City by Clifford D. Simak - ISBN: 9780575105232
Paperback
Humanity fades; robots and uplifted animals inherit Earth’s future.

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  • Paperback

    272 pages

  • Release Date

    9 August 2011

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Summary

On a far future Earth, mankind’s achievements are immense: artificially intelligent robots, genetically uplifted animals, interplanetary travel, genetic modification of the human form itself.

But nothing comes without a cost. Humanity is tired, its vigour all but gone. Society is breaking down into smaller communities, dispersing into the countryside and abandoning the great cities of the world.

As the human race dwindles and declines, which of its great creations will inherit…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780575105232
ISBN-10:0575105232
Author:Clifford D. Simak
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Imprint:Gollancz
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:272
Release Date:9 August 2011
Weight:238g
Dimensions:133mm x 200mm x 20mm
Series:S.F. Masterworks
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Critics Review

‘just about any work by Simak deserves to be considered a classic and City is no exception, it’s a unique perspective on the race of man and a fantastic read.’

an underrated writer who is worthy or reassessment. * SFFWORLD.COM *
just about any work by Simak deserves to be considered a classic and City is no exception, it’s a unique perspective on the race of man and a fantastic read. * SFBOOK.COM *

About The Author

Clifford D. Simak

Born in Wisconsin, Clifford Donald Simak (1904-1988) began writing SF in 1931 and was a regular contributor to John W Campbell’s Astounding Stories. He won the Nebula and multiple Hugo Awards, and in 1977 was the third writer to be named a Grand Master by SFWA.

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