Chris Beckett Livres

La race humaine s'est multipliée sur Eden, la planète sans lumière. Mais les descendants de Tommy et Angela – leurs ancêtres à tous – se sont séparés en deux clans distincts. Après les premiers affrontements, certains ont choisi de rester sur le continent originel, tandis que les autres sont partis découvrir Monde-Etang. Deux sociétés distinctes se sont ainsi constituées et militarisées, dominées par les hommes. Née sur une île paisible, Etoile a décidé de rejoindre les descendants des explorateurs. Elle découvre avec émerveillement une culture bien plus avancée que la sienne. Et tombe amoureuse de Pierreverte, qui lui offre l'anneau d'Angela, la " Mère d'Eden ". En le portant, Etoile devient la dépositaire d'un grand pouvoir, et va entreprendre de faire dévier le cours de l'histoire.

Charles Bowen is an immigration officer with a difference: the migrants he deals with don't come from other countries but from other universes. Known as shifters, they materialize from parallel timelines, bringing with them a mysterious drug called slip which breaks down the boundary between what is and what might have been, and offers the desperate and the dispossessed the tantalizing possibility of escape. Summoned to investigate a case at the Thurston Meadows Social Inclusion Zone, Bowen struggles to keep track of his place in the world and to uphold the values of the system he has fought so long to maintain... One of Britain's most exciting and innovative science fiction writers, Chris Beckett is the winner of the 2013 Arthur C Clarke Award and the 2009 Edge Hill Prize. Marcher is perhaps his finest work to date. This is the author's preferred text, significantly revised, and the book's first release in the UK.

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Exploring the enchanting realm of alien cultures, this book delves into the fairy tales and folk stories from distant planets, paralleling the rich traditions found on Earth. It showcases the unique legends and magical narratives crafted by alien chroniclers, revealing how these stories reflect their own mysticism and truths. By comparing these narratives to our own, the book invites readers to discover a universe filled with diverse and captivating tales that transcend the boundaries of our world.

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From one of the editors of Carcanet's anthology of Ethiopian Amharic Poetry (Songs We Learn from Trees, 2020), comes a collections about growing up in a hungry country and wondering how to be happy.

"As a species, we have become profoundly talented architects of our own future. And yet, we so often struggle to come to terms with what this means and the responsibility that comes with this ability. As our world is driven along by the breakneck speed of innovation and rapidly-shifting norms and expectations, we sometimes need to find a still, quiet place to pause and think. Future Rising sets out to create such a quiet place, where we can take advantage of our species' knowledge of the environment, world history, and the importance of science to piece together a positive picture of the future."--Publisher's description

This collection features previously uncollected short stories from Chris Beckett, an award-winning author known for his engaging narratives. Each story showcases his unique voice and skillful storytelling, offering readers a fresh perspective on various themes and characters. The anthology highlights Beckett's ability to weave compelling tales that resonate with emotion and thoughtfulness.

This anthology presents 32 science fiction short stories inspired by the prophetic dystopias of J. G. Ballard, a titan of 20th-century literature. Featuring contributions from notable authors like Will Self, Iain Sinclair, Christopher Fowler, Chris Beckett, and a new Jerry Cornelius story by Michael Moorcock, it pays homage to Ballard’s unique vision of a bewildering and alienating world. Ballard’s works, including Empire of the Sun, Crash, and Cocaine Nights, explore the disjointed nature of contemporary reality and classic dystopias such as The Drowned World and High Rise, leaving an indelible mark on literature. This groundbreaking collection, edited by Maxim Jakubowski and Rick McGrath, showcases the uncanny and uneasy relationship between humanity and the future, reflecting Ballard’s influence on literary and science fiction. The anthology includes stories from a diverse array of authors, such as Jeff Noon, Preston Grassmann, Toby Litt, Christine Poulson, and many more, each offering their interpretation of the themes that Ballard so masterfully explored. Through this compilation, readers are invited to engage with the unsettling visions that define our empires of concrete, seen through the warped lens of Ballard's legacy.

Winner of the Edge Hill Short Fiction Award 2009, this a collection of 14 short stories by the author of Dark Eden and The Holy Machine.

We speak of a mother's love, but we forget her power. Power over life. Power to give and to withhold.' Generations after the breakup of the human family of Eden, the Johnfolk emphasise knowledge and innovation, the Davidfolk tradition and cohesion. But both have built hierarchical societies sustained by violence and dominated by men - and both claim to be the favoured children of a long-dead woman from Earth that all Eden knows as Gela, the mother of them all. When Starlight Brooking meets a handsome and powerful man from across Worldpool, she believes he will offer an outlet for her ambition and energy. But she has no idea that she will be a stand-in for Gela herself, and wear Gela's ring on her own finger. And she has no idea of the enemies she will make, no inkling that a time will come when she, like John Redlantern, will choose to kill...

From a rising star of British SF comes the third and final part of the Eden trilogy, from the winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award, 2013.

A marooned outpost of humanity struggles to survive on a startlingly alien world: science fiction as it ought to be from the winner of the Arthur C. Clarke award, 2013

"South America, 1990. Ben Ronson, a British police officer, arrives in a mysterious forest to investigate a spate of killings of a local species called the Duendes. They are silent, vaguely humanoid creatures - with long limbs and black button eyes - that have a strange psychic effect on people, exposing them to their suppressed thoughts and fears. The crimes have taken place in a landscape known as the Delta and to reach it Ben has crossed the Zone, a territory which wipes the memories of all who pass through. He remembers nothing of the preceding days; what he did or felt or saw. Ben is uneasy about what he may have done in the Zone and avoids opening the diaries he kept whilst there, busying himself with the investigation instead. He becomes fascinated by the Duendes, but the closer he gets, the more he begins to unravel. As the Delta starts to take hold of his mind, Ben becomes increasingly haunted by the unopened diaries and the terrible secrets they might hold ..."--Publisher's description.

A captivating and provocative novel that explores the importance of storytelling, as well as questioning how human beings understand our place within society, time and even space. From an Arthur C. Clarke award-winning author.

Proof that literary fiction and science fiction can be one and the same. An intelligent first novel from the winner of the Arthur C. Clarke award, 2013.

A thought-provoking novel about how humans define themselves, and each other, and what that means for our future. From an Arthur C. Clarke award-winning author.

This award-winning magazine showcases a diverse range of content in science fiction and fantasy, including new short stories, articles, artwork, poetry, and book reviews. It serves as a platform for both established and emerging voices in the genre, offering readers a rich tapestry of imaginative narratives and insightful commentary.