A Deepness in the Sky

Name: A Deepness in the Sky
Author: Vernor Vinge
ISBN: 9781429915090

by Vernor Vinge

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Tor Essentials presents new editions of science fiction and fantasy titles of proven merit and lasting value, each volume introduced by an appropriate literary figure. After thousands of years of searching, humans stand on the verge of first contact with an alien race. Two human groups: the Qeng Ho, a culture of free, innovative traders, and the Emergents, a ruthless society based on the technological enslavement of minds. The group that opens trade with the aliens will reap unimaginable riches....

First published 1999802 pages

Hugo Award for Best Novel (2000)Prometheus Award (2000)John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (2000)Kurd Lasswitz Award for Best Foreign Work (2004)

813.54

Category: Science Fiction
Priority: Must-Read
Author works: 4
Editions known: 10

Classification

Dewey (DDC): 813.54
Library of Congress (LCC): PS3572.I534D44 1999PS3572.I534 D44 1999PS3572.I534

Subjects

American Science fictionFictionFiction, science fiction, action & adventureFiction, science fiction, generalFiction, science fiction, hard science fictionHugo Award WinnerLife on other planetsLong Now Manual for CivilizationScience fictionaward:hugo_award=2000award:hugo_award=novel

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ISBN 9781429915090English

DATE DUE

First published1999

Hugo Award for Best Novel2000

Prometheus Award2000

John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel2000

Kurd Lasswitz Award for Best Foreign Work2004

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