Welcome to The Worlds of Cixin Liu,a series of graphic novels created by 35 artists - including writers,illustrators and colourists - from 13 countries,to salute the unique imagination of China's science fiction grandmaster.Bombs fall through the night sky and the city of Belgrade burns. Its citizens huddle in basements,terrified for their lives.In the heart of the city,two men keep watch from a rooftop. But they are not afraid. For they have a plan.Scientist Aleksandar has developed a program that can trigger major atmospheric change across the world - and he needs his friend Reznik's help to run it. If they can find the right point,Aleksandar believes they might trigger a change powerful enough to disrupt the destruction of his country.Like the fluttering of a butterfly's wings can create hurricanes at thousands of miles'distance,Aleksandar's actions will have far-reaching repercussions. But will they be enough
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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCISBN: 9781803282787Number of pages: 84Dimensions: 254 x 178 mm
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A unique blend of scientific and philosophical speculation,politics and history,conspiracy theory and cosmologyWildly imaginative,really interesting... The scope of it was immense'A milestone in Chinese science fictionA marvellous m茅lange of awe-inspiring scientific concepts,clever plotting and quirky yet plausible characters... Exhilarating,mind-stretching'China's answer to Arthur C. ClarkeRefreshingThe full possibilities of the graphic-novel format are utilised through a mix of panel styles,including some beautiful full double spreads and an unforgettable single-panel four-page foldout centrepiece
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