The Three-Body Problem Boxset

Name: The Three-Body Problem Boxset
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781035905874
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The Three-Body Problem Boxset by Liu Cixin is a gripping science fiction series that explores humanity's first contact with an alien civilization. The narrative intertwines the turmoil of China's Cultural Revolution with a cosmic drama, delving into themes of scientific advancement, ethical dilemmas, and the survival instincts of civilizations. As Earth's future hangs in the balance, scientists and military strategists face complex challenges and moral decisions in a universe far more vast and dangerous than imagined.
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You might enjoy this boxset if you're fascinated by complex scientific theories interwoven with a gripping narrative. It may appeal to you if you relish deep philosophical questions about humanity's place in the universe and the impact of extraterrestrial contact, all set against a backdrop of political intrigue and historical events.

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NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES

THE AWARD-WINNING, CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED, MILLION-COPY-SELLING SCI-FI PHENOMENON

Imagine a universe patrolled by numberless and nameless predators. Imagine what might happen to any civilisation unwise enough to broadcast its location. This is Cixin Liu’s Three-Body Problem trilogy.

Weaving a complex web of stratagem, subterfuge, philosophy, and physics across light years of space and 18.9 million years of time, this tale of humanity’s struggle to reach the stars is a visionary masterwork of unprecedented scale and momentum.

Available now in one boxed set, including:

The Three-Body Problem
The Dark Forest
Death’s End

‘Extraordinary’ NEW YORKER

‘SF in the grand style’ GUARDIAN

‘Your next favourite sci-fi novel’ WIRED

‘Wildly imaginative... immense’ BARACK OBAMA

‘War of the Worlds for the 21st century’ WALL STREET JOURNAL

‘A breakthrough book’ GEORGE R.R. MARTIN

‘The best kind of science fiction’ KIM STANLEY ROBINSON

‘Concludes with sweep and scope and majesty’ DAVID BRIN

‘Even what doesn’t happen is epic’ LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS

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The Three-Body Problem

The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu is a masterful blend of science fiction and gripping narrative, inviting readers to delve into a world where the line between science and fiction blurs. Set against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution, the novel weaves a tale that spans decades, exploring the profound effects of one woman's trauma on her life and, eventually,...

By Cixin Liu

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The Dark Forest

The Dark Forest by Cixin Liu is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning science-fiction masterpiece, The Three-Body Problem. As part of the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy, this novel ventures deeper into the mysteries and existential threats posed by extraterrestrial forces. In a universe teeming with advanced civilisations, every civilisation that draws attention to itself becomes prey to more...

By Cixin Liu

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Death's End

Read the award-winning, critically acclaimed, multi-million-copy-selling science-fiction phenomenon – now a Netflix Original Series from the creators of Game of Thrones. Death's End by Cixin Liu is the thrilling conclusion to the groundbreaking Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy. Following the events of the Doomsday Battle, humanity has entered an era of unprecedented prosperity, thanks to the advanced knowledge imported from...

By Cixin Liu

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The Three-Body Problem Trilogy

The Three-Body Problem Trilogy by Cixin Liu is a breathtaking and intellectually stimulating journey that traverses the vastness of space and the depths of human ambition, exploring the fragility and tenacity of civilisation. When Chinese physicist Ye Wenjie makes first contact with an alien civilisation during China's Cultural Revolution, she sets in motion a chain of events that will shape...

By Cixin Liu

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The Three-Body Problem Boxset

NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES THE AWARD-WINNING, CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED, MILLION-COPY-SELLING SCI-FI PHENOMENON Imagine a universe patrolled by numberless and nameless predators. Imagine what might happen to any civilisation unwise enough to broadcast its location. This is Cixin Liu’s Three-Body Problem trilogy. Weaving a complex web of stratagem, subterfuge, philosophy, and physics across light years of space and 18.9 million years...

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The Three-Body Problem

Read the award-winning, critically acclaimed, multi-million-copy-selling science fiction phenomenon – now a major Netflix Original Series from the creators of Game of Thrones. 1967: Ye Wenjie witnesses Red Guards beat her father to death during China's Cultural Revolution. This singular event will shape not only the rest of her life but also the future of mankind. Four decades later, Beijing...

By Cixin Liu

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The Three-Body Problem

Read the award-winning, critically acclaimed, multi-million-copy-selling science-fiction phenomenon – now a major Netflix Original Series from the creators of Game of Thrones.1967: Ye Wenjie witnesses Red Guards beat her father to death during China's Cultural Revolution. This singular event will shape not only the rest of her life but also the future of mankind.Four decades later, Beijing police ask nanotech...

By Cixin Liu

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Death's End

Death's End is the must-have deluxe special edition, the perfect gift for fans and collectors: Exclusive foil hardcover Full colour, illustrated endpapers Full colour, designed printed edges Read the award-winning, critically acclaimed, multi-million-copy-selling science-fiction phenomenon – now a Netflix Original Series from the creators of Game of Thrones. Half a century after the Doomsday Battle, the uneasy balance of Dark...

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The Dark Forest

THE MUST-HAVE DELUXE SPECIAL EDITION, THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FANS AND COLLECTORS: — Exclusive foil hardcover — Full colour, illustrated endpapers — Full colour, designed printed edges Read the award-winning, critically acclaimed, multi-million-copy-selling science-fiction phenomenon – now a Netflix Original Series from the creators of Game of Thrones. Imagine the universe as a forest, patrolled by numberless and nameless predators....

By Cixin Liu

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Death's End

Read the award-winning, critically acclaimed, multi-million-copy-selling science-fiction phenomenon – soon to be a Netflix Original Series from the creators of Game of Thrones. Half a century after the Doomsday Battle, the uneasy balance of Dark Forest Deterrence keeps the Trisolaran invaders at bay. Earth enjoys unprecedented prosperity due to the infusion of Trisolaran knowledge and, with human science advancing and...

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A work of science fiction praised for its imaginative scope and complex narrative, the The Three-Body Problem Boxset has captivated audiences with its profound scientific ideas and intricate plot. It masterfully balances awe-inspiring concepts with familiar and relatable characters. Acclaimed as a milestone in Chinese science fiction, it blends a rich tapestry of science, philosophy, politics, and history.

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ISBN: 9781035905874

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 114.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 1320g

Pages: 1744

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