ISBN: 9780062024435 - some remarks: essays and other writing – a brilliant collection on science and technology from newton to star wars (15 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. #1 New York Times bestselling author Neal Stephenson is, quite simply, one of the best and most respected writers alive. He's taken sf to places it's never been (Snow Crash, Anathem). He's reinvented the historical novel (The Baroque Cycle), the international thriller (Reamde), and both at the same time (Cryptonomicon). Now he treats his legion of fans to Some Remarks, an enthralling collection of essays--Stephenson's first nonfiction work since his long essay on technology, In the Beginning.Was the Command Line, more than a decade ago--as well as new and previously published short writings both fiction and non. Some Remarks is a magnificent showcase of a brilliantly inventive mind and talent, as he discourses on everything from Sir Isaac Newton to Star Wars. What happens when one of science fiction's most audacious minds turns his full attention to the real world? The History of Science: A brilliant analysis of the epic rivalry between Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, and how their metaphysical clash shaped the modern world. Telecommunications Infrastructure: A legendary, globe-spanning piece of journalism that follows the laying of the longest wire on Earth, revealing the hidden backbone of our connected world. Innovation and the Future: A provocative look at why we've stopped making big things happen, from the decline of the space program to our collective failure to solve our energy problems. The World of Science Fiction: A candid inside look at the divide between "literary" and "genre" fiction, and why SF authors don't always get the respect they deserve.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. First Edition, 1st printing. Bright, clean & tight copy, unread, in AS NEW condition. "Exploring and blending a diversity of topics, including technology, economics, history, science, pop culture, and philosophy, [Stephenson's] books are the products of a keen and adventurous intellect. Not surprisingly, [he] is regularly asked to contribute articles, lectures, and essays to numerous outlets, from major newspapers and cutting-edge magazines to college symposia. This remarkable collection brings together previously published short writings, both fiction and nonfiction, as well as a new essay (and an extremely short story) created specifically for this volume. Stephenson ponders a wealth of subjects, from movies and politics to David Foster Wallace and the Midwestern American College Town; video games to classics-based sci-fi; how geekdom has become cool and how science fiction has become mainstream (whether people admit it or not); the future of publishing and the origins of his novels. Playful and provocative, SOME REMARKS displays Stephenson's opinions and ideas on: the Internet, our dwindling national attention span, and the cultural importance of books and bookishness; Waco, religion, and the cluelessness of secular society; technology, freedom, commerce, and the Chinese; modern Jedi knights, a.k.a. scientists and technologists, and why they are admired and feared by both the left and the right." [jacket copy] "There's an intellectual pill buried deep in Mr. Stephenson's narrative candy, one powerful enough that he deserves to be classified as a major national and international resource."--Wall Street Journal. Pristine hardcover w/brilliant corners & deckle edges (slight age-toning on fore edge pages), a square & tight binding, & clean, intact jacket. …

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Zustand: New. pp. 336.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 336 pages. 9.75x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - #1 New York Times bestselling author Neal Stephenson is, quite simply, one of the best and most respected writers alive. He's taken sf to places it's never been (Snow Crash, Anathem). He's reinvented the historical novel (The Baroque Cycle), the international thriller (Reamde), and both at the same time (Cryptonomicon).Now he treats his legion of fans to Some Remarks, an enthralling collection of essays-Stephenson's first nonfiction work since his long essay on technology, In the Beginning.Was the Command Line, more than a decade ago-as well as new and previously published short writings both fiction and non.Some Remarks is a magnificent showcase of a brilliantly inventive mind and talent, as he discourses on everything from Sir Isaac Newton to Star Wars.…