Hyperion
Hyperion is a science fiction novel by Dan Simmons, first published in 1989. The first book in the Hyperion Cantos series, it unfolds in a far-future universe, wherein seven pilgrims set out on a voyage to the distant world of Hyperion. Each pilgrim harbors a unique background and a crucial purpose for their journey, sharing their individual tales along the way. Their narratives not only reveal the complexity of their characters but also weave a tapestry of stories that explore themes of love, religion, and humanity's relationship with technology. The world of Hyperion itself is enigmatic and perilous, inhabited by the mysterious and lethal creatures known as the Shrike, which plays a pivotal role in each of their stories. With a structure reminiscent of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, Hyperion provides readers with a multifaceted and immersive experience, blending elements of space opera and philosophical science fiction.
Hardcover. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, cloth-backed boards. New York: Doubleday, 1989. Hugo Award winner (1990). Locus Award winner (1990). British Science Fiction Award nominee (1991). ISBN: 0385249497. #11142.
Fine in fine dust jacket.