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Cover artist Christian Pearce Language English | 3.9/5 Goodreads Country United States Publication date 2010 Originally published July 2010 ISBN 978-1-59606-317-4 Genres Science Fiction, Novella | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The lifecycle of software objects por ted chiang leituras do solari 81
The Lifecycle of Software Objects is a novella by Ted Chiang originally published in 2010 by Subterranean Press.
Contents
- The lifecycle of software objects por ted chiang leituras do solari 81
- Background
- Story
- Awards
- References
Background
This is Chiang's first novella to be published originally in hardcover. As of December 22, 2010, both the first edition and trade edition have sold out, but the novella remains available in second printing from Subterranean Press's website.
The Subterreanean Press edition of the novella features ten internal paintings and cover art by Weta Workshop artist Christian Pearce. Each of the novella's ten chapters is preceded by a map designed by Jacob McMurray.
Story
Lifecycle follows Ana Alvareda over a twenty-year period, during which she "raises" an artificial intelligence from being essentially a digital pet to a human-equivalent mind.
Awards
It won the 2011 Locus Award for Best Novella and the Hugo Award for Best Novella.