Vernor Vinge Orden de los libros

Ocitáme se tisíce let v budoucnosti. Galaxii obývá celá řada živočišných druhů, jejichž technologická vyspělost a dokonce i inteligence závisejí na tom, kde přesně v galaxii se nacházejí. Nejzazší a jádru nejvzdálenější vrstva zvaná Transcend je domovem božských superinteligencí, zatímco v Nevědomých hlubinách okolo jádra mohou existovat jen primitivní živočišné formy a ty nejjednodušší technologie. Nikdo netuší, jaká síla kdysi rozdělila galaxii na tyto „kognitivní zóny“, nicméně když ctižádostiví lidští archeologové otevřou dávno zapomenutý archiv na hranici Transcendu, probudí prastarou inteligenci, která má jediný cíl – znovu získat vládu nad galaxií, o niž přišla před pěti miliardami let. Následné pohromě unikne jediná rodina, jejíž členové včetně dvou dětí však záhy padnou do zajetí Spárů, příslušníků nelítostné středověké civilizace, kteří je ihned využijí jako figurky ve vzájemném mocenském boji. Na pomoc jim vyráží záchranná výprava, která má za úkol přivézt domů nejen je, ale také tajemství, které je jedinou nadějí na spásu veškerého inteligentního života v galaxii.

"Mr Slippery is an illegal computer hacker - a Warlock - and an expert in a new virtual reality technology called the Other Plane. Arrested by US the government and forced to work for them, he finds himself pitted against a new and frightening international cybercriminal: the Mailman. The Mailman is building a network of Warlocks, promising them wealth and power, causing chaos around the globe - but noone has ever met him in person. As Mr Slippery and his sidekick Erythrina drain the world's computational power to track down their formidable adversary, they begin to wonder if they are chasing a ghost. Is the Mailman a man at all? Is he even human?"--Provided by publisher

Vinge's masterpieces together at last, in one epic volume.

In a near-future western civilization that is threatened by corruptive practices within its technologically advanced information networks, a recovered Alzheimer's victim and his family are caught up in a dangerous maelstrom beyond their worst imaginings

Vernor Vinge's debut full-length novel explores the intricate interplay between technology and humanity. Set in a richly imagined universe, it delves into themes of artificial intelligence and the potential consequences of advanced technology on society. The narrative features compelling characters who navigate a future filled with challenges and moral dilemmas, showcasing Vinge's signature blend of thought-provoking ideas and engaging storytelling.

Vernor Vinge erzählt in seinen preisgekrönten Geschichten die Zukunft, von der Internetentwicklung über Biotechnologie bis zur Raumfahrt. Seine Werke, die bereits heute als Klassiker gelten, zeigen das transformative Potenzial der Science Fiction.

Vernor Vinge's career in science fiction spans decades, beginning with his first story in 1965. Renowned for his innovative storytelling, he has evolved into a celebrated author, winning the prestigious Hugo Award for his last two novels. His contributions to the genre reflect both growth and a deep understanding of science fiction's potential, solidifying his status among the field's elite writers.

A collection of articles and essays about the new frontier of the Internet, especially a direct interface between brain and computer that enables game players of the future to actually experience the world of their fantasies.

The Hugo and John W. Campbell Memorial Award-winning prequel to the magnificent A FIRE UPON THE DEEP.

Alternate Cover Edition can be found here. A Fire upon the Deep is the big, breakout book that fulfills the promise of Vinge's career to date: a gripping tale of galactic war told on a cosmic scale.Thousands of years hence, many races inhabit a universe where a mind's potential is determined by its location in space, from superintelligent entities in the Transcend, to the limited minds of the Unthinking Depths, where only simple creatures and technology can function. Nobody knows what strange force partitioned space into these "regions of thought," but when the warring Straumli realm use an ancient Transcendent artifact as a weapon, they unwittingly unleash an awesome power that destroys thousands of worlds and enslaves all natural and artificial intelligence.Fleeing the threat, a family of scientists, including two children, are taken captive by the Tines, an alien race with a harsh medieval culture, and used as pawns in a ruthless power struggle. A rescue mission, not entirely composed of humans, must rescue the children-and a secret that may save the rest of interstellar civilization.