Cixin Liu's The Butterfly
A Graphic Novel
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:13th Oct '22
£14.99
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An international collaboration involving 26 writers and illustrators from 14 different countries have transformed 15 of Cixin Liu's – 'China's answer to Arthur C. Clarke' (New Yorker) – award-winning stories into graphic novels. In the face of the destruction of their country, two scientists have a plan. But, like the fluttering of a butterfly's wings, their actions will have consequences more far-reaching than they can imagine. Will they be enough?
In the face of the destruction of their country, two scientists have a plan. But, like the fluttering of a butterfly's wings, their actions will have consequences more far-reaching than they can imagine. Will they be enough?
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 enoA unique blend of scientific and philosophical speculation, politics and history, conspiracy theory and cosmology -- George R.R. Martin
Wildly imaginative, really interesting... The scope of it was immense' -- Barack Obama
A milestone in Chinese science fiction * New York Times *
A marvellous mélange of awe-inspiring scientific concepts, clever plotting and quirky yet plausible characters... Exhilarating, mind-stretching' * TLS *
China's answer to Arthur C. Clarke * New Yorker *
Refreshing * SF Crowsnest *
The 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 * ParSec Magazine *
ISBN: 9781803282787
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84 pages