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 1999 802 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)

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

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DDC 813.54 LCC PS-3572.00000000.I534D44 1999 American Science fictionFictionFiction, science fiction, action & adventureFiction, science fiction, generalFiction, science fiction, hard science fictionHugo Award WinnerLife on other planetsLong Now Manual for Civilization

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