The Player of Games

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4.8

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金額に見合う価値

4.4

18 件の評価


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‘Banks is a phenomenon.’
  1. William Gibson
Folio presents The Player of Games by Iain M. Banks, the second book in the acclaimed Culture series and the first ever illustrated edition, featuring brooding cinematic artwork by sci-fi artist Dániel Taylor. The Player of Games offers a view inside Culture itself – in this far-future utopia, there is no money, no scarcity, even death is uncommon, while society itself is automated by seemingly benevolent AI known as Minds. Bound in sumptuous maroon cloth, star-speckled and foil-blocked in gold and blood-red, this exclusive slipcased edition is a crucial volume in the library of any sci-fi connoisseur. Though part of a sequence that broadened the intellectual scope of science-fiction literature, The Player of Games remains a mesmeric standalone read, an idea supernova that combines the surreal concepts of Philip K. Dick with the world-building of Frank Herbert’s Dune novels and the intellectual rigour of Asimov. Iain M. Banks has influenced a host of writers and artists, from Irvine Welsh to experimental pop star Grimes, while The Player of Games showcases precisely why The Times named him one of the 50 greatest British writers since 1945.

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5つ星のうち5の評価

Amazing book. Truly a masterpiece.

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 5
5つ星のうち5の評価

Beautiful production, collectible as well as readable. Handsome presentation.

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 5
5つ星のうち5の評価

A very delightful surprise of a science fiction novel.

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 5
5つ星のうち5の評価

Love the books I received, but I do think The Player of Games is significantly overpriced. But, as it is my favourite sci-fi book ever (and I've been reading sci-fi for the last 65 years), I decided to treat myself for Christmas.

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 3
5つ星のうち5の評価

Super edition

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 5
5つ星のうち5の評価

A great series of books presented in a beautiful edition. I look forward to more.

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 4
5つ星のうち5の評価

Easily the most impressive version of this book ever printed. Sure to please any fan of Iain M. Bank's Culture novels.

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 5
5つ星のうち5の評価

Love the book, a great display piece.

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 4
5つ星のうち5の評価

Waiting for Christmas to fully open this book. It is almost my partner's favourite Culture novel. If the Folio society released Use of weapons then we would just have to get it because that is the true favourite.

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 5
5つ星のうち4の評価

I know Folio books are expensive, I buy them because I do appreciate the experience of owning and reading a book of quality, but, on this occasion I do feel that The Player of Games is overpriced in comparison to all other Folio books I have purchased over the last three years. I don't think I am alone in this view.

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 3
5つ星のうち3の評価

Normally I don't write product reviews. I have about twelve Folio Society books now and have always been extremely satisfied with the overall quality of these books. However, given the experience I had after purchasing The Player of Games by Iain M Banks, I thought it was important to raise awareness regarding a manufacturing defect of this product, which I hope The Folio Society have now addressed. Within a few hours of reading this book I noticed, in horror, that the letters on the spine and the art work on the front cover was starting to rub off! Given the price of this book, and as someone who is very meticulous in preserving the quality of my collection for many years to come, I always make sure that my hands are clean and dry before handling Folio Society books, and never eat while reading. So, I'm sure you can imagine my shock when I saw these defects. Anyway, as mentioned, I hope The Folio Society have addressed this issue now and, on a positive note, Customer Service acknowledged the defect when I wrote to them and were very quick to send me a replacement.

品質: 2
金額に見合う価値: 3
5つ星のうち5の評価

Amazing, love the style and illustrations.. hope they keep the same formula for the rest of the series.... please please say you are going to do the full culture series pretty please with cherry on top

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 5
5つ星のうち5の評価

May there be more of the Banks universe printed!

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 5
5つ星のうち5の評価

Great images and beautiful cover design of this modern classic.

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 5
5つ星のうち5の評価

Beautiful but a little dear even for this quality.

5つ星のうち5の評価

Lovely quality book with great art inside. Looks lovely on a shelf with my other Ian M Banks book from Folio.

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 5
5つ星のうち4の評価

Another beautiful Iain M. Banks volume; absoultely gorgeous. But it's a "large print" presentation that barely justifies the 350+ page count, and it's a challenge to see where the £80 is going when Consider Phlebas is the same price and a monster of a book... Still, I'm happy to pay it and consider it a down payment on The Use of Weapons. You'll keep printing them, if I keep buying them, right? Let's see if we can keep going till Feersum Endjinn...

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 2
5つ星のうち5の評価

I love this exciting looking book and I am looking forward to reading it.

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 5
5つ星のうち5の評価

I can't wait for the remainder of the Culture series.

品質: 5
金額に見合う価値: 5