Book
The three-body problem / Cixin Liu ; translated by Ken Liu.
Record details
- ISBN: 0765377063 (hardback)
- ISBN: 9780765377067 (hardback)
- ISBN: 9780765377067 (hardback)
- ISBN: 0765377063 (hardback)
- ISBN: 1466853441
- ISBN: 9781466853447
- ISBN: 9780765382030
- ISBN: 0765382032
- Physical Description: 399 pages ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Tor Books, [2014]
Content descriptions
| Summary, etc.: | "With the scope of Dune and the commercial action of Independence Day, this near-future trilogy is the first chance for English-speaking readers to experience this multple-award-winning phenemonenon from China's most beloved science fiction author. Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to fight against the invasion. The result is a science fiction masterpiece of enormous scope and vision"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Language Note: | Translated from the Chinese. |
| Awards Note: | Hugo Award, 2015. |
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| Subject: | Human-alien encounters > Fiction. Imaginary wars and battles > Fiction. Science fiction. |
| Genre: | Chinese fiction > Translations into English. Science fiction. Science fiction. Chinese fiction > 21st century > Translations into English. |
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Available copies
- 13 of 20 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Silas Bronson Library.
Holds
- 3 current holds with 20 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silas Bronson Library - Waterbury | SF FIC LIU, C (Text) | 34005153135735 | Adult Science Fiction | Checked out | 02/24/2023 |
