Green Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson (English) Paperback Book

Description: Green Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson The second novel in Kim Stanley Robinsons massively successful and lavishly praised Mars trilogy. The ultimate in future history Daily Mail FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The second novel in Kim Stanley Robinsons massively successful and lavishly praised Mars trilogy. The ultimate in future history Daily Mail Mars can be plundered – for the benefit of a ravaged Earth. It can be terraformed to suit Mans needs – frozen lakes form, lichen grows, the atmosphere slowly becomes breathable. But most importantly, Mars can be owned. On Earth, countries are bought and sold by the transnationals. Why not Mars too?Mans dream is underway, but so is his greatest test. The survivors of the First Hundred – Hiroko, Nadia, Maya and Simon among them – know that technology alone is not enough. Trust and co-operation are need to create a new world – but these qualities are as thin on the ground as the air they breathe. Back Cover The Future History of Mars - Part Two 2020: Mankind lands on Mars 2027: The first colonists arrive 2062: Revolution... The First Hundred - the planets human pioneers - landed on Mars a generation ago. But now, as humanitys dream of a new world falters in the wake of a failed revolution, those first colonists have scattered or died. The Martian surface is being cultivated and terraformed to suit Mans needs - frozen lakes are forming, lichen is growing, the atmosphere is slowly becoming breathable. And Earths transnational corporations have realized that Mars can be owned, and set about plundering the planet for profit. Below ground, the first generation of children born on Mars are among the rebels in hiding. They will be joined by the survivors of the original settlers - Maya Toitovna, Simon Frasier and Sax Russell - as they attempt to wrest control for Marss future from the grip of the corporations. But do they want bloody revolution or peaceful co-existence? The fight for the soul of a planet is only just beginning... A mighty trilogy... forecasting every detail and facet, triumph and tragedy, crucial breakthroughs and trivialities of humanitys colonization of another worldDaily Mail One of the finest works of American SFTimes Literary Supplement Flap The Future History of Mars - Part Two 2020: Mankind lands on Mars 2027: The first colonists arrive 2062: Revolution... The First Hundred - the planets human pioneers - landed on Mars a generation ago. But now, as humanitys dream of a new world falters in the wake of a failed revolution, those first colonists have scattered or died. The Martian surface is being cultivated and terraformed to suit Mans needs - frozen lakes are forming, lichen is growing, the atmosphere is slowly becoming breathable. And Earths transnational corporations have realized that Mars can be owned, and set about plundering the planet for profit. Below ground, the first generation of children born on Mars are among the rebels in hiding. They will be joined by the survivors of the original settlers - Maya Toitovna, Simon Frasier and Sax Russell - as they attempt to wrest control for Marss future from the grip of the corporations. But do they want bloody revolution or peaceful co-existence? The fight for the soul of a planet is only just beginning... A mighty trilogy... forecasting every detail and facet, triumph and tragedy, crucial breakthroughs and trivialities of humanitys colonization of another world Daily Mail One of the finest works of American SF Times Literary Supplement Author Biography Kim Stanley Robinson was born in 1952 and, after travelling and working around the world, has now settled in his beloved California. He is widely regarded as the finest science fiction writer working today, noted as much for the verisimilitude of his characters as the meticulously researched hard science basis of his work. He has won just about every major sf award there is to win. Review One of the finest working novelists in any genreGUARDIANIf I had to choose one writer whose work will set the standard for science fiction in the future, it would be Kim Stanley RobinsonNEW YORK TIMESPraise for The Mars Trilogy:One of the finest works of American SFTIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENTThe ultimate in future historyDAILY MAILAbsorbing, impressive, fascinating… Utterly plausibleFINANCIAL TIMESA staggering book. The best novel on the colonization of Mars that has ever been writtenArthur C. ClarkeRed Mars may simply be the best novel ever written about MarsINTERZONE Promotional An unforgettable dystopian sci-fi novel Long Description The second novel in Kim Stanley Robinsons massively successful and lavishly praised Mars trilogy. The ultimate in future history Daily Mail Mars can be plundered - for the benefit of a ravaged Earth. It can be terraformed to suit Mans needs - frozen lakes form, lichen grows, the atmosphere slowly becomes breathable. But most importantly, Mars can be owned. On Earth, countries are bought and sold by the transnationals. Why not Mars too? Mans dream is underway, but so is his greatest test. The survivors of the First Hundred - Hiroko, Nadia, Maya and Simon among them - know that technology alone is not enough. Trust and co-operation are need to create a new world - but these qualities are as thin on the ground as the air they breathe. Review Quote Red Mars is the ultimate in future historyDaily Mail One of the undisputed leaders of the field in contemporary science fiction Guardian If I had to choose one writer whose work will set the standard for science fiction in the future, it would be Kim Stanley Robinson… New York Times One of the finest works of American sfTimes Literary Supplement Absorbing, impressive, fascinating… Utterly plausibleFinancial Times A staggering book. The best novel on the colonization of Mars that has ever been written.Arthur C. Clarke A mighty trilogy… forecasting every detail and facet, triumph and tragedy, crucial breakthroughs and trivialities of humanitys colonization of another worldDaily Mail Feature * Green Mars is the winner of the Hugo award, one of the SF worlds most prestigious literary awards. * Sales of the Mars trilogy have reached over 400,000 copies. * Repackaged to tie-in with the 40th anniversary of the Moon landings, and the publication of Galileos Dream. * Kim Stanley Robinsons Galileos Dream is set to be one of the biggest selling SF novels of 2009. * Kim Stanley Robinson was named a hero of the environment by Time magazine in 2008. Competition: The Stars Are Legion. Greg Bear;Kameron Hurley; Description for Sales People The second novel in Kim Stanley Robinsons massively successful and lavishly praised Mars trilogy. The ultimate in future history Daily Mail Mars can be plundered - for the benefit of a ravaged Earth. It can be terraformed to suit Mans needs - frozen lakes form, lichen grows, the atmosphere slowly becomes breathable. But most importantly, Mars can be owned. On Earth, countries are bought and sold by the transnationals. Why not Mars too? Mans dream is underway, but so is his greatest test. The survivors of the First Hundred - Hiroko, Nadia, Maya and Simon among them - know that technology alone is not enough. Trust and co-operation are need to create a new world - but these qualities are as thin on the ground as the air they breathe. * Green Mars is the winner of the Hugo award, one of the SF worlds most prestigious literary awards. * Sales of the Mars trilogy have reached over 400,000 copies. * Repackaged to tie-in with the 40th anniversary of the Moon landings, and the publication of Galileos Dream. * Kim Stanley Robinsons Galileos Dream is set to be one of the biggest selling SF novels of 2009. * Kim Stanley Robinson was named a hero of the environment by Time magazine in 2008. Competition: Alastair Reynolds, Patrick Rothfuss, Peter F. Hamilton, Iain M. Banks Details ISBN000731017X Author Kim Stanley Robinson Pages 784 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Year 2009 ISBN-10 000731017X ISBN-13 9780007310173 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Media Book Language English Short Title GREEN MARS Residence Davis, CA, US Publication Date 2009-08-06 UK Release Date 2009-08-06 Alternative 9780007402090 Audience General AU Release Date 2009-10-19 NZ Release Date 2009-10-08 Imprint HarperVoyager We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160749710;

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