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Penguin reissues a seminal work of cyberpunk fiction from the Hugo Award-winning author of A Fire Upon the Deep - with a new introduction by Hari KunzruMr Slippery is an illegal computer hacker - a Warlock - and an expert in a new virtual reality technology called the Other Plane. Arrested by US the government and forced to work for them, he finds himself pitted against a new and frightening international cybercriminal: the Mailman.The Mailman is building a network of Warlocks, promising them wealth and power, causing chaos around the globe - but noone has ever met him in person. As Mr Slippery and his sidekick Erythrina drain the world's computational power to track down their formidable adversary, they begin to wonder if they are chasing a ghost. Is the Mailman a man at all? Is he even human?True Names is part of the Penguin Worlds classic science fiction series

'This is a novel that you will wish did not end' Amazon ReviewerEddi McCandry sings rock and roll. But her boyfriend just dumped her, her band just broke up, and life could hardly be worse.Then, walking home through downtown Minneapolis on a dark night, she finds herself drafted into an invisible war between the faerie folk. Now, more than her own survival is at risk-and her own preferences, musical and personal, are very much beside the point.War for the Oaks is a brilliantly entertaining fantasy novel that's as much about this world as about the imagined one.'A brilliantly imaginative book with plenty of magic, beauty, romance and angst' Amazon Reviewer'Different, powerful, skilfully told, this book is a charmer' Amazon Reviewer'I have read and re-read this book countless times' Amazon Reviewer

'This is a novel that you will wish did not end' Amazon ReviewerEddi McCandry sings rock and roll. But her boyfriend just dumped her, her band just broke up, and life could hardly be worse.Then, walking home through downtown Minneapolis on a dark night, she finds herself drafted into an invisible war between the faerie folk. Now, more than her own survival is at risk-and her own preferences, musical and personal, are very much beside the point.War for the Oaks is a brilliantly entertaining fantasy novel that's as much about this world as about the imagined one.'A brilliantly imaginative book with plenty of magic, beauty, romance and angst' Amazon Reviewer'Different, powerful, skilfully told, this book is a charmer' Amazon Reviewer'I have read and re-read this book countless times' Amazon Reviewer

Penguin reissues a seminal work of cyberpunk fiction from the Hugo Award-winning author of A Fire Upon the Deep - with a new introduction by Hari KunzruMr Slippery is an illegal computer hacker - a Warlock - and an expert in a new virtual reality technology called the Other Plane. Arrested by US the government and forced to work for them, he finds himself pitted against a new and frightening international cybercriminal: the Mailman.The Mailman is building a network of Warlocks, promising them wealth and power, causing chaos around the globe - but noone has ever met him in person. As Mr Slippery and his sidekick Erythrina drain the world's computational power to track down their formidable adversary, they begin to wonder if they are chasing a ghost. Is the Mailman a man at all? Is he even human?True Names is part of the Penguin Worlds classic science fiction series

Penguin reissues a work of classic science fiction from the revolutionary author of The Female Man - with a new introduction from Hari KunzruAn explosion in space, a starship stranded at the end of the universe, a group of strangers alone in a barren, alien wilderness. Facing almost certain death, the human survivors of a deep-space crash are determined to ignore the odds and colonize an inhospitable planet, recreating a civilization like the one they have lost forever. Only one woman rejects this path, choosing instead a daring and desperate alternative: to practice the art of dying. But her fellow passengers require her reproductive skills for their survival plan, and they are prepared to impose their regime by force if necessary...Joanna Russ offers an electrifying, original and challenging exploration of individual freedom, power, and our most primitive will to live.We Who Are About To is part of the Penguin Worlds classic science fiction series

A groom promises to be at the church on time, even if he has to come back from the grave to do it.A man inherits a property where he discovers a portrait of a woman that will change his life forever.Two newlyweds find their dream country cottage, unaware of an ancient curse from the previous owners. A gripping, unsettling and utterly chilling collection of short stories from one of Britain's best loved storytellers.

Penguin reissues a work of classic feminist science fiction from the revolutionary author of The Female Man - with a new introduction by Naomi Alderman and Hari KunzruAfter an accident destroys their starship and leaves them stranded on an uncharted but apparently hospitable planet – crewless, with few supplies and without tools – the five female and three male passengers debate how to survive. When it is decided that it is their human duty to colonize and populate their new home, one woman resists. But on an alien world where survival dictates conformity, her rebellion is seen as the worst kind of betrayal . . .Joanna Russ offers an electrifying, original and unflinching exploration of individual freedom, power, and the reality of living in the 'hostile environment'.'Provocative, uncompromising, brave' Guardian'This is an important book. Read it afresh and let it speak to you' The New York Times 'Elegant and electric' Samuel R. Delany