VENTUS
by Schroeder, Karl
- Used
- first
- Condition
- A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with a touch of wear to the upper front corner tip. (25935)
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Tor, [2000]. First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with a touch of wear to the upper front corner tip. (25935). Octavo, boards. The author's first science fiction novel, concerns a A.I. terraformed planet which will not allow any technological advancements stand. As years have passed the colonists are on par with Earth of the 1700s. Into this mix comes a pair of interstellar agents on the trail of an avatar of the malevolent A.I. Broderick and Di Filippo, Science Fiction: The 101 Best Novels, 1985-2010 #66.
Synopsis
Ventus is a 2001 science fiction/fantasy novel by Karl Schroeder. It was Schroeder's debut solo novel, and introduced his concept of thalience. The novel is available for free under the Creative Commons license at Schroeder's website. Prequel to Ventus, Lady of Mazes, was published in 2005.
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Details
- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 25935
- Title
- VENTUS
- Author
- Schroeder, Karl
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with a touch of wear to the upper front corner tip. (25935)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Tor
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- [2000]
- Keywords
- SF
Terms of Sale
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
Biblio member since 2017
Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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