Hyperion

A stunning tour de force filled with transcendent awe and wonder, Hyperion is a masterwork of science fiction that resonates with excitement and invention, the first volume in a remarkable epic by the multiple-award-winning author of The Hollow Man. On the world called Hyperion, beyond the reach of galactic law, waits a creature called the Shrike. There are those who worship it. There are those who fear it. And there are those who have vowed to destroy it. In the Valley of the Time Tombs, where huge, brooding structures move backward through time, the Shrike waits for them all. On the eve of Armageddon, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set forth on a final voyage to Hyperion seeking the answers to the unsolved riddles of their lives. Each carries a desperate hope-and a terrible secret. And one may hold the fate of humanity in his hands. Praise for Dan Simmons and Hyperion "Dan Simmons has brilliantly conceptualized a future 700 years distant. In sheer scope and complexity it matches, and perhaps even surpasses, those of Isaac Asimov and James Blish."-The Washington Post Book World "An unfailingly inventive narrative . . . generously conceived and stylistically sure-handed."-The New York Times Book Review "Simmons's own genius transforms space opera into a new kind of poetry."-The Denver Post "An essential part of any science fiction collection."-Booklist

A stunning tour de force filled with transcendent awe and wonder, Hyperion is a masterwork of science fiction that resonates with excitement and invention, the first volume in a remarkable epic by the multiple-award-winning author of The Hollow Man. On the world called Hyperion, beyond the reach of galactic law, waits a creature called the Shrike. There are those who worship it. There are those who fear it. And there are those who have vowed to destroy it. In the Valley of the Time Tombs, where huge, brooding structures move backward through time, the Shrike waits for them all. On the eve of Armageddon, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set forth on a final voyage to Hyperion seeking the answers to the unsolved riddles of their lives. Each carries a desperate hope-and a terrible secret. And one may hold the fate of humanity in his hands. Praise for Dan Simmons and Hyperion "Dan Simmons has brilliantly conceptualized a future 700 years distant. In sheer scope and complexity it matches, and perhaps even surpasses, those of Isaac Asimov and James Blish."-The Washington Post Book World "An unfailingly inventive narrative . . . generously conceived and stylistically sure-handed."-The New York Times Book Review "Simmons's own genius transforms space opera into a new kind of poetry."-The Denver Post "An essential part of any science fiction collection."-Booklist

The book that reinvented Space Opera. The Canterbury Tales in space - from the Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Terror, which is now a chilling TV show. It is the 29th century and the universe of the Human Hegemony is under threat. Invasion by the warlike Ousters looms, and the mysterious schemes of the secessionist AI TechnoCore bring chaos ever closer. On the eve of disaster, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set fourth on a final voyage to the legendary Time Tombs on Hyperion, home to the Shrike, a lethal creature, part god and part killing machine, whose powers transcend the limits of time and space. The pilgrims have resolved to die before discovering anything less than the secrets of the universe itself. Readers are hooked on Hyperion : 'His narrative is beautifully written . . . I couldn't stop reading. The payoff is totally worth it, as each story unfolds another facet of this incredible universe Simmons has created' Goodreads reviewer, ' One of the best epic, old mythology, and literature inspired, mindblowing, amazingly ingeniously written space operas ' Goodreads reviewer, 'The scope of imagination, wordplay, and critical analysis of humankind is astounding . . . this is a story-driven narrative , and the stories that we're given are well worth the entry into a brave, new, unfamiliar world ' Goodreads reviewer, 'Hyperion has that indescribable, almost lovecraftian terror , dread and brooding present throughout' Goodreads reviewer, 'The superb use of the pilgrim's story telling device , that not only pushes the main story on, but seamlessly provides the depth and vibrancy to lay out this reality to the reader in such a simple, yet compelling way' Goodreads reviewer, 'Imagine a universe where the Earth has been destroyed and humanity is spread out across hundreds of planets. Combine the artful poetry of John Keats with a science fiction retelling of the Canterbury Tales . . . what you have is Hyperion . A masterpiece of literature ' Goodreads reviewer, ' A science fiction classic . . . If you count yourself an sf fan you need to read this. If you just want to read a damn good book this is also for you ' Goodreads reviewer,

The book that reinvented Space Opera. The Canterbury Tales in space - from the Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Terror, which is now a chilling TV show. It is the 29th century and the universe of the Human Hegemony is under threat. Invasion by the warlike Ousters looms, and the mysterious schemes of the secessionist AI TechnoCore bring chaos ever closer. On the eve of disaster, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set fourth on a final voyage to the legendary Time Tombs on Hyperion, home to the Shrike, a lethal creature, part god and part killing machine, whose powers transcend the limits of time and space. The pilgrims have resolved to die before discovering anything less than the secrets of the universe itself. Readers are hooked on Hyperion : 'His narrative is beautifully written . . . I couldn't stop reading. The payoff is totally worth it, as each story unfolds another facet of this incredible universe Simmons has created' Goodreads reviewer, ' One of the best epic, old mythology, and literature inspired, mindblowing, amazingly ingeniously written space operas ' Goodreads reviewer, 'The scope of imagination, wordplay, and critical analysis of humankind is astounding . . . this is a story-driven narrative , and the stories that we're given are well worth the entry into a brave, new, unfamiliar world ' Goodreads reviewer, 'Hyperion has that indescribable, almost lovecraftian terror , dread and brooding present throughout' Goodreads reviewer, 'The superb use of the pilgrim's story telling device , that not only pushes the main story on, but seamlessly provides the depth and vibrancy to lay out this reality to the reader in such a simple, yet compelling way' Goodreads reviewer, 'Imagine a universe where the Earth has been destroyed and humanity is spread out across hundreds of planets. Combine the artful poetry of John Keats with a science fiction retelling of the Canterbury Tales . . . what you have is Hyperion . A masterpiece of literature ' Goodreads reviewer, ' A science fiction classic . . . If you count yourself an sf fan you need to read this. If you just want to read a damn good book this is also for you ' Goodreads reviewer,

The book that reinvented space opera - and the the first volume in the Hyperion Cantos, a remarkable epic by a modern master of science fiction. It is the 29th century and the universe of the Human Hegemony is under threat. Invasion by the warlike Ousters looms, and the mysterious schemes of the secessionist AI TechnoCore bring chaos ever closer. On the eve of disaster, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set fourth on a final voyage to the legendary Time Tombs on Hyperion, home to the Shrike, a lethal creature, part god and part killing machine, whose powers transcend the limits of time and space. The pilgrims have resolved to die before discovering anything less than the secrets of the universe itself. Readers love Hyperion by Dan Simmons: ' One of the best epic, old mythology, and literature inspired, mindblowing, amazingly ingeniously written space operas ' Goodreads reviewer, 'The scope of imagination, wordplay, and critical analysis of humankind is astounding . . . this is a story-driven narrative , and the stories that we're given are well worth the entry into a brave, new, unfamiliar world ' Goodreads reviewer, 'Hyperion has that indescribable, almost Lovecraftian terror , dread and brooding present throughout' Goodreads reviewer, 'Combine the artful poetry of John Keats with a science fiction retelling of the Canterbury Tales . . . what you have is Hyperion . A masterpiece of literature ' Goodreads reviewer, ' A science fiction classic . . . If you count yourself an SF fan you need to read this. If you just want to read a damn good book this is also for you ' Goodreads reviewer,

The book that reinvented space opera - and the the first volume in the Hyperion Cantos, a remarkable epic by a modern master of science fiction. It is the 29th century and the universe of the Human Hegemony is under threat. Invasion by the warlike Ousters looms, and the mysterious schemes of the secessionist AI TechnoCore bring chaos ever closer. On the eve of disaster, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set fourth on a final voyage to the legendary Time Tombs on Hyperion, home to the Shrike, a lethal creature, part god and part killing machine, whose powers transcend the limits of time and space. The pilgrims have resolved to die before discovering anything less than the secrets of the universe itself. Readers love Hyperion by Dan Simmons: ' One of the best epic, old mythology, and literature inspired, mindblowing, amazingly ingeniously written space operas ' Goodreads reviewer, 'The scope of imagination, wordplay, and critical analysis of humankind is astounding . . . this is a story-driven narrative , and the stories that we're given are well worth the entry into a brave, new, unfamiliar world ' Goodreads reviewer, 'Hyperion has that indescribable, almost Lovecraftian terror , dread and brooding present throughout' Goodreads reviewer, 'Combine the artful poetry of John Keats with a science fiction retelling of the Canterbury Tales . . . what you have is Hyperion . A masterpiece of literature ' Goodreads reviewer, ' A science fiction classic . . . If you count yourself an SF fan you need to read this. If you just want to read a damn good book this is also for you ' Goodreads reviewer,

A stunning tour de force filled with transcendent awe and wonder, Hyperion is a masterwork of science fiction that resonates with excitement and invention, the first volume in a remarkable epic by the multiple-award-winning author of The Hollow Man . On the world called Hyperion, beyond the reach of galactic law, waits a creature called the Shrike. There are those who worship it. There are those who fear it. And there are those who have vowed to destroy it. In the Valley of the Time Tombs, where huge, brooding structures move backward through time, the Shrike waits for them all. On the eve of Armageddon, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set forth on a final voyage to Hyperion seeking the answers to the unsolved riddles of their lives. Each carries a desperate hope--and a terrible secret. And one may hold the fate of humanity in his hands. Praise for Dan Simmons and Hyperion "Dan Simmons has brilliantly conceptualized a future 700 years distant. In sheer scope and complexity it matches, and perhaps even surpasses, those of Isaac Asimov and James Blish." -- The Washington Post Book World "An unfailingly inventive narrative . . . generously conceived and stylistically sure-handed." -- The New York Times Book Review "Simmons's own genius transforms space opera into a new kind of poetry." -- The Denver Post "An essential part of any science fiction collection." -- Booklist

A stunning tour de force filled with transcendent awe and wonder, Hyperion is a masterwork of science fiction that resonates with excitement and invention, the first volume in a remarkable epic by the multiple-award-winning author of The Hollow Man . On the world called Hyperion, beyond the reach of galactic law, waits a creature called the Shrike. There are those who worship it. There are those who fear it. And there are those who have vowed to destroy it. In the Valley of the Time Tombs, where huge, brooding structures move backward through time, the Shrike waits for them all. On the eve of Armageddon, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set forth on a final voyage to Hyperion seeking the answers to the unsolved riddles of their lives. Each carries a desperate hope--and a terrible secret. And one may hold the fate of humanity in his hands. Praise for Dan Simmons and Hyperion "Dan Simmons has brilliantly conceptualized a future 700 years distant. In sheer scope and complexity it matches, and perhaps even surpasses, those of Isaac Asimov and James Blish." -- The Washington Post Book World "An unfailingly inventive narrative . . . generously conceived and stylistically sure-handed." -- The New York Times Book Review "Simmons's own genius transforms space opera into a new kind of poetry." -- The Denver Post "An essential part of any science fiction collection." -- Booklist

Mens galaksen kastes ud i en altødelæggende krig, drager syv pilgrimme ud på en sidste færd til en verden kaldet Hyperion. Blandt de gådefulde Tidsgrave, der bevæger sig baglæns gennem tiden, venter det polykrome væsen kendt som Shriken. Der er dem, der tilbeder den. Der er dem, der frygter den. Og der er dem, som har svoret at tilintetgøre den. Om bogen: Hyperion er et visionært mesterværk, der med uhyggelig præcision rammer lige ned i tiden. Værket udforsker de komplekse grænseflader mellem kunstig intelligens, religiøs fanatisme, kolonialisme og moderne krigsførelse, alt imens det betoner fortællingens nødvendighed i skyggen af en truende undergang. På Forlaget Feberdrøm genudgiver vi Dan Simmons’ episke sci-fi, som har haft kultstatus siden den udkom i 1989. Om forfatteren: Dan Simmons (1948-2026) er en af de mest markante stemmer i moderne science fiction og fantasy. Hans imponerende forfatterskab tæller 32 romaner, der spænder fra episk sci-fi over horror til historisk fiktion. Han er især kendt for Hyperion, det første bind i de banebrydende Hyperion Cantos, som vandt den prestigefyldte Hugo Award og siden har opnået status som et uomgængeligt hovedværk.

A stunning tour de force filled with transcendent awe and wonder, Hyperion is a masterwork of science fiction that resonates with excitement and invention, the first volume in a remarkable epic by the multiple-award-winning author of The Hollow Man. On the world called Hyperion, beyond the reach of galactic law, waits a creature called the Shrike. There are those who worship it. There are those who fear it. And there are those who have vowed to destroy it. In the Valley of the Time Tombs, where huge, brooding structures move backward through time, the Shrike waits for them all. On the eve of Armageddon, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set forth on a final voyage to Hyperion seeking the answers to the unsolved riddles of their lives. Each carries a desperate hope-and a terrible secret. And one may hold the fate of humanity in his hands. Praise for Dan Simmons and Hyperion "Dan Simmons has brilliantly conceptualized a future 700 years distant. In sheer scope and complexity it matches, and perhaps even surpasses, those of Isaac Asimov and James Blish."-The Washington Post Book World "An unfailingly inventive narrative . . . generously conceived and stylistically sure-handed."-The New York Times Book Review "Simmons's own genius transforms space opera into a new kind of poetry."-The Denver Post "An essential part of any science fiction collection."-Booklist

A stunning tour de force filled with transcendent awe and wonder, Hyperion is a masterwork of science fiction that resonates with excitement and invention, the first volume in a remarkable epic by the multiple-award-winning author of The Hollow Man. On the world called Hyperion, beyond the reach of galactic law, waits a creature called the Shrike. There are those who worship it. There are those who fear it. And there are those who have vowed to destroy it. In the Valley of the Time Tombs, where huge, brooding structures move backward through time, the Shrike waits for them all. On the eve of Armageddon, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set forth on a final voyage to Hyperion seeking the answers to the unsolved riddles of their lives. Each carries a desperate hope-and a terrible secret. And one may hold the fate of humanity in his hands. Praise for Dan Simmons and Hyperion "Dan Simmons has brilliantly conceptualized a future 700 years distant. In sheer scope and complexity it matches, and perhaps even surpasses, those of Isaac Asimov and James Blish."-The Washington Post Book World "An unfailingly inventive narrative . . . generously conceived and stylistically sure-handed."-The New York Times Book Review "Simmons's own genius transforms space opera into a new kind of poetry."-The Denver Post "An essential part of any science fiction collection."-Booklist