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Cities In Flight

James Blish

James Blish's masterwork, originally published in four volumes,explores a future built on two crucial discoveries; antigravity devices - 'spindizzies' - which allow whole cities to lifted from the Earth to become giant spaceships,and longevity drugs which enable their inhabitants to live for thousands of years. As Earth stagnates,one by one the cities depart to the stars, leading to the establishment of a unique Galactic empire.

Literally a galaxy and time spanning epic, which is an enjoyable read, although I will admit at times the science and physics became a bit overwhelming. The concepts are thought provoking and the social commentary although dated, is interesting for that very reason.

15 Jan 2007 18:57 | (0) comments | Books