| The Engine of Recall Contributor(s): Schroeder, Karl (Author), Baxter, Stephen (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0889953236 ISBN-13: 9780889953239 Publisher: Robert J Sawyer Books OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: "Aurora Award Nominee, 2006" Gathered here for the first time are the finest science-fiction stories, including the previously unpublished novelette ""Alexander's Road,"" by the award-winning Karl Schroeder. "The Engine of Recall" tales are of ordinary people in astonishing circumstances. Whether stranded alone on the frigid oceans of Saturn's moon Titan, or searching for stolen nuclear bombs under the rusting oil derricks of Azerbaijan, Schroeder's characters assert their humanity in inhuman circumstances. Combining classic adventure and sophisticated speculation, the ten stories in this collection are sure to satisfy a broad range of readers. Includes an introduction by Stephen Baxter. The original story "Alexander's Road" was nominated for the Aurora Award -- Canada's top Science Fiction award -- for best short work in English. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Science Fiction - Collections & Anthologies |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Series: Robert Sawyer |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.46" W x 8.5" (0.93 lbs) 272 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Aurora Award Nominee, 2006 Gathered here for the first time are the finest science-fiction stories, including the previously unpublished novelette "Alexander's Road," by the award-winning Karl Schroeder. The Engine of Recall tales are of ordinary people in astonishing circumstances. Whether stranded alone on the frigid oceans of Saturn's moon Titan, or searching for stolen nuclear bombs under the rusting oil derricks of Azerbaijan, Schroeder's characters assert their humanity in inhuman circumstances. Combining classic adventure and sophisticated speculation, the ten stories in this collection are sure to satisfy a broad range of readers. Includes an introduction by Stephen Baxter. The original story "Alexander's Road" was nominated for the Aurora Award -- Canada's top Science Fiction award -- for best short work in English. |
Contributor Bio(s): Schroeder, Karl: - Karl Schroeder; introduction by Stephen Baxter |
