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Scanners Live in Vain
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023570725
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Venture into a future where space travel demands a heavy price in Cordwainer Smith's thought-provoking science fiction novel, Scanners Live in Vain. In this dystopian vision, technology has advanced to the point where scanners - individuals adapted to withstand the rigors of interstellar flight - exist in a unique and challenging relationship with humanity.
Explore themes of sacrifice, identity, and the cost of progress in this enduring work of space opera. Smith masterfully weaves together elements of steampunk and cyberpunk, creating a world that is both futuristic and strangely familiar. Scanners Live in Vain is a testament to the power of imagination, inviting readers to consider the potential consequences of unchecked technological advancement and the enduring spirit of those who push the boundaries of human exploration. This meticulously prepared edition offers a chance to rediscover a classic of science fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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