Book Recommendation Ten Science Fiction Books

1. "Tiannian": Bringing new solutions to the "Three-body" problem faced by Chinese science fiction

Written by He Xi, Sichuan Literature and Art Publishing House, October 2015

"The Three-Body Problem" solved the high-level problems of Chinese science fiction, but at the same time it brought the "Three-Body Problem" to Chinese science fiction, that is, how to achieve the transcendence of the "Three-Body Problem". It has been 10 years since it was serialized in "Science Fiction World" magazine, but "The Three-Body Problem" still firmly occupies the center of science fiction topics.

He Xi is a colleague whom Liu Cixin respects. At the China-Turkish science fiction exchange event held during the Turkish Book Fair two months ago, when the host asked about the overall situation of Chinese science fiction, Liu Cixin recommended three writers, one of whom was He Xi. Liu Cixin once said: "We can be shocked by the imagination and creativity in one science fiction novel, and then comprehend the profound philosophy in another, and be attracted by the twists and turns of the third one, but to learn from one novel at the same time To get these surprises, you can only read He Xi. ""Tian Nian" is such a grand and delicate work. It represents the direction of key breakthroughs in Chinese science fiction, relying mainly on shocking creative imagination. In this direction, the most elite forces of Chinese science fiction such as Liu Cixin, Wang Jinkang, and He Xi have been concentrated. We are still not sure whether this work will bring transcendence in the market, but one thing is very certain: it brings a promising new solution to the "Three-body" problem faced by Chinese science fiction.

2. "Physics in "Three Body"": A model of communication between scientists and science fiction writers

Written by Li Miao, Sichuan Science and Technology Press, April 2015

Professor Li Miao is a theoretical physicist in my country. This book has won the favor of readers with its convincing, witty and interesting answers to many scientific puzzles in "The Three-Body Problem". It is not only evidence that "Three-Body" has become a phenomenal book, but also sets a model for communication between scientists and science fiction writers.

3. "The Soloist": The new voice of science fiction boundary destroyer

Written by Han Song, Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House, April 2015

Han Song is An outlier in the science fiction world, and also the pride of the science fiction world. He has a deep insight into the real world and a compassionate heart. His novels are like mazes of language, creating countless alarming images in the ambiguity. Han Song is not only a destroyer of the boundaries of science fiction, he also represents an important direction, using the sharp edge of fantasy to reconstruct our world and allow us to examine the truth from multiple angles. "The Soloist" is the latest achievement of Korean fantasy, continuing his consistent style and themes.

4. "The Worst Universe, the Earth": Collision and Adaptation between Liu Cixin's Science Fiction Concept and Creative Practice

Written by Liu Cixin, Sichuan Science and Technology Press, December 2015< /p>

Can Liu Cixin’s success be replicated? Is his appearance accidental or inevitable? As Liu Cixin's influence grows, these issues have become more and more controversial. This collection of critical essays uses time as a line to select representative articles and locate the nodes in the evolution of the author's thoughts and ideas. It systematically presents the collision and readaptation process of Liu Cixin's science fiction concepts and creative practice, as well as his inheritance and innovation of traditional science fiction. considered as answers to such questions. Liu Cixin's articles contain few theoretical terms and are characterized by sincerity, simplicity, and wisdom. They are quite enlightening and interesting to read.

5. "The Martian": Another possibility of hard science fiction

[US] Written by Andy Weir, translated by Chen Zhuo, Yilin Publishing House, October 2015

One of the imported science fiction novels that attracted attention in 2015. This depends not only on the success of the movie of the same name, but also on the charm of the novel itself. It is a type of hard science fiction that Chinese readers love, but it is different from the seriousness of Liu Cixin, Wang Jinkang, and He Xi. The language is humorous and combined with fashion elements, showing another possibility of hard science fiction creation. This book is one of the "Fantasy Series" created by Yilin Publishing House. There are not enough science fiction books in Lin's translation, but the selection of manuscripts is quite high.

6. "Enemy-Killing Algorithm": The author is called Liu Yukun

[American] Written by Liu Yukun, translated by Xiao Aoran and others, Sichuan Science and Technology Press, March 2015

When commenting on the breakthrough success of "The Three-Body Problem" in the United States, people in the Japanese science fiction circle said: That is because Chinese science fiction not only has Liu Cixin, but also Liu Yukun. Liu Yukun is one of the Chinese science fiction writers who has emerged in the American science fiction circle in recent years. He is also the winner of the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award. He not only translated The Three-Body Problem, but also translated and introduced to the United States the works of many young science fiction writers such as Chen Qiufan, Xia Jia, Baoshu, and Tang Bandi. His novels combine the depth of Eastern philosophy, the hard core of science fiction, and pure literary quality. "Algorithm of Killing Enemies" contains many of his representative works, which are of great reference value. (Recommended book list to improve reading skills, welcome to visit the book recommendation hall often~)

7. "Death Puzzle": a typical Dick-style work

[American] Written by Philip Dick, translated by Zhu Ningyan, Sichuan Science and Technology Press, April 2015

Philip Dick lived in poverty during his lifetime, but became the darling of Hollywood after his death. He is the science fiction writer whose novels have been adapted into science fiction movies the most. .

Reality and fiction are the core themes of Dick's novels. "Death Puzzle" is a typical Dick-style work: 14 immigrants were sent to a planet full of strange creatures, and there were people who lived before the arrival of the immigration era. The mysterious building that already exists - it tempts everyone to enter, but appears differently in everyone's eyes. As the colonists die mysteriously one after another, the survivors discover that they may not be awake but in a dream. After reading this work, you will understand why so many critics consider Dick a pioneer of the fantasy world in the "Matrix" movies.

Dick’s works have been introduced by Lijiang Publishing House, Jiangsu Education Publishing House and Yilin Publishing House in the past. This time, Science Fiction World Magazine and Sichuan Science and Technology Press jointly introduced Dick's relatively early masterpiece. After the publication of these five works, including "The Mystery of Death", the current domestic scale science fiction series "World Science Fiction Masters Series" also reached No. 138.

8. "Count Zero": The sequel to "Neuromancer"

[American] Written by William Gibson, translated by Yao Xianghui, Jiangsu Phoenix Literature and Art Publishing House, April 2015

This book is an American competition The sequel to the masterpiece "Neuromancer" by burpunk master William Gibson, it still describes a world of high technology and low life, full of foresight and profound analysis of technological society. Cyberpunk science fiction is not fully developed in our country, and the introduction of this type of works is also very limited. Shanghai Reader, the co-publisher of this book, has continued to focus on science fiction in the past two years, focusing on famous works by famous writers. The number of books published is considerable, and the sales through channels are also impressive, but there are few groundbreaking topics. "Count Zero" is one of the new themes they developed.

9. "2014 Chinese Science Fiction Works": The Year of Short and Medium Science Fiction

Editor-in-Chief Yao Haijun, People's Literature Publishing House, August 2015

2015 Nearly 50 original science fiction anthologies have been published, and there are four annual anthologies. This anthology is part of the science fiction project of People's Literature Publishing House. Its goal is to present the current situation of short and medium science fiction creation in the past year as objectively as possible, and strive to become an authoritative annual selection.

10. "The Last Three Nuclear Bombs": The fun and warmth of children's science fiction

Written by Zuo Wei, Dalian Publishing House, January 2015

New talents born in the 1980s This children's science fiction work by children's literature writer Zuo Wei won the first "Moby Dick" Original Fantasy Children's Literature Award co-sponsored by Dalian Publishing House and other units. Children's science fiction has a good tradition in our country, and there have been classic works such as "Little Smart". This book combines creative imagination with the fun and warmth of children's world. Relying on the "White Whale" excellent fantasy children's literature reading and creation activities, Dalian Publishing House is gradually developing into a new center for children's science fiction publishing.