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A quantum Brave New World from the boldest and most wildly speculative writer of his generation. Greg Egan is perhaps the most important SF writer in the world.'Science Fiction Weekly 'One of the very best 'Locus. 'Science fiction with an emphasis on science.'New York Times Book ReviewSince the Introdus in the twentyfirst century, humanity has reconfigured itself drastically. Most chose immortality, joining the polises to become conscious software. Others opted for gleisners: disposable, renewable robotic bodies that remain in contact with the physical world of force and friction. Many of these have left the solar system forever in fusiondrive starships.And there are the holdouts: the fleshers left behind in the muck and jungle of Earthsome devolved into dream apes, others cavorting in the seas or the airwhile the statics and bridgers try to shape out a roughly human destiny.But the complacency of the citizens is shattered when an unforeseen disaster ravages the fleshers and reveals the possibility that the polises themselves might be at risk from bizarre astrophysical processes that seem to violate fundamental laws of nature. The orphan Yatima, a digital being grown from a mind seed, joins a group of citizens and flesher refugees in a search for the knowledge that will guarantee their safetya search that puts them on the trail of the ancient and elusive Transmuters, who have the power to reshape subatomic particles, and to cross into the macrocosmos, where the universe we know is nothing but a speck in the higherdimensional vacuum.Skyhorse Publishing, under our Night Shade and Talos imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of titles for readers interested in science fiction (space opera, time travel, hard SF, alien invasion, nearfuture dystopia), fantasy (grimdark, sword and sorcery, contemporary urban fantasy, steampunk, alternative history), and horror (zombies, vampires, and the occult and supernatural), and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller, a national bestseller, or a Hugo or Nebula awardwinner, we are committed to publishing quality books from a diverse group of authors.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Diaspora: A Novel'? A: 'Diaspora' explores the future of humanity as it evolves into digital consciousness and robotic forms, contrasting these advancements with the experiences of those who remain in physical bodies on Earth.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Diaspora'? A: The author of 'Diaspora' is Greg Egan, known for his speculative and science fiction writing.
- Q: What type of book is 'Diaspora'? A: 'Diaspora' is a science fiction novel that delves into themes of identity, consciousness, and the future of humanity.
- Q: When was 'Diaspora' published? A: 'Diaspora' was published on January 6, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does 'Diaspora' have? A: 'Diaspora' has a total of 352 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'Diaspora' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Diaspora' suitable for young readers? A: 'Diaspora' is primarily aimed at adult readers due to its complex themes and speculative content.
- Q: What are the major genres represented in 'Diaspora'? A: 'Diaspora' falls under the genres of science fiction and speculative fiction, with elements of hard science fiction.
- Q: Are there any notable awards associated with 'Diaspora'? A: 'Diaspora' has received critical acclaim but does not have specific major awards associated with it.
- Q: Can you summarize the plot of 'Diaspora'? A: 'Diaspora' follows the journey of Yatima, a digital being, as she seeks knowledge and safety for both digital and physical beings in a universe facing unforeseen disasters.