The Complete Cosmicomics - by Italo Calvino (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The definitive edition of the cosmicomics, Italo Calvino's short stories exploring natural phenomena and the origins of the universe. <i>The Complete Cosmicomics</i> brings together all of these enchanting stories--including some never before translated--in one volume for the first time.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The definitive edition of the cosmicomics, Italo Calvino's short stories explore natural phenomena and the origins of the universe. <i>The Complete Cosmicomics</i> brings together all of these enchanting stories -- including some never before translated -- in one volume for the first time.</b> <br/><br/>Italo Calvino's beloved cosmicomics cross planets and traverse galaxies, speed up time or slow it down to the particles of an instant. Through the eyes of an ageless guide named Qfwfq, Calvino explores natural phenomena and tells the story of the origins of the universe. Poignant, fantastical, and wise, these thirty-four dazzling stories -- collected here in one definitive anthology -- relate complex scientific and mathematical concepts to our everyday world. They are an indelible (and unfailingly delightful) literary achievement. <br/><br/>"Nimble and often hilarious . . . Trying to describe such a diverse and entertaining mix, I have to admit, just as Calvino does so often, that my words fail here, too. There's no way I -- or anyone, really -- can muster enough of them to quite capture the magic of these stories . . . Read this book, please." -- Colin Dwyer, <i>NPR</i><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><b> We were peering into this darkness, criss-crossed with voices, when the change took place: the only real, great change I ve ever happened to witness, and compared to it the rest is nothing. from <i>The Complete Cosmicomics</i></b><br /><br /> Italo Calvino s beloved cosmicomics cross planets and traverse galaxies, speed up time or slow it down to the particles of an instant. Through the eyes of an ageless guide named Qfwfq, Calvino explores natural phenomena and tells the story of the origins of the universe. Poignant, fantastical, and wise, these thirty-four dazzling stories collected here in one definitive anthology relate complex scientific and mathematical concepts to our everyday world. They are an indelible (and unfailingly delightful) literary achievement.<br /><br /> Nimble and often hilarious . . . Trying to describe such a diverse and entertaining mix, I have to admit, just as Calvino does so often, that my words fail here, too. There s no way I or anyone, really can muster enough of them to quite capture the magic of these stories . . . Read this book, please. Colin Dwyer, NPR<br /><br /><b>Italo Calvino</b> (1923 1985) attained worldwide renown as one of the twentieth century s greatest storytellers. Born in Cuba, he was raised in San Remo, Italy, and later lived in Turin, Paris, Rome, and elsewhere. Among his many works are the novels <i>If on a winter s night a traveler</i> and <i>The Baron in the Trees</i>, as well as numerous collections of fiction, folktales, criticism, and essays. His work has been translated into dozens of languages.<br /> <br /><br />"<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>"Italy's most beloved modern writer" (<i>Washington Post</i>), ITALO CALVINO (1923-1985) attained worldwide renown as one of the twentieth century's greatest storytellers. His works--including the novels <i>Invisible Cities</i>, <i>If on a winter's night a traveler</i>, and <i>The Baron in the Trees</i>--have been translated into dozens of languages.
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