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Thousands of years in the future, humanity is no longer alone in a universe where a mind's potential is determined by its location in space, from superintelligent entities in the Transcend, to the limited minds of the Unthinking Depths, where only simple creatures, and technology, can function. Nobody knows what strange force partitioned space into these "regions of thought," but when the warring Straumli realm use an ancient Transcendent artifact as a weapon, they unwittingly unleash an awesome power that destroys thousands of worlds and enslaves all natural and artificial intelligence. Fleeing this galactic threat, Ravna crash lands on a strange world with a ship-hold full of cryogenically frozen children, the only survivors from a destroyed space-lab. They are taken captive by the Tines, an alien race with a harsh medieval culture, and used as pawns in a ruthless power struggle.

Vinge's masterpieces together at last, in one epic volume.

The Hugo and John W. Campbell Memorial Award-winning prequel to the magnificent A FIRE UPON THE DEEP.

Two science fiction novels combined into one epic conveying the experience of travelling through millions of years of time.

Set fifty million years in the future, this narrative explores humanity's struggle for survival in a perilous high-tech environment. Multiple Hugo Award winner Vernor Vinge crafts a gripping tale where the fate of mankind hinges on a dangerous game, blending elements of science fiction with intense stakes. The story promises to challenge perceptions of technology and humanity's place in the universe, engaging readers with its imaginative scope and thrilling plot.

A collection of articles and essays about the new frontier of the Internet, especially a direct interface between brain and computer that enables game players of the future to actually experience the world of their fantasies.

Vernor Vinge's career in science fiction spans decades, beginning with his first story in 1965. Renowned for his innovative storytelling, he has evolved into a celebrated author, winning the prestigious Hugo Award for his last two novels. His contributions to the genre reflect both growth and a deep understanding of science fiction's potential, solidifying his status among the field's elite writers.

The Peace War is quintessential hard-science adventure. The Peace Authority conquered the world with a weapon that never should have been a weapon--the "bobble," a spherical force-field impenetrable by any force known to mankind. Encasing governmental installations and military bases in bobbles, the Authority becomes virtually omnipotent. But they've never caught Paul Hoehler, the maverick who invented the technology, and who has been working quietly for decades to develop a way to defeat the Authority. With the help of an underground network of determined, independent scientists and a teenager who may be the apprentice genius he's needed for so long, he will shake the world, in the fast-paced hard-science thriller that garnered Vinge the first of his four Hugo nominations for best novel.

In a near-future western civilization that is threatened by corruptive practices within its technologically advanced information networks, a recovered Alzheimer's victim and his family are caught up in a dangerous maelstrom beyond their worst imaginings

"Mr Slippery is an illegal computer hacker - a Warlock - and an expert in a new virtual reality technology called the Other Plane. Arrested by US the government and forced to work for them, he finds himself pitted against a new and frightening international cybercriminal: the Mailman. The Mailman is building a network of Warlocks, promising them wealth and power, causing chaos around the globe - but noone has ever met him in person. As Mr Slippery and his sidekick Erythrina drain the world's computational power to track down their formidable adversary, they begin to wonder if they are chasing a ghost. Is the Mailman a man at all? Is he even human?"--Provided by publisher

Vernor Vinge's debut full-length novel explores the intricate interplay between technology and humanity. Set in a richly imagined universe, it delves into themes of artificial intelligence and the potential consequences of advanced technology on society. The narrative features compelling characters who navigate a future filled with challenges and moral dilemmas, showcasing Vinge's signature blend of thought-provoking ideas and engaging storytelling.

Vernor Vinge: (geb. 1944), als Mathematikprofessor an der Universität von San Diego tätig, veröffentlichte seine erste SF-Story 1965 im legendären SF-Magazin New Worlds. Der besondere Reiz seiner Kurzgeschichten und Romane liegt in der mathematisch exakten Darstellungsweise phantastischer, zuweilen gar bizarrer Sachverhalte. Der Besserwisser: Die Bewohner des Planeten Giri führen ein geradezu paradiesisch alternatives Leben: Jegliche Wissenschaft ist ihnen fremd, und Technik ist etwas für Besserwisser. Denn die Leute von Giri verfügen über Psi-Fähigkeiten, mit denen sie ihre Probleme im Handumdrehen meistern. Als Besserwisser spöttisch belächelt werden auch zwei Besucher vom Planeten Novamerika, die mit ihrem Raumschiff auf Giri gestrandet sind. Um in ihre Heimat zurückkehren zu können, müssen sie eine Station ihres Volkes auf der anderen Seite des Planeten erreichen. Doch niemand will den „Psi-Krüppeln" helfen. In ihrem verzweifelten Bestreben, die Bewohner von Giri von Wert und Bedeutung „normaler" Technikzu überzeugen, finden sie plötzlich einen Verbündeten: Prinz Pelio-nge-Shozheru, den Erben des Sommerkönigreichs. Die Novamerikaner freuen sich zu früh. Niemand nimmt den Prinzen ernst, denn auch er ist - ein Besserwisser. SF Action Deutsche Erstveröffentlichung

Vernor Vinge erzählt in seinen preisgekrönten Geschichten die Zukunft, von der Internetentwicklung über Biotechnologie bis zur Raumfahrt. Seine Werke, die bereits heute als Klassiker gelten, zeigen das transformative Potenzial der Science Fiction.

Enthält folgende Stories: Vernor Vinge: Apartheid Harlan Ellison: »Bereue, Harlekin!« sagte der Tick-Tack-Mann Joseph Green: Die Entscheider Lin Carter: Ungesammelte Werke Fred Saberhagen: Berserker Christopher Anvil: Der gefangene Zauberer Fritz Leiber: Gute neue Zeit

Ocitáme se tisíce let v budoucnosti. Galaxii obývá celá řada živočišných druhů, jejichž technologická vyspělost a dokonce i inteligence závisejí na tom, kde přesně v galaxii se nacházejí. Nejzazší a jádru nejvzdálenější vrstva zvaná Transcend je domovem božských superinteligencí, zatímco v Nevědomých hlubinách okolo jádra mohou existovat jen primitivní živočišné formy a ty nejjednodušší technologie. Nikdo netuší, jaká síla kdysi rozdělila galaxii na tyto „kognitivní zóny“, nicméně když ctižádostiví lidští archeologové otevřou dávno zapomenutý archiv na hranici Transcendu, probudí prastarou inteligenci, která má jediný cíl – znovu získat vládu nad galaxií, o niž přišla před pěti miliardami let. Následné pohromě unikne jediná rodina, jejíž členové včetně dvou dětí však záhy padnou do zajetí Spárů, příslušníků nelítostné středověké civilizace, kteří je ihned využijí jako figurky ve vzájemném mocenském boji. Na pomoc jim vyráží záchranná výprava, která má za úkol přivézt domů nejen je, ale také tajemství, které je jedinou nadějí na spásu veškerého inteligentního života v galaxii.