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Embassytown: Available Copies

Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers.

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Paperback. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn the far future, humans have colonized a distant planet, home to the enigmatic Ariekei, sentient beings famed for a language unique in the universe, one that only a few altered human ambassadors can speak. Avice Benner Cho, a human colonist, has returned to Embassytown after years of deep-space adventure. She cannot speak the Ariekei tongue, but she is an indelible part of it, having long ago been made a figure of speech, a living simile in their language. When distant political machinations deliver a new ambassador to Arieka, the fragile equilibrium between humans and aliens is violently upset. Catastrophe looms, and Avice is torn between competing loyalties: to a husband she no longer loves, to a system she no longer trusts, and to her place in a language she cannot speakbut which speaks through her, whether she likes it or not. When distant political machinations deliver a new ambassador to Arieka, the fragile equilibrium between humans and aliens is violently upset. Avice is torn between competing loyalties--to a husband she no longer loves, to a system she no longer trusts, and to her place. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Winner of the Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, China Miéville's astonishing Embassytown is an intelligent and immersive exploration of language in an alien world.Embassytown: a city of contradictions on the outskirts of the universe. Avice is an immerser, a traveller on the immer, the sea of space and time below the everyday, now returned to her birth planet. Here on Arieka, humans are not the only intelligent life, and Avice has a rare bond with the natives, the enigmatic Hosts - who cannot lie. Only a tiny cadre of unique human Ambassadors can speak Language, and connect the two communities. But an unimaginable new arrival has come to Embassytown. And when this Ambassador speaks, everything changes. Catastrophe looms. Avice knows the only hope is for her to speak directly to the alien Hosts. And that is impossible.

Paperback. From the award-winning author of Perdido Street Station and The City & the City"Richly conceived." The New York Times Book ReviewEmbassytown: a city of contradictions on the outskirts of the universe.Avice is an immerser, a traveller on the immer, the sea of space and time below the everyday, now returned to her birth planet. Here on Arieka, humans are not the only intelligent life, and Avice has a rare bond with the natives, the enigmatic Hosts - who cannot lie.Only a tiny cadre of unique human Ambassadors can speak Language, and connect the two communities. But an unimaginable new arrival has come to Embassytown. And when this Ambassador speaks, everything changes.Catastrophe looms. Avice knows the only hope is for her to speak directly to the alien Hosts.And that is impossible.PRAISE FOR CHINA MIEVILLE"[Mieville s] wit dazzles, his humour is lively, and the pure vitality of his imagination is astonishing." Ursula K. Le Guin, The Guardian (on Three Moments of an Explosion)"Dark and thought-provoking." The San Diego Union-Tribune (on The City & The City)"Mieville more than delivers." San Francisco Chronicle (on Kraken)"Compulsively readable." The Washington Post Book World (on Perdido Street Station) An enthralling novel from the award-winning author of Kraken and The City & The City Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Mieville has crafted an extraordinary novel that is not only a moving personal drama but a gripping adventure of alien contact and war. When distant political machinations deliver a new ambassador to Arieka, the fragile equilibrium between humans and aliens is violently upset. Avice is torn between competing loyalties--to a husband she no longer loves, to a system she no longer trusts, and to her place.

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PLAYAWAY! LISTEN WITH A PLAYAWAY withdrawn from the library collection and take a break from audio cds. You will receive a PLAYAWAY, the PRELOADED DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER, with clear performance sound that runs smoothly from beginning to end. Just press the ON button and begin. You can plug in headphones, earbuds or a speaker. It's easy and fun. A PLAYAWAY is small enough to place under your pillow and light enough to bring with you anywhere. Instead of changing cds enjoy one continuous flow of storytelling. Listen then share with a friend. Makes a great birthday, holiday and get well gift. Just a few library markings. Your PLAYAWAY will come with a NEW BATTERY and NEW EARBUDS in a NEW CLOTH DRAWSTRING BAG always tested, prior to shipping, for your satisfaction.

First US Edition with full number line. 8vo. - over 7¾ in. - 9¾ in., 345pp. Slight shelfwear, tight binding, interior text clean. Dust jacket slightly worn but clean, no tears, in mylar cover. Near Fine copy in Near Fine dust jacket.

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Outstanding Copy - A - British - First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Are Clean. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy.

Outstanding Copy - A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Are Clean. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy.

1st edition 1st printing - minor stain and ding to one corner of cover - otherwise dust jacket fine binding strong contents clean - enjoy