Swiftly

Roberts, Adam

ISBN 10: 0575082321 / ISBN 13: 9780575082328

Published by Orion Publishing Group, Limited, 2008

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 9279695-20

Synopsis:

It is 1848 and the British Empire has grown rich exploiting Lilliputian slaves—the finesse of their working allowing unheard of feats of miniature engineering; even Babbage's computing device has been made to work. But now the French have formed a regiment of previously peaceful Brobdingnagian giants and invasion looms. In a world where humanity is both smaller and larger than it once was, love and hate loom large. Mankind discovers itself at the center of scale. Lilliptians are 12 times smaller than us but there are those 12 times smaller than them, and 12 times smaller again and so on. And the scale of being goes up from Swift's giants, as well. This Wellesian sequel to Gulliver's Travels is a unique piece of sci-fi literature.

About the Author:

Adam Roberts is a novelist whose titles include Salt and Gradisil—both were nominated for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, and Gradisil has been shortlisted for the Philip K. Dick Award. He also writes parodies, including Doctor Whom: E.T. Shoots and Leaves, The Sellamillion, and The Va Dinci Cod.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Swiftly
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group, Limited
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good