Synopsis
Winner of a Prometheus and Sidewise Award, this science fiction novella is a comedic and biting commentary on capitalism and an exploration of technological singularity in a posthuman civilization. As a world war rages on without an emerging victor, the story follows John Matheson, an idealistic teenage Scottish guerilla warrior who must change his tactics and alliances with the arrival of an alien species. This alternate history and poignant political satire flips hero types and expectations, delivering a lively tale of adventure--as dramatic and thought provoking as it is funny. Also included is an interview with the author and two essays that relate his poignant views on social philosophies.
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About the Author
Ken MacLeod is the author of The Night Sessions, The Restoration Game, and The Stone Canal.
Review
"MacLeod is a fiercely intelligent, prodigiously well-read author who manages to fill his books with big issues without weighing them down." —Salon.com
"MacLeod's novels are fast, funny, and sophisticated. There can never be enough books like these." —Kim Stanley Robinson, author, Mars trilogy
"Scottish author Ken MacLeod bolsters his tight, brilliant, alternate-history novella with two supporting essays and a lengthy interview, combining revolutionary politics, flying-saucer lore, and family dynamics in a slender but potent volume." —Publishers Weekly
"...an excellent tale, one that readers should be glad to see made readily available in the United States."—Publishers Weekly
"Although the novella soars off into high science fiction for its end twist, its grounding in the Scotland and the Lewis of Macleod’s childhood gives it a sense of solidity, grounding it in real history and left wing arguments remembered." —Pik Smeet, World Socialism
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition, Signed, Limited. First edition, hardcover, signed by MacLeod and Banks, and marked no. 228/400 on the limitation page. The book has a shallow skew to the binding, mild bumps to the spine ends and cover corners, a hint of sunning to the spine, and a label from the publisher adhered to the copyright page as an edit. Otherwise, this is a solid, tight, clean Very Good+ copy in a Near Fine dust jacket, which has just a hint of minor wear to the spine ends and corners, and is wrapped in Mylar. Seller Inventory # 107246
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Iain M. Banks(Introduction) David A. Hardy(Cover Artist) (illustrator). First Edition. The Human Front by Ken MacLeod (First Edition) Limited Edition Signed A sharp, tight, unread signed copy. A sharp, bright jacket. Brodart book cover. This is #352 of a Special Edition limited to 400 numbered copies, signed by MacLeod and Banks. Stated First Edition. Publisher's cancel to copyright page. BOOK. Seller Inventory # HCX4868-3