Walter S. Tevis Ordre des livres

Budúcnosť je ubíjajúce miesto. Ľudí je čoraz menej, a tí, čo ostali, blúdia zdrogovaní a omámení po uliciach rozpadajúcich sa miest. Z tohto sveta sa vytratilo umenie, čítanie a deti a mnohí radšej podstúpia agonickú smrť upálením, než by mali pokračovať v takejto bezduchej existencii. (vychádza 12. novembra) „Žiadne otázky, relaxuj.“ To je nové heslo ľudí, posadnutých svojím individuálnym komfortom a pokojom, oslobodených od akejkoľvek práce vďaka robotom. Knihy, filmy a city sú už celé generácie zakázané. Až do dňa, keď sa Paul, osamelý mladý muž, vďaka starej nahrávke naučí čítať. Zmätený kontaktuje najsofistikovanejšieho robota, aký bol kedy vytvorený: Spoffortha, ktorý riadi svet z Newyorskej univerzity a márne túži po tom, čo mu je nedostupné – umrieť. Využije android tento objav na pomoc ľudstvu, alebo ho definitívne zničí? Román Waltera Tevisa bol nominovaný na ocenenie Nebula ako najlepší sci-fi román roku a aj po desaťročiach je to pútavý príbeh zo vzdialenej budúcnosti, v ktorej vidíme dôsledky toho, čo prežívame práve dnes.

This collection features the complete short fiction of a renowned author, celebrated for their bestselling work, The Queen's Gambit. It showcases a diverse range of stories that highlight the author's unique narrative style and thematic depth, offering readers a chance to explore new characters and settings. Perfect for fans and newcomers alike, this anthology promises to captivate with its blend of creativity and insight.

Auf den ersten Blick könnte man Fast Eddie Felson für einen mittelmäßigen Billardspieler mit einem ehrlichen Lächeln und locker sitzender Brieftasche halten. Liegen aber die großen Scheine auf dem Tisch, zeigt Eddie sein ganzes Können und zockt seine Gegner gnadenlos ab. Doch die Chicagoer Billardlegende Minnesota Fats ist ein anderes Kaliber. Fast Eddie riskiert mehr als nur sein Geld und geht einen Pakt ein, um das Spiel seines Lebens zu spielen.

From the bestselling author of The Queen's Gambit, a dramatic science fiction odyssey in which a billionaire ventures into outer space to save Earth The year is 2063. Earth’s energy resources are dangerously close to being depleted, a new world superpower has upset America’s global dominance, and the threat of a new Ice Age looms large. Fortunately, there is one man brave enough—and perhaps foolish enough—to venture beyond the planet to find the mineral resources that will secure the country’s future: Ben Belson. One of the richest men in the world, Belson is haunted by personal demons and wanted for his unlawful space travel, but he will stop at nothing to fulfill his crucial mission—and discover a future greater than he could ever have imagined.

The book holds significant value in literature, recognized by scholars and academicians for its contributions to knowledge. To ensure its preservation for future generations, it has been reprinted in its original format, complete with any marks or annotations from the first publication. This approach maintains the authenticity and true nature of the work, emphasizing its enduring relevance.

Beth Harmon csendes, morózus és első pillantásra jelentéktelen nyolcéves kislány, akit édesanyja halála után árvaházba küldenek. Legfőbb társasága egy másik árva, és a gyermekotthon gondnoka, aki sakkozni tanítja. A sakk szép lassan Beth életének értelmévé válik. Idővel a fiatal tehetség a nyugtatókhoz és az alkoholhoz nyúl, hogy elmenekülhessen a valóság elől. De a sakkpartik során kiélesednek az érzékei, tisztán gondolkodik, és úgy érzi, hogy talán visszanyerheti az irányítást. Tizenhat éves lányként a hidegháborús években már az USA nyílt bajnokságán küzd a győzelemért. Azonban, miközben szakmai képességei egyre fejlődnek, a tét is növekszik, egyre félelmetesebbnek tűnik számára az elszigeteltsége, és egyre csábítóbbá válik a menekülés gondolata. És eljön az a pillanat, amikor a világ legjobb játékosával kell megküzdenie a Szovjetunióban. Képes lesz-e nyerni, vagy végül függőségei áldozatává válik?

W wieku ośmiu lat Beth Harmon trafia do sierocińca. Tam wkrótce odkrywa swoje dwie największe miłości: grę w szachy i środki odurzające. Szachów uczy się w piwnicy, pod okiem gburowatego woźnego, który szybko poznaje się na jej niezwykłym talencie. Małe zielone pigułki są podawane jej i innym maluchom, żeby w domu dziecka łatwiej było utrzymać spokój. Obie obsesje będą towarzyszyć Beth, kiedy opuści dom dziecka, przeniesie się do rodziny adopcyjnej i spróbuje zbudować dla siebie nowe życie. Wspinając się na szczyty amerykańskich, a potem światowych rankingów szachowych, będzie się równocześnie mierzyć z własnym pragnieniem samozniszczenia. "Gambit królowej" to przepiękna książka o samotności i przyjaźni, rywalizacji i współpracy, zagubieniu i poszukiwaniu sensu życia.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Engaging and fast-paced, this gripping coming-of-age novel of chess, feminism, and addiction speeds to a conclusion as elegant and satisfying as a mate in four. Now a highly acclaimed, award-winning Netflix series. Eight year-old orphan Beth Harmon is quiet, sullen, and by all appearances unremarkable. That is, until she plays her first game of chess. Her senses grow sharper, her thinking clearer, and for the first time in her life she feels herself fully in control. By the age of sixteen, she’s competing for the U.S. Open championship. But as Beth hones her skills on the professional circuit, the stakes get higher, her isolation grows more frightening, and the thought of escape becomes all the more tempting.

The remarkable novel upon which the stunning cult film was based. 'Beautiful ... The story of an extraterrestrial visitor from another planet is designed mainly to say something about life on this one' NEW YORK TIMES Thomas Jerome Newton is an extraterrestrial from the planet Anthea, which has been devastated by a series of nuclear wars, and whose inhabitants are twice as intelligent as human beings. When he lands on Earth - in Kentucky, disguised as a human - it's with the intention of saving his own people from extinction. Newton patents some very advanced Anthean technology, which he uses to amass a fortune. He begins to build a spaceship to help the last 300 Antheans migrate to Earth. Meanwhile, Nathan Bryce, a chemistry professor in Iowa, is intrigued by some of the new products Newton's company brings to the market, and already suspects Newton of being an alien. As Bryce and the FBI close in, Newton finds his own clarity and sense of purpose diminishing. Discover the book which inspired the classic film with David Bowie and the new Paramount+ series with Chiwetel Ejiofor!

NOW A MAJOR GOLDEN GLOBE-WINNING NETFLIX SERIES 'Superb' Time Out 'Mesmerizing' Newsweek 'Gripping' Financial Times 'Sheer entertainment. It is a book I reread every few years - for the pure pleasure and skill of it' Michael Ondaatje 'Don't pick this up if you want a night's sleep' Scotsman When she is sent to an orphanage at the age of eight, Beth Harmon soon discovers two ways to escape her surroundings, albeit fleetingly: playing chess and taking the little green pills given to her and the other children to keep them subdued. Before long, it becomes apparent that hers is a prodigious talent, and as she progresses to the top of the US chess rankings she is able to forge a new life for herself. But she can never quite overcome her urge to self-destruct. For Beth, there's more at stake than merely winning and losing. 'I loved it. I just loved it, it really drew me in and I know nothing about chess... The writing about addiction is just fantastic. I underlined so many bits of it... I didn't want it to end' Bryony Gordon on BBC Radio 4 'Few novelists have written about genius - and addiction - as acutely as Walter Tevis' Telegraph