{"product_id":"sinopticon-2021-a-celebration-of-chinese-science-fiction-paperback","title":"Sinopticon 2021: A Celebration of Chinese Science Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eXueting Christine Ni\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eXueting Christine Ni\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eNian Yu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning collection of the best in Chinese Science Fiction, from Award-Winning legends to up-and-coming talent, all translated here into English for the first time. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis celebration of Chinese Science Fiction -- thirteen stories, all translated for the first time into English -- represents a unique exploration of the nation's speculative fiction from the late 20th century onwards, curated and translated by critically acclaimed writer and essayist \u003cb\u003eXueting Christine Ni\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the renowned Jiang Bo's 'Starship: Library' to Regina Kanyu Wang's 'The Tide of Moon City', and Anna Wu's 'Meisje met de Parel', this is a collection for all fans of great fiction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAward winners, bestsellers, screenwriters, playwrights, philosophers, university lecturers and computer programmers, these thirteen writers represent the breadth of Chinese SF, from new to old: \u003cb\u003eGu Shi, Han Song, Hao Jingfang, Nian Yu, Wang Jinkang, Zhao Haihong, Tang Fei, Ma Boyong, Anna Wu, A Que, Bao Shu, Regina Kanyu Wang and Jiang Bo\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eXueting Ni\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, translator and speaker on Chinese traditional and pop culture. Her translation work has ranged from comics, poetry, essays, film, fantasy and science fiction. Born In Guangzhou, Christine moved to the UK in 1993, and expresses her love for Britain and China equally. Her aim is to show the West that there is more to Chinese culture than kung fu and \u003ci\u003eMonkey\u003c\/i\u003e (though she thinks both ARE pretty cool). Xueting began giving talks on Chinese culture at Amecon 2008, where she unveiled the western premier of the animated feature \"Stormriders: Clash of Evils\". \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe has written extensively on Chinese culture and China's place in Western pop media both for other publications and her own website of resources here, for anyone interested in China. Presenting publicly in collaboration with companies, theatres, institutions and festivals, she has spoken on tea culture, Chinese animation, indie music, classical literature, Chinese food, film and science fiction. Her book on Chinese deities will be published in June 2018.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 7.7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768663540000,"sku":"9781781088524","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fc79fe97b569abd377d246480c481b04.webp?v=1780334809","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sinopticon-2021-a-celebration-of-chinese-science-fiction-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}