Ammonite by Nicola Griffith (English) Paperback Book

Description: Ammonite by Nicola Griffith The JAMES TIPTREE JR AWARD-winning novel. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Change or die. These are the only options available on the planet Jeep. Centuries earlier, a deadly virus shattered the original colony, killing the men and forever altering the few surviving women. Now, generations after the colony has lost touch with the rest of humanity, a company arrives to exploit Jeep - and its forces find themselves fighting for their lives.Terrified of spreading the virus, the company abandons its employees, leaving them afraid and isolated from the natives. In the face of this crisis, anthropologist Marghe Taishan arrives to test a new vaccine. As she risks death to uncover the womens biological secret, she finds that she, too, is changing - and realizes that not only has she found a home on Jeep, but that she alone carries the seeds of its destruction... Notes This novel won the James Tiptree Jr Memorial Award. Back Cover Change or die. These are the only options available on the planet Jeep. Centuries earlier, a deadly virus shattered the original colony, killing the men and forever altering the few surviving women. Now, generations after the colony has lost touch with the rest of humanity, anthropologist Marghe Taishan arrives to test a new vaccine. As she risks death to uncover the womens biological secret, she finds that she, too, is changing - and realises that not only has she found a home on Jeep, but that she alone carries the seeds of its destruction . . . A marvellous blend of high adventure and mind-boggling social speculation Kim Stanley Robinson A powerful story of connection, allegiance, and obligation Vonda N. McIntyre Nicola Griffith (1960-) Nicola Griffith was born in Yorkshire and currently lives in Seattle. An alumnus of the Michigan State University Clarion science fiction writing workshop, she has won the Nebula, James Tiptree, Jr and World Fantasy Awards. Flap Change or die. These are the only options available on the planet Jeep. Centuries earlier, a deadly virus shattered the original colony, killing the men and forever altering the few surviving women. Now, generations after the colony has lost touch with the rest of humanity, anthropologist Marghe Taishan arrives to test a new vaccine. As she risks death to uncover the womens biological secret, she finds that she, too, is changing - and realises that not only has she found a home on Jeep, but that she alone carries the seeds of its destruction . . . A marvellous blend of high adventure and mind-boggling social speculation Kim Stanley Robinson A powerful story of connection, allegiance, and obligation Vonda N. McIntyre Nicola Griffith (1960-) Nicola Griffith was born in Yorkshire and currently lives in Seattle. An alumnus of the Michigan State University Clarion science fiction writing workshop, she has won the Nebula, James Tiptree, Jr and World Fantasy Awards. Author Biography Nicola Griffith is a British science fiction author, editor and essayist. Griffith graduated from the Michigan State University Clarion science fiction writing workshop, in 1988, and has won the Nebula, the James Tiptree Jr, the World Fantasy and six LAMBDA Literary Awards. Although born in Yorkshire, she now lives in Seattle, in the USA. Promotional The JAMES TIPTREE JR AWARD-winning novel. Prizes Short-listed for Arthur C. Clarke Award 1994 (UK) Short-listed for British Science Fiction Association Award for Best Novel 1994 (UK) Long Description Change or die. These are the only options available on the planet Jeep. Centuries earlier, a deadly virus shattered the original colony, killing the men and forever altering the few surviving women. Now, generations after the colony has lost touch with the rest of humanity, a company arrives to exploit Jeep - and its forces find themselves fighting for their lives.Terrified of spreading the virus, the company abandons its employees, leaving them afraid and isolated from the natives. In the face of this crisis, anthropologist Marghe Taishan arrives to test a new vaccine. As she risks death to uncover the womens biological secret, she finds that she, too, is changing - and realizes that not only has she found a home on Jeep, but that she alone carries the seeds of its destruction... Promotional "Headline" The JAMES TIPTREE JR AWARD-winning novel. Description for Sales People AMMONITE won the JAMES TIPTREE JR MEMORIAL AWARD. Description for Press or Other Media Centuries after the colony on planet Jeep lost touch with the rest of humanity, the Durallium Company returns to the planet in order to exploit the colonists, who find themselves fighting the company forces and a deadly virus. Details ISBN0575118237 Author Nicola Griffith Year 2012 ISBN-10 0575118237 ISBN-13 9780575118232 Media Book Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-09-13 Pages 416 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Series S.F. Masterworks Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Short Title AMMONITE BY NICOLA GRIFFITH Language English Imprint Gateway UK Release Date 2012-09-13 Audience General NZ Release Date 2012-11-26 AU Release Date 2012-11-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44896743;

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