{"product_id":"9780765384201","title":"Invisible Planets : Contemporary Chinese Science Fiction in Translation","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eInvisible Planets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Ken Liu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInvisible Planets\u003c\/i\u003e, edited by multi award-winning writer Ken Liu--translator of the bestselling and Hugo Award-winning novel \u003ci\u003eThe Three Body Problem\u003c\/i\u003e by acclaimed Chinese author Cixin Liu--is his second thought-provoking anthology of Chinese short speculative fiction. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInvisible Planets \u003c\/i\u003eis a groundbreaking anthology of Chinese short speculative fiction\u003c\/b\u003e.    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe thirteen stories in this collection, including two by Cixin Liu and the Hugo and Sturgeon award-nominated “Folding Beijing” by Hao Jingfang, add up to a strong and diverse representation of Chinese SF. Some have won awards, some have garnered serioius critical acclaim, some have been selected for Year’s Best anthologies, and some are simply Ken Liu’s personal favorites. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo round out the collection, there are several essays from Chinese scholars and authors, plus an illuminating introduction by Ken Liu. Anyone with an interest in international science fiction will find \u003ci\u003eInvisible Planets\u003c\/i\u003e an indispensable addition to their collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor more Chinese SF in translation, check out \u003ci\u003eBroken Stars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eStories:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Year of the Rat” by Chen Qiufan\u003cbr\u003e“The Fist of Lijian” by Chen Qiufan\u003cbr\u003e“The Flower of Shazui” by Chen Qiufan\u003cbr\u003e“A Hundred Ghosts Parade Tonight” by Xia Jia\u003cbr\u003e“Tongtong’s Summer” by Xia Jia\u003cbr\u003e“Night Journey of the Dragon-Horse” by Xia jia\u003cbr\u003e“The City of Silence” by Ma Boyong\u003cbr\u003e“Invisible Planets” by Hao Jingfang\u003cbr\u003e“Folding Beijing” by Hao Jingfang\u003cbr\u003e“Call Girl” by Tang Fei\u003cbr\u003e“Grave of the Fireflies” by Cheng Jingbo\u003cbr\u003e“The Circle” by Liu Cixin\u003cbr\u003e“Taking Care of God” by Liu Cixin \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eEssays:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Worst of All Possible Universes and the Best of All Possible Earths: \u003ci\u003eThree-Body \u003c\/i\u003eand Chinese Science Fiction” by Liu Cixin and Ken Liu\u003cbr\u003e“The Torn Generation” Chinese Science Fiction in a Culture in Transition” by Chen Qiufan and Ken Liu\u003cbr\u003e“What Makes Chinese Science Fiction Chinese?” by Xia Jia and Ken Liu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Vibrant collection... these are tales rich with lush language, inventive premises, and heartbreaking storytelling.\" —Mary Robinette Kowal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"These stories, along with the rest of the anthology, represent the best in both science fiction and works in translation, detailing situations that appear alien on the surface but deftly reframe contemporary issues to give readers a new view of familiar human experiences.A phenomenal anthology of short speculative fiction.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Greatly varied in theme and approach, all of these stories impress with their visionary sweep and scope...superb compilation.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With stories ranging over social control, world-building rats and redundant robots who have outlived the humans who made them, this is a collection that will stimulate and delight\" —\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A wonderful collection, it's thoughtful and entertaining fiction that as a western reader opens your eyes to science fiction written by a different, rich culture. My favourite short story collection of the year\" —\u003ci\u003eSF Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dreamlike and hypnotic, evocative and inspiring'\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bookbag\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There is fabulous variety in this book, ranging from hard Science Fiction to near-future social Science Fiction ... a fine collection\" —\u003ci\u003eSF Crowsnest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShort-listed Locus Awards - Nominee (2017)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780765384201\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40660259143886,"sku":"9780765384201","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_24031667-f4e8-4080-879b-11e957775a75.jpg?v=1639536033","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780765384201","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}