Kim Stanley Robinson je americký autor science fiction, ktorého diela sa často zaoberajú ekologickými a sociologickými témami. Mnohé z jeho románov pramenia z autorových vlastných vedeckých fascinácií, čo sa prejavilo v jeho najznámejšom diele inšpirovanom dlhoročným záujmom o Mars. Jeho tvorba je často označovaná ako „literárna science fiction“.
George Fergusson a Freds sú americkí vysťahovalci, horolezci, ktorí si zarábajú na živobytie turistickým podnikaním v Káthmandu. Ale každý romantik vie, že Himaláje znamenajú viac, ako sa na prvý pohľad zdá – tajuplné údolie Šangri-La, mystickí tulkovia, slávny Snežný muž atď. Pridajte sa k ich neuveriteľným dobrodružstvám a spolu s Georgom a Fredsom objavujte Veľké záhady Nepálu.
The storming second volume in the bestselling Mars trilogy -- 'the ultimate in future history' (Daily Mail)
Established in 2025, the purpose of the new organisation was simple: To advocate for the world's future generations and to protect all living creatures, present and future. It soon became known as the Ministry for the Future, and this is its story.From legendary science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson comes a vision of climate change unlike any ever imagined.Told entirely through fictional eye-witness accounts, The Ministry For The Future is a masterpiece of the imagination, the story of how climate change will affect us all over the decades to come.Its setting is not a desolate, post-apocalyptic world, but a future that is almost upon us - and in which we might just overcome the extraordinary challenges we face.It is a novel both immediate and impactful, desperate and hopeful in equal measure, and it is one of the most powerful and original books on climate change ever written.Also by Kim Stanley Robinson:Red MoonNew York 21402312AuroraShaman
The first novel in Kim Stanley Robinson's massively successful and lavishly praised Mars trilogy. 'The ultimate in future history' Daily Mail.
An award-winning and bestselling SF writer, Kim Stanley Robinson is widely acknowledged as one of the most exciting and visionary writers in the field. His latest novel, 2312, imagined how we would be living 300 years from now. Now, with his new novel, he turns from our future to our past - to the Palaeolithic era, and an extraordinary moment in humanity's development. An emotionally powerful and richly detailed portrayal of life 30,000 years ago, it is a novel that will appeal both to his existing fans and a whole new mainstream readership.
It is the fourteenth century and one of the most apocalyptic events in human history is set to occur - the coming of the Black Death. History teaches us that a third of Europe's population was destroyed. But what if? What if the plague killed 99 percent of the population instead? How would the world have changed? This is a look at the history that could have been: a history that stretches across centuries, a history that sees dynasties and nations rise and crumble, a history that spans horrible famine and magnificent innovation. These are the years of rice and salt.
Na severním pólu Pluta stojí záhada: obrovský kruh vztyčených ledových bloků, vystavěných na způsob pozemského Stonehenge – jenže desetkrát větších, osaměle zářících na samotné výspě Sluneční soustavy. Co je to? Kdo je tam postavil? Tajemství se patrně skrývá v chaotických desetiletích marsovské revoluce, ve ztracených vzpomínkách těch, kdo žijí celá staletí. Mohla tudy letět jistá kosmická loď, už desítky let zapomenutá – pokud na ní přežila posádka. A pokud tato loď vůbec kdy existovala...
This exploration of the Sierra Nevadas offers a unique perspective on one of the world's premier hiking and camping destinations. Renowned novelist Kim Stanley Robinson delves into the natural beauty and ecological significance of these mountains, blending personal narrative with environmental insights. The work is praised for its originality and depth, making it a compelling read for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
John Brunner's classic novel of ecological catastrophe, now more relevant than ever.
