Bruce Sterling Knihy

Bruce Sterling se ve výběru toho nejlepšího, co v rámci krátké fikce napsal, projevuje jako autor, který podle kritiky „bombarduje čtenáře jednou pozoruhodnou představou za druhou". Tempo jeho prací je zběsilé, někdy až přehnaně, vyžaduje si plnou pozornost, strhne a uvězní, zavalí vás, převálcuje, vyčerpá a na konci pustí s hlavou plnou doznívajících reakcí na tu erupci představivosti, jazykovou a nápaditou smršť, v níž se autor s téměř hmatatelným nadšením zabývá vzdálenou budoucností, kde se kyberneticky zdokonalení jedinci snaží porazit geneticky vyšlechtěné odpůrce v boji o odkaz lidstva. Jindy se podívá do budoucnosti blízké, aby se ponořil do světa, v němž se lidé, malincí ve srovnání s ekonomickými silami hýbajícími světem, bouří a hledají si vlastní cestu v nepřehledném vývoji směřujícím neustále kupředu jako neovladatelná, z kloubů vymknutá síla; a v přestávkách si odskočí do různých historických epoch, aby se ujistil, že vše je a vždycky bylo pomíjivé, nestálé a proměnlivé... Taková je tvorba Bruce Sterlinga, kterou máte nyní možnost poznat v celé její šíři.

Schismatrix Plus, is Bruce Sterling's new trade paperback. For the first time in one volume: every word Bruce Sterling has ever written on the Shapers-Mechanists Universe.In the last decade, Sterling has emerged a pioneer of crucial, cutting-edge science fiction. Now Ace Books is proud to offer Sterling's stunning world of the Schismatrix--where Shaper revolutionaries struggle against aristocratic Mechanists for ultimate control of man's destiny. This volume includes the classic full-length novel, Schismatrix, plus thousands of words of mind-bending short fiction.

Type a few words into Google and you can find a sushi restaurant, a movie theater, concert tickets or a new car. But if you misplace your car keys in your house, you still have to search the old-fashioned way: room by room, cushion by cushion, coat pocket by coat pocket. If Bruce Sterling is correct, though, one day you'll Google your keys. And your shoes. And your dog. This is the nascent "Internet of things" made possible by technology, including such items as radio frequency ID tags and traceable product life cycle management. That is where technology is going: to the interactive "spime," Sterling's term for objects that will arrive with data attached. In this visually arresting novella-sized essay, Sterling riffs on a number of scenarios, from customized-to-order cell phones to products that "know" how much carbon their construction required. His aphoristic prose seems at times like madness, but there's method in it: Sterling urges designers to make beautifully sustainable products rather than more proto-trash. getAbstract believes his book could reform your ideas about design and provide a stock of carbon-neutral insights you can deliver to your colleagues over a recyclable cup filled with shade-grown coffee

Der Romandebüt des kyberpunkového věrozvěsta Bruce Sterlinga ist ein Meisterwerk reiner Abenteuer-Science-Fiction, das vor Originalität sprüht. Die Handlung spielt auf dem Planeten Nulakva, einem völlig unwirtlichen Ort, wo sich das Leben dennoch in einem tiefen Krater mit ausreichendem Luftvorrat behaupten konnte. Der Boden des Kraters ist mit einem Ozean aus Staub bedeckt, einer bislang unerforschten Quelle einer seltenen Droge, die durch die Jagd auf nulakvanské Wale gewonnen wird. Einer der Jäger ist Kapitän Desperando, auf dessen Schiff der Protagonist der Geschichte gelangt. Desperando ist jedoch kein gewöhnlicher Jäger. Die Jagd ist für ihn lediglich ein Mittel zum Überleben, um das erstaunliche Leben unter der Oberfläche des Ozeans zu erforschen. Auch für John Newhouse wird die Reise zu einer Quelle vieler merkwürdiger Informationen und zu einem Erlebnis, das sich ihm als unauslöschliche Erinnerung einprägt.

Bruce Sterling, one of the founding fathers of the cyberpunk genre, now presents a novel of vivid imagination and invention that proves his talent for creating brilliant speculative fiction is sharper than ever.Forty years from now, Earth's climate has been drastically changed by the greenhouse effect. Tornadoes of almost unimaginable force roam the open spaces of Texas. And on their trail are the Storm Troupers: a ragtag band of computer experts and atmospheric scientists who live to hack heavy weather -- to document it and spread the information as far as the digital networks will stretch, using virtual reality to explore the eye of the storm.Although it's incredibly addictive, this is no game. The Troupers' computer models suggest that soon an "F-6" will strike -- a tornado of an intensity that exceeds any existing scale; a storm so devastating that it may never stop. And they're going to be there when all hell breaks loose.

With their hard-edged, street-wise prose, they created frighteningly probable futures of high-tech societies and low-life hustlers. Fans and critics call their world cyberpunk. Here is the definitive "cyberpunk" short fiction collection. HC: Arbor House.

The computer age has arrived a century ahead of time with Charles Babbage's perfection of his Analytical Engine. The Industrial Revolution, supercharged by the development of steam-driven cybernetic Engines, is in full and drastic swing. Great Britain, with her calculating-cannons, steam dreamnoughts, machine-guns and information technology, prepares to better the world's lot . . .

Nine wild, weird and wondrous stories, written together by Rucker and Sterling. What do you get if two cyberpunk masters spend thirty years writing tales about transreally warped versions of themselves? A unique perspective on giant ants, flying jellyfish, Soviet rocketeers, runaway genomics, Silicon Valley, and the death of the Universe. With notes by the authors and an introduction by Rob Latham.

Contents: Swarm (1982) Spider Rose (1982) Cicada Queen (1983) Sunken Gardens (1984) Twenty Evocations (1984) Green Days in Brunei (1985) Spook (1983) The Beautiful and the Sublime (1986) Telliamed (1984) The Little Magic Shop (1987) Flowers of Edo (1987) Dinner in Audoghast (1985)

Now, for the first time, the best of the Locus Awards for short fiction are gathered in one volume. Spanning the absolute finest in science fiction and fantasy short fiction for the last thirty years, this anthology is an indispensable guide to speculative fiction from the classic to the outrageous by the leaders of the field. Contents: The Death of Doctor Island by Gene Wolfe The Day Before the Revolution by Ursula K. Le Guin Jeffty is Five by Harlan Ellison The Persistence of Vision by John Varley The Way of Cross and Dragon by George R.R. Martin Souls by Joanna Russ Bloodchild by Octavia E. Butler The Only Neat Thing to Do by James Tiptree, Jr. Rachel in Love by Pat Murphy The Scalehunter's Beautiful Daughter by Lucius Shepard Bears Discover Fire by Terry Bisson Buffalo by John Kessel Even the Queen by Connie Willis Gone by John Crowley Maneki Neko by Bruce Sterling Border Guards by Greg Egan Hell Is the Absence of God by Ted Chiang October in the Chair by Neil Gaiman

This collection features a diverse array of speculative fiction from 1989, showcasing both established and emerging voices in the genre. The contents include a mix of novellas, novelettes, and short stories, each offering unique narratives and imaginative worlds. Notable contributions include Judith Moffett's "Tiny Tango," a thought-provoking novella, and Mike Resnick's "For I Have Touched the Sky," which continues the Kirinyaga series. Gregory Benford's "Alphas" and Connie Willis's "At the Rialto" present engaging explorations of human experience and societal themes. The anthology also includes works by Kathe Koja, Steven Popkes, and Robert Silverberg, each adding depth and variety to the collection. From William King's "Visiting the Dead" to Bruce Sterling's "Dori Bangs," the stories reflect a range of styles and subjects. Lucius Shepard's "The Ends of the Earth" and Nancy Kress's "The Price of Oranges" further exemplify the creativity of the time. Additional highlights include S. P. Somtow's "Lottery Night," Alexander Jablokov's "A Deeper Sea," and Megan Lindholm's "Silver Lady and the Fortyish Man." The collection concludes with Gardner Dozois's insightful essay summarizing the year's contributions to the genre, alongside honorable mentions that acknowledge other noteworthy works. This anthology serves as a testament to the richness and diversity of speculative fiction during this period.

Praised for his knowledge of contemporary computer culture, the author of Heavy Weather presents a novel set in the twenty-first century, in which a bionic woman becomes swept into a world of simulated environments and heightened perception.

A journalist investigates the past, present, and future of computer crimes, as he attends a hacker convention, documents the extent of the computer crimes, and presents intriguing facts about hackers and their misdoings.

The current generation is destined to see a world that will be completely different from our own. Making a true leap into the future, renowned science fiction writer Bruce Sterling discusses how the world will change in the next fifty years. Using a well-known monologue by Shakespeare as a foundation, Sterling dedicates each chapter of his book to one of the seven scenes in the drama of human life: childhood, school, love, war, politics, work, and old age. Examining the issue from multiple angles, Sterling shares his witty and unexpected observations about the role of biotechnology, information networks, the military, advanced technologies, and much more in the emergence of posthumanity. He also analyzes the works of other futurists (Kevin Kelly, Lawrence Lessig, and Stewart Brand) and introduces readers to political movements that could provoke future wars. Simultaneously, the writer addresses many pressing contemporary issues, including genetic research, global warming, and bioterrorism.

Near future Earth and a new cold war is in full swing - the Dutch Cold War. The US is a shadow of its former self and in hock to Europe, its infrastructure falling apart at the seams and with nomadic tribes roaming from state to state living according to no one's rules but their own. Oscar Valpariso, spin doctor to possibly the next president ,is only half human but if he can straighten out his love life and solve a worldwide crisis that only he has noticed, America should be ripe for the taking . . .

It’s 1999, and in the Turkish half of Cyprus, the ever-enterprising Leggy Starlitz has alighted — pausing on his mission to storm the Third World with the G-7 girls, the cheapest, phoniest all-girl rock group ever to wear Wonderbras and spandex. His market is staring him in the face: millions of teenagers trapped in a world of mullahs and mosques, all ready to blow their pocket change on G-7’s massive merchandising campaign — and to wildly anticipate music the band will never release. Leggy’s brilliant plan means doing business with some of the world’s most dangerous people. Among these thieves, schemers, and killers, he must act quickly and decisively. Y2K is just around the corner — and the only rule to live by is that the whole scheme stops before the year 2000. But Leggy’s G-7 Zeitgeist is in serious jeopardy, for in Istanbul his former partners are getting restless — and the G-7 girls are beginning to die....

Jules is a young man barely a century old. He's lived long enough to see the cure for death and the end of scarcity, to learn ten languages and compose three symphonies, and to realize his boyhood dream of taking up residence in Disney World. Disney World The greatest artistic achievement of the long-ago 20th century.

If the hype is to be believed then the next big thing is the Internet of Things. But is it what you think it is?Because the Internet of Things is not about things on the internet. A world in which all our household gadgets can communicate with each other may sound vaguely useful, but it’s not really for us consumers. The Internet of Things serves the interests of the technology giants, in their epic wrangles with each other. And it is they who will turn the jargon of “smart cities” and “smart homes” into a self-fulfilling prophesy. In this piercing and provocative essay, Bruce Sterling tells the story of an idea that just won’t go away because there’s too much money to be made and a whole world to control.

Best-known for his seminal sf novel NEUROMANCER, William Gibson is also a master of short fiction. Tautly-written and suspenseful, BURNING CHROME collects 10 of his best short stories with a preface from Bruce Sterling, co-Cyberpunk and editor of the seminal anthology MIRRORSHADES. These brilliant, high-resolution stories show Gibson's characters and intensely-realized worlds at his absolute best. Contains 'Johnny Mnemonic' (filmed starring Keanu Reeves) and title story 'Burning Chrome' - both nominated for the Nebula Award - as well as the Hugo-and-Nebula-nominated stories 'Dogfight' and 'The Winter Market'.

bevat: Robert A. Heinlein - Aan zijn veters omhoog (by his bootstraps, 1941)Jack Vance - De wereld tussenin (The world between, 1963)Larrry Niven - Neutronster (Neutron star, 1968)Peter Cuijpers - God op aardeWim Gijsen- Hoedt u voor protocollen!Tanith Lee - De ring vaarwel (Perfidious amber, 1979)Orson Scott Card - De porseleinen salamander (The porcelain salamander, 1981)Greg Bear- Rotssteen (Petra, 1982)Peter Schaap - De markt van MendesarchBruce Sterling & William Gibson - Rode ster, winterse omloopbaan (Red star, winter orbit, 1985)

THE FUTURE OF MANKIND CAN TAKE ONE OF TWO DIRECTIONS... The Mechanists are ancient aristocrats, their lives prosthetically extended with advanced technology. The Shapers are genetically altered revolutionaries, their skills the result of psychotechnic training and artificial conditioning. Both factions are fighting to control the Schismatrix of humankind. The Shapers are losing the battle, but Abelard Lindsay--a failed and exiled Shaper diplomat--isn't giving up. Across the galaxy, Lindsay moves from world to world, building empires, struggling for his cause--but more often fighting for his life. He is a rebel and a rogue, a pirate and a politician, a soldier and a scholar. He can alter the direction of man's destiny--if he can survive.. SCHISMATRIX

William Gibson zyskał powszechną sławę, jako czołowy przedstawiciel nowej odmiany science fiction, przenoszącej współczesną technologię (w szczególności technikę komputerową) w przyszłość rozpadu miast zdegenerowanej obyczajowości pokoleń postpunkowych. Oto pierwszy tom jego opowiadań. Neuromancer zdobył wszystkie nagrody, ale największym osiągnięciem Williama Gibsona na zawsze pozostaną krótsze formy. Opowiadania te, stanowiące jednocześnie elegię i satyrę społeczną, pokazują sposób, w jaki redefiniuje się dzisiejsza sf. Gibson jako wirtuoz ścieżek szybkiego przewijania, ukazuje nam drogę, którą podążyć może literatura.

Im hochmodernen einundzwanzigsten Jahrhundert begibt sich eine Familie von "Unternehmensmitarbeitern" in eine Unterwelt von Datenpiraten und illegalen Biogenetikern, um die Identität von Terroristen der neuen Ordnung zu entdecken.

Artificial Kid, protagonista dell'opera, è un combattente professionista, un artista che vende a un avido pubblico videocassette dei propri atti di violenza (commessi, ovviamente, legalmente nella Zona Discriminalizzata). La vita del Ragazzo può a prima vista apparire ideale: ma guardando bene si vede subito che non è tutto perfetto nel mondo di Reverie. Strane vicende, sempre più sinistre, stanno accadendo tra Artificial Kid e i suoi amici. In secondo luogo, altrettanto strani intrighi politici si vanno formando proprio nel momento in cui Moses Moses, il grande vecchio di Reverie, emerge dal suo sonno criogenico dopo centinaia d'anni di silenzio. La terribile Cabala si mette sulle tracce di Moses Moses, mentre Artificial Kid si propone come il suo più fervido sostenitore e protettore. Assieme all'affascinante Sant'Anna Nata Due-Volte, i due iniziano così una fuga che li porterà al di là del mare e del cielo, attraverso i pericoli della giungla, alla scoperta di un mondo unico e sconcertante, bizzarro e sconvolgente. Una vicenda che non ha eguali nel genere.... Bruce Sterling, insieme a William Gibson è certamente l'autore più noto di questo nuovo movimento letterario, il cyberpunk. Dopo l'ultimo successo, Isole nella Rete, questa volta ci propone un romanzo che, a tratti, mostra un aspetto autobiografico. Il primo romanzo che ha segnato per la fantascienza una nuova epoca.