{"title":"Ted Chiang","description":"\u003cp\u003eTed Chiang is a celebrated author in the realms of science fiction and fantasy, known for his thought-provoking and meticulously crafted narratives. His work delves into complex themes, combining speculative technology and profound human experiences. Chiang’s storytelling is renowned for its intellectual depth, leaving readers both entertained and enlightened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this category, you'll find \u003cem\u003eEscape Pod: The Science Fiction Anthology\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling collection that showcases the versatility of the sci-fi genre. Additionally, readers can immerse themselves in \u003cem\u003eExhalation\u003c\/em\u003e, a critically acclaimed compilation of short stories that explore the nuances of time, memory, and free will. Each piece is a testament to Chiang's ability to weave intriguing tales that push the boundaries of imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned science fiction enthusiast or new to the genre, Ted Chiang's books offer an enriching experience that challenges the mind and touches the heart. Discover his works today and enter worlds that are as intellectually stimulating as they are fantastical.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"escape-pod-the-science-fiction-anthology-by-cory-doctorow-9781789095012","title":"Escape Pod: The Science Fiction Anthology","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fifteenth anniversary of the hit science fiction podcast \u003cem\u003eEscape Pod\u003c\/em\u003e, featuring new and exclusive stories from today's bestselling writers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the fifteenth anniversary of cutting-edge science fiction from the hit podcast, \u003cem\u003eEscape Pod\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eEscape Pod\u003c\/em\u003e has been bringing the finest short fiction to millions of ears all over the world, at the forefront of a new fiction revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology gathers together sixteen stories, including new and exclusive work from writers such as N. 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These parables are filled with hope and humanism.\u003c\/em\u003e - The Daily Telegraph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eStories of Your Life and Others\u003c\/em\u003e - the basis for the Academy Award-winning film \u003cem\u003eArrival\u003c\/em\u003e - comes a groundbreaking second collection of short fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWill make you think, grapple with big questions, and feel more human. 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And, each in its own way, the stories prove that complex and thoughtful science fiction can rise to new heights of beauty, meaning, and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeeply beautiful stories\u003c\/em\u003e - The New York Times 'The 10 Best Books of the Year'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChiang's writing . . . inspires awe for the natural properties of the universe; it renders the fundamentals of science poignant and affecting.\u003c\/em\u003e - Economist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA scintillating cavalcade of ideas\u003c\/em\u003e - Financial Times, 'Books of the Year'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46856059846892,"sku":"9781035039210","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13912863482556.jpg?v=1759294325"},{"product_id":"stories-of-your-life-and-others-by-ted-chiang-9781035038596","title":"Stories of Your Life and Others","description":"'A science fiction genius . . . Ted Chiang is a superstar.' - The Guardian\n\nWith Stories of Your Life and Others, his masterful debut collection, multiple-award-winning author Ted Chiang deftly blends human emotion and scientific rationalism in eight remarkably varied stories.\n\nFrom a soaring Babylonian tower that connects a flat Earth to the firmament above, to a world where angelic visitations are a wondrous and terrifying part of everyday life; from a neural modification that eliminates the appeal of physical beauty, to an alien language that challenges our very perception of time and reality, Chiang's unique imagination invites us to question our understanding of the universe and our place in it.\n\nThe title novella 'Story of Your Life' was the basis for the Academy Award-winning film Arrival, starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner.\n\n'United by a humane intelligence that speaks very directly to the reader, and makes us experience each story with immediacy and Chiang's calm passion' - China Miéville, author of The City \u0026amp; The City\n\nPart of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literateure.","brand":"The Distribution and Logistics Company (TDLC)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288810045676,"sku":"9781035038596","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13906723482556.jpg?v=1770575055"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ted-chiang.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}