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The Godwhale
T. J. Bass
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Description for The Godwhale
Paperback. A post-apocalyptic dystopian fable by the acclaimed author of HALF PAST HUMAN. Introduction by Ken MacLeod. Series: S.F. Masterworks. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: FL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 190 x 120 x 23. Weight in Grams: 288.
A post-apocalyptic dystopian fable by the acclaimed author of HALF PAST HUMAN, with an introduction by Ken MacLeod
Rorqual Maru was a cyborg - part organic whale, part mechanised ship - and part god. She was a harvester - a vast plankton rake, now without a crop, abandoned by earth society when the seas died. So she selected an island for her grave, hoping to keep her carcass visible for salvage.
Although her long ear heard nothing, she believed that man still lived in his hive. If he should ever return to the sea, she wanted to serve. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
S.F. Masterworks
Condition
New
Weight
292g
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780575129931
SKU
V9780575129931
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About T. J. Bass
Thomas Joseph Bassler was an American science fiction writer and doctor, principally known for his 'Hive' stories. The first of these, published in GALAXY SCIENCE FICTION and IF, were combined into the novel HALF PAST HUMAN, which was nominated for the NEBULA AWARD in 1972. Loose sequel, THE GODWHALE, was also nominated three years later. His work explored the theme ... Read more
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