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| illustrator =
| illustrator =
| cover_artist = [[Chris Moore (artist)|Chris Moore]]
| cover_artist = [[Chris Moore (artist)|Chris Moore]]
| country = [[United Kingdom]]
| country = United Kingdom
| language = [[English language|English]]
| language = English
| series = [[Revelation Space universe|Revelation Space]]
| series = [[Revelation Space universe|Revelation Space]]
| genre = [[Hard science fiction|Hard sci-fi]] [[novel]]
| genre = [[Hard science fiction|Hard sci-fi]] novel
| publisher = [[Victor Gollancz Ltd|Gollancz]]
| publisher = [[Victor Gollancz Ltd|Gollancz]]
| release_date = 2001
| release_date = 2001
| english_release_date =
| english_release_date =
| media_type = Print ([[hardcover]] and [[paperback]])
| media_type = Print (hardback & paperback)
| pages =
| pages =
| isbn = 978-0575-06877-3
| isbn = 978-0575-06877-3
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| followed_by = [[Revelation Space]]
| followed_by = [[Revelation Space]]
}}
}}
'''''Chasm City''''' is a 2001 [[science fiction]] [[novel]] by [[author]] [[Alastair Reynolds]], set in the [[Revelation Space universe]]. It deals with themes of [[identity (social science)|identity]], [[memory]], and [[immortality]], and many of its scenes are concerned primarily with describing the unusual societal and physical structure of the titular city, a major nexus of Reynolds's universe. It won the 2002 [[BSFA Award|British Science Fiction Association award]].
'''''Chasm City''''' is a 2001 science fiction novel by author [[Alastair Reynolds]], set in the [[Revelation Space universe]]. It deals with themes of [[identity (social science)|identity, memory, and immortality, and many of its scenes are concerned primarily with describing the unusual societal and physical structure of the titular city, a major nexus of Reynolds's universe. It won the 2002 [[BSFA Award|British Science Fiction Association award]].


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
''Chasm City'' is framed and largely written in the voice of [[Tanner Mirabel]], a security expert who has come to Chasm City to avenge the death of his former client's wife at the hands of a "postmortal" noble named Argent Reivich.
''Chasm City'' is framed and largely written in the voice of [[Tanner Mirabel]], a security expert who has come to Chasm City to avenge the death of his former client's wife at the hands of a "postmortal" noble named Argent Reivich.


Tanner arrives to find that [[Epsilon Eridani in fiction|Yellowstone]], the most advanced civilization in human history, has descended into squalor; an alien [[nanotech]] [[virus]] known as the [[Melding Plague]] has wreaked havoc throughout the system. Chasm City, a dense forest of mile-high [[shapeshifting]] [[skyscrapers]], has melted into a slum. The Glitter Band, a sparkling diorama of ten thousand orbital habitats, has been reduced to a "Rust Belt" of a few hundred survivors, mostly primitive and pre-nanotech antiques.
Tanner arrives to find that [[Epsilon Eridani in fiction|Yellowstone]], the most advanced civilization in human history, has descended into squalor; an alien [[nanotech]] virus known as the [[Melding Plague]] has wreaked havoc throughout the system. Chasm City, a dense forest of mile-high [[shapeshifting]] skyscrapers, has melted into a slum. The Glitter Band, a sparkling diorama of ten thousand orbital habitats, has been reduced to a "Rust Belt" of a few hundred survivors, mostly primitive and pre-nanotech antiques.


In this chaos of plague and desolation, Tanner seeks his [[predation|prey]], only to discover that Reivich is more clever than he originally thought. In the midst of his hunt, he begins experiencing virus-induced [[flashback (psychological phenomenon)|flashback]]s from the life of [[Sky Haussman]], the founder of his home world, [[Sky's Edge]], who is both revered and reviled for the crimes he committed for his people.
In this chaos of plague and desolation, Tanner seeks his prey, only to discover that Reivich is more clever than he originally thought. In the midst of his hunt, he begins experiencing virus-induced [[flashback (psychological phenomenon)|flashback]]s from the life of [[Sky Haussman]], the founder of his home world, [[Sky's Edge]], who is both revered and reviled for the crimes he committed for his people.


From the depths of the gas plume at the heart of Chasm City, to the [[Aristocracy (class)|aristocrat]]ic canopy spanning what remains of the skyscrapers, Mirabel begins to unravel the mystery of the Melding Plague.
From the depths of the gas plume at the heart of Chasm City, to the [[Aristocracy (class)|aristocrat]]ic canopy spanning what remains of the skyscrapers, Mirabel begins to unravel the mystery of the Melding Plague.


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
''Chasm City'' won the 2002 [[BSFA Award|British Science Fiction Association award]].<ref>{{cite journal|date=April 12, 2002|title=N.b.news|journal=Bookseller|issue= 5021|pages=p6|issn=00067539}}</ref><ref name="urlBook Prize Information - British Science Fiction Association Award - Best Novel">{{cite web |url=http://www.bookprizeinfo.com/showprize.php?prize=35 |title=Book Prize Information - British Science Fiction Association Award - Best Novel |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>
''Chasm City'' won the 2002 [[BSFA Award|British Science Fiction Association award]].<ref>{{cite journal|date=12 April 2002|title=N.b.news|journal=Bookseller|issue= 5021|pages=p6|issn=00067539}}</ref><ref name="urlBook Prize Information - British Science Fiction Association Award - Best Novel">{{cite web |url=http://www.bookprizeinfo.com/showprize.php?prize=35 |title=Book Prize Information – British Science Fiction Association Award – Best Novel |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
;Bibliography
;Bibliography
* Cannon, Peter, and Jeff Zaleski. "Chasm City (Book)". ''Publishers Weekly'' 249.10 (11 Mar. 2002): 56.
* Cannon, Peter, and Jeff Zaleski. "Chasm City (Book)". ''Publishers Weekly'' 249.10 (11 March 2002): 56.
* Cassada, Jackie. "Chasm City (Book)". ''Library Journal'' 127.7 (15 Apr. 2002): 128.
* Cassada, Jackie. "Chasm City (Book)". ''Library Journal'' 127.7 (15 April 2002): 128.
* Mort, John. "Chasm City (Book)". ''Booklist'' 98.15 (Apr. 2002): 1313.
* Mort, John. "Chasm City (Book)". ''Booklist'' 98.15 (Apr. 2002): 1313.
* Vanderbilt, Tom. "Alastair Reynolds, Chasm City". ''Artforum International'' 42.4 (Dec. 2003): 128-128.
* Vanderbilt, Tom. "Alastair Reynolds, Chasm City". ''Artforum International'' 42.4 (Dec. 2003): 128–128.


== External links ==
== External links ==

Revision as of 08:01, 24 June 2013

This article is about the book. For the city, see List of Revelation Space locations: Chasm City.
Chasm City
A book cover showing a starscape, featuring a dumbell-shaped starship heading towards a large red planet
AuthorAlastair Reynolds
Cover artistChris Moore
LanguageEnglish
SeriesRevelation Space
GenreHard sci-fi novel
PublisherGollancz
Publication date
2001
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typePrint (hardback & paperback)
ISBN978-0575-06877-3
Preceded byThe Prefect 
Followed byRevelation Space 

Chasm City is a 2001 science fiction novel by author Alastair Reynolds, set in the Revelation Space universe. It deals with themes of [[identity (social science)|identity, memory, and immortality, and many of its scenes are concerned primarily with describing the unusual societal and physical structure of the titular city, a major nexus of Reynolds's universe. It won the 2002 British Science Fiction Association award.

Synopsis

Chasm City is framed and largely written in the voice of Tanner Mirabel, a security expert who has come to Chasm City to avenge the death of his former client's wife at the hands of a "postmortal" noble named Argent Reivich.

Tanner arrives to find that Yellowstone, the most advanced civilization in human history, has descended into squalor; an alien nanotech virus known as the Melding Plague has wreaked havoc throughout the system. Chasm City, a dense forest of mile-high shapeshifting skyscrapers, has melted into a slum. The Glitter Band, a sparkling diorama of ten thousand orbital habitats, has been reduced to a "Rust Belt" of a few hundred survivors, mostly primitive and pre-nanotech antiques.

In this chaos of plague and desolation, Tanner seeks his prey, only to discover that Reivich is more clever than he originally thought. In the midst of his hunt, he begins experiencing virus-induced flashbacks from the life of Sky Haussman, the founder of his home world, Sky's Edge, who is both revered and reviled for the crimes he committed for his people.

From the depths of the gas plume at the heart of Chasm City, to the aristocratic canopy spanning what remains of the skyscrapers, Mirabel begins to unravel the mystery of the Melding Plague.

Awards and nominations

Chasm City won the 2002 British Science Fiction Association award.[1][2]

See also

References

Notes
  1. ^ "N.b.news". Bookseller (5021): p6. 12 April 2002. ISSN 0006-7539. {{cite journal}}: |pages= has extra text (help)
  2. ^ "Book Prize Information – British Science Fiction Association Award – Best Novel".
Bibliography
  • Cannon, Peter, and Jeff Zaleski. "Chasm City (Book)". Publishers Weekly 249.10 (11 March 2002): 56.
  • Cassada, Jackie. "Chasm City (Book)". Library Journal 127.7 (15 April 2002): 128.
  • Mort, John. "Chasm City (Book)". Booklist 98.15 (Apr. 2002): 1313.
  • Vanderbilt, Tom. "Alastair Reynolds, Chasm City". Artforum International 42.4 (Dec. 2003): 128–128.
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