Blood Music, by Greg Bear and Greg Bear
Condition: Good.
"Blood Music" by Greg Bear is a groundbreaking novel in the cyberpunk genre, released in 1986. It tackles the existential dread surrounding technological advancements, particularly in the wake of the Cold War. Central to the plot is Vergil Ulam, a scientist whose revolutionary genetic engineering breakthrough is deemed too perilous for humanity. Instead of destroying his work, he injects himself with it, setting off a chain of events that threaten all of civilization. Bear intricately weaves a narrative that examines the consequences of scientific hubris and the emergence of a new intelligence, making it not just a suspenseful tale, but also a poignant reflection on our relationship with technology."
Moderate rubbing.
Ace
Paperback
ISBN: 0441067964
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"Blood Music" by Greg Bear is a groundbreaking novel in the cyberpunk genre, released in 1986. It tackles the existential dread surrounding technological advancements, particularly in the wake of the Cold War. Central to the plot is Vergil Ulam, a scientist whose revolutionary genetic engineering breakthrough is deemed too perilous for humanity. Instead of destroying his work, he injects himself with it, setting off a chain of events that threaten all of civilization. Bear intricately weaves a narrative that examines the consequences of scientific hubris and the emergence of a new intelligence, making it not just a suspenseful tale, but also a poignant reflection on our relationship with technology."
Moderate rubbing.
Ace
Paperback
ISBN: 0441067964
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