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Enchanting tales of a universe in evolution.
If you're intrigued by the blend of science and fantasy, "The Complete Cosmicomics" will be a literary delight for you. Calvino crafts a universe where characters are as whimsical as they are scientifically rooted, evoking laughter and wonder with each tale. Reading Calvino is diving into a playful yet profound exploration of existence—it's a collection that both enlightens and entertains.
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The Complete Cosmicomics
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ISBN: 9780141189680
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 2010-05-06
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Science Fiction,
Italian Literature,
Adventure,
Magical Realism,
Literature,
Speculative Fiction,
Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.13
(rated by 4221 readers)
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The Cosmicomics tell the story of the history of the universe, from the big bang, through millennia and across galaxies. It is witnessed through the eyes of 'cosmic know-it-all' Qfwfq, an exuberant, chameleon-like figure, who takes the shape of a dinosaur, a mollusc, a steamer captain, and a moon milk gatherer, among others. This is the first complete edition in English of Italo Calvino's funny, whimsical, and delightful stories, which blend scientific fact, flights of fancy, parody, and wordplay to show the strangeness and the wonders of the world.
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!
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Books in Very Good Condition
This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Well Read Condition
This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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