Helliconia is a planet that, due to the massively eccentric orbit of its own sun around another star, experiences seasons that lasts eons. Whole civilisations grow in the Spring, flourish in the Summer and then die in the brutal winters. The human-like inhabitants have been profoundly changed by their experience of this harsh cycle.
In orbit above the planet a terran mission struggles to observe and understand the effects on society of such a massive climatic impact.
Massive, thoroughly researched, minutely organised, full of action, pulp references and deep drama this is a classic trilogy.
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Helliconia is a planet that, due to the massively eccentric orbit of its own sun around another star, experiences seasons that lasts eons. Whole civilisations grow in the Spring, flourish in the Summer and then die in the brutal winters. The human-like inhabitants have been profoundly changed by their experience of this harsh cycle.In orbit above the planet a terran mission struggles to observe and understand the effects on society of such a massive climatic impact.Massive, thoroughly researched, minutely organised, full of action, pulp references and deep drama this is a classic trilogy. A vast world where the seasons last tens of thousands of years - the classic SF epic of worldbuilding. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780575086159
Book Description Condition: New. 2010. Paperback. A vast world where the seasons last tens of thousands of years - the classic SF epic of worldbuilding. Series: S.F. Masterworks. Num Pages: 1328 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: FL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 59. Weight in Grams: 908. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780575086159
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