The Islanders by Christopher Priest (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Islanders by Christopher Priest Reality is illusory and magical in the stunning new literary SF novel from the multiple award winning Christopher Priest. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A tale of murder, artistic rivalry and literary trickery; a chinese puzzle of a novel where nothing is quite what it seems; a narrator whose agenda is artful and subtle; a narrative that pulls you in and plays an elegant game with you.The Dream Archipelago is a vast network of islands. The names of the islands are different depending on who you talk to, their very locations seem to twist and shift. Some islands have been sculpted into vast musical instruments, others are home to lethal creatures, others the playground for high society. Hot winds blow across the archipelago and a war fought between two distant continents is played out across its waters.THE ISLANDERS serves both as an untrustworthy but enticing guide to the islands, an intriguing, multi-layered tale of a murder and the suspect legacy of its appealing but definitely untrustworthy narrator.It shows Christopher Priest at the height of his powers and illustrates why he has remained one of the UKs most prized novelists. Notes Reality is illusory and magical in this compelling new literary SF novel from this award-winning author. Back Cover The Islanders is a tale of murder, artistic rivalry and literary trickery; a chinese puzzle of a novel where nothing is quite what it seems; a narrator whose agenda is artful and subtle; a narrative that pulls you in and plays an elegant game with you. The Dream Archipelago is a vast network of islands. The names of the islands are different depending on who you talk to, their very locations seem to twist and shift. Some islands have been sculpted into vast musical instruments, others are home to lethal creatures, others the playground for high society. Hot winds blow across the archipelago and a war fought between two distant continents is played out across its waters. The Islanders serves both as an untrustworthy but enticing guide to the islands, an intriguing, multi-layered tale of a murder and the suspect legacy of its appealing but definitely untrustworthy narrator. It shows Christopher Priest at the height of his powers and illustrates why he has remained one of the countrys most prized novelists. A glowing mosaic of a novel, puzzling, transporting and nigh-on impossible not to start again immediately once finished The Sunday Times The Islanders is a magnificent novel, one of my books of the year, and you must read it Adam Roberts www.christopher-priest.co.uk Flap The Islanders is a tale of murder, artistic rivalry and literary trickery; a chinese puzzle of a novel where nothing is quite what it seems; a narrator whose agenda is artful and subtle; a narrative that pulls you in and plays an elegant game with you. The Dream Archipelago is a vast network of islands. The names of the islands are different depending on who you talk to, their very locations seem to twist and shift. Some islands have been sculpted into vast musical instruments, others are home to lethal creatures, others the playground for high society. Hot winds blow across the archipelago and a war fought between two distant continents is played out across its waters. The Islanders serves both as an untrustworthy but enticing guide to the islands, an intriguing, multi-layered tale of a murder and the suspect legacy of its appealing but definitely untrustworthy narrator. It shows Christopher Priest at the height of his powers and illustrates why he has remained one of the countrys most prized novelists. A glowing mosaic of a novel, puzzling, transporting and nigh-on impossible not to start again immediately once finished The Sunday Times The Islanders is a magnificent novel, one of my books of the year, and you must read it Adam Roberts www.christopher-priest.co.uk Author Biography Christopher Priests novels have built him an inimitable dual reputation as a contemporary novelist and a leading figure in modern SF and fantasy. His novel THE PRESTIGE is unique in winning both a major literary prize (The James Tait Black Award and a major genre prize The World Fantasy Award); THE SEPARATION won both the Arthur C Clarke and the British Science Fiction Awards. He was selected for the original Best of Young British Novelists in 1983. Review A novelist of distinction--SUNDAY TIMES Promotional Reality is illusory and magical in the stunning new literary SF novel from the multiple award winning Christopher Priest. Prizes Winner of British Science Fiction Association Award for Best Novel 2012 (UK) Winner of John W Campbell Award 2012 (UK) Long Description A tale of murder, artistic rivalry and literary trickery; a chinese puzzle of a novel where nothing is quite what it seems; a narrator whose agenda is artful and subtle; a narrative that pulls you in and plays an elegant game with you.The Dream Archipelago is a vast network of islands. The names of the islands are different depending on who you talk to, their very locations seem to twist and shift. Some islands have been sculpted into vast musical instruments, others are home to lethal creatures, others the playground for high society. Hot winds blow across the archipelago and a war fought between two distant continents is played out across its waters.THE ISLANDERS serves both as an untrustworthy but enticing guide to the islands, an intriguing, multi-layered tale of a murder and the suspect legacy of its appealing but definitely untrustworthy narrator.It shows Christopher Priest at the height of his powers and illustrates why he has remained one of the UKs most prized novelists. Review Quote "One of the most complex, challenging and satisfying fictions from one of our finest novelists." Promotional "Headline" Reality is illusory and magical in the stunning new literary SF novel from the multiple award winning Christopher Priest. Description for Sales People Christopher Priest is one of Britains most exciting novelists. Details ISBN0575088648 Author Christopher Priest Short Title ISLANDERS Language English ISBN-10 0575088648 ISBN-13 9780575088641 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-09-13 Imprint Gollancz Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Birth 1943 UK Release Date 2012-09-13 Pages 352 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Audience General NZ Release Date 2012-11-12 AU Release Date 2012-11-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44896753;

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