{"product_id":"pirate-utopia-hardcover-2","title":"Pirate Utopia - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBruce Sterling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn Coulthart\u003c\/b\u003e (Artist), \u003cb\u003eWarren Ellis\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal introduction by Warren Ellis, author of \u003ci\u003eTransmetropolitan\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGun Machine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWho are these bold rebels pillaging their European neighbors in the name of revolution? The Futurists  Utopian pirate warriors of the diminutive Regency of Carnaro, scourge of the Adriatic Sea. Mortal enemies of communists, capitalists, and even fascists (to whom they are not \u003ci\u003eentirely\u003c\/i\u003e unsympathetic). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe ambitious Soldier-Citizens of Carnaro are led by a brilliant and passionate coterie of the perhaps insane. Lorenzo Secondari, World War I veteran, engineering genius, and leader of Croatian raiders. Frau Piffer, Syndicalist manufacturer of torpedos at a factory run by and for women. The Ace of Hearts, a dashing Milanese aristocrat, spymaster, and tactical savant. And the Prophet, a seductive warrior-poet who leads via free love and military ruthlessness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFresh off of a worldwide demonstration of their might, can the Futurists engage the aid of sinister American traitors and establish global domination?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBruce Sterling\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eSchismatrix\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Zenith Angle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eZeitgeist\u003c\/i\u003e) is an internationally-bestselling author, journalist, editor, columnist, and critic. He is perhaps best known for his ten visionary science fiction novels, as a founder of the cyberpunk movement, and as the editor of the quintessential cyberpunk anthology \u003ci\u003eMirrorshades\u003c\/i\u003e. His much-heralded nonfiction includes \u003ci\u003eThe Hacker Crackdown: Law and Disorder on the Electronic Frontier\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Epic Struggle of the Internet of Things\u003c\/i\u003e. A renowned expert on technology, Sterling has appeared on ABC's \u003ci\u003eNightline\u003c\/i\u003e, the BBC's \u003ci\u003eThe Late Show\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMTV\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTechTV\u003c\/i\u003e, and in \u003ci\u003eWired\u003c\/i\u003e where he is a featured blogger, as well as in \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFortune\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNature\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLa Stampa\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLa Repubblica\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other venues. Sterling splits his time among the cities of Austin, Turin, and Belgrade. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarren Ellis\u003c\/b\u003e is the internationally-bestselling author of the graphic novels \u003ci\u003eTransmetropolitan\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFell\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRed\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePlanetary\u003c\/i\u003e, and the novels \u003ci\u003eGun Machine\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCrooked Little Vein\u003c\/i\u003e. His graphic novel \u003ci\u003eIron Man Extermis\u003c\/i\u003e was the basis for the blockbuster \u003ci\u003eIron Man 3\u003c\/i\u003e movie. He has written for \u003ci\u003eVice\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWired UK\u003c\/i\u003e and is currently at work on various projects. Ellis lives in London. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Coulthart\u003c\/b\u003e is the World Fantasy Award-winning illustrator and designer of the iconic \u003ci\u003eSteampunk\u003c\/i\u003e anthology series, the \u003ci\u003eThe Thackery T. Lambshead Pocket Guide to Eccentric and Discredited Diseases\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLovecraft's Monsters\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eClive Barker's A?Z of Horror\u003c\/i\u003e. He was the Artist Guest of Honour at Ars Necronomica 2015. Coulthart lives in Manchester, England. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWorld Fantasy Award nominee \u003cb\u003eChristopher Brown\u003c\/b\u003e's novel \u003ci\u003eTropic of Kansas\u003c\/i\u003e, about Americans trying to create their own liberated city-states, is forthcoming from Harper Voyager in 2017. His other fiction and criticism can be found at christopherbrown.com. He lives in Austin, Texas, where he also practices technology law. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMojo Press co-founder \u003cb\u003eRick Klaw\u003c\/b\u003e is an editor, pop culture historian, reviewer, social media maven, and optimistic curmudgeon. His most recent editorial projects include \u003ci\u003eThe Apes of Wrath\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRayguns Over Texas\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHap and Leonard\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHap and Leonard Ride Again\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Austin, Texas.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 15, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47247861743865,"sku":"9781616962364","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/cFJrODVBUlhJei85QnZrRzhLWkQrQT09_022f9aa6-bc3f-44c7-a213-eaf3924adb19.webp?v=1768630687","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/pirate-utopia-hardcover-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}