if they found it, her best friend would surely die. In a dark future America where violence, terror, and grief touch everyone, young refugees Mahlia and Mouse have managed to leave behind the war-torn lands of the Drowned Cities by escaping into the jungle outskirts. But when they discover a wounded half-man--a bioengineered war beast named Tool--who is being hunted by a vengeful band of soldiers, their fragile existence quickly collapses. One is taken prisoner by merciless soldier boys, and the other is faced with an impossible decision: Risk everything to save a friend, or flee to a place where freedom might finally be possible. This thrilling companion to Paolo Bacigalupi's highly acclaimed Ship Breaker is a haunting and powerful story of loyalty, survival, and heart-pounding adventure.
