A far future hard SF epic, The Collapsium takes quantum physics forward into a gloriously realised future where a new imperium based on Earth is built on the dream of collapsium - a building material made from black holes. It is a dream that may soon be about to end as the collapsium ring that circles the sun is in danger of collapsing into it sparking an apocalyptic chain reaction. What follows is a remarkable fusion of hard science, extravagant imagination and baroque court politics. The Collapsim marks out Wil McCarthy ...
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A far future hard SF epic, The Collapsium takes quantum physics forward into a gloriously realised future where a new imperium based on Earth is built on the dream of collapsium - a building material made from black holes. It is a dream that may soon be about to end as the collapsium ring that circles the sun is in danger of collapsing into it sparking an apocalyptic chain reaction. What follows is a remarkable fusion of hard science, extravagant imagination and baroque court politics. The Collapsim marks out Wil McCarthy as one of the brightest of the new generation of SF talents.
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Very Good. 2000. Hardcover. Fine copy in dust wrapper. Page edges showing minor shelfwear, remains in good condition.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Like New. Signed Copy First edition copy. Collectible-Like New. Very Good dust jacket. Signed by author on Fratz's custom book label on title page. Review copy with reviewer's news release laid in. From the library of science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher and prolific book reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. (science fiction)
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Fine in Fine jacket. Inscribed by author at half-title page. 325 pp. Hardcover, blue cloth-backed boards. A Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. Book looks and feels new, like right off the shelf. All contents clean, bright and unmarked. DJ housed in mylar wrap. This book came from a smoky house, but has been professionally cleaned and deodorized and now has no odor or sign of damage or restoration.