See more ideas about fantasy art, character art and fantasy characters. Revelation space is a 2000 science fiction space opera novel by welsh author alastair reynolds. Revelation space by alastair reynolds is a stand alone novel and is also wellknown as book 1 in the 6 book revelation space series published during 20002007. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. Revelation space is the first novel in the hard scifi space opera series of the same name, by alastair reynolds the book opens in the year 2551 on the planet resurgam, a newlyfounded colony on the edge of human space. But, by total coincidence, i read alastair reynolds book revelation space after completing the first game, then finished reading the revelation space trilogy before getting on with me2 and me3, and, well, wow. The inhibitors were designed to eliminate any life form reaching a certain level. The spiderroom crawl on the hull of the nostalgia for infinity. Welcome to revelation space wiki this wiki is about the revelation space universe. Alastair reynolds on returning to revelation space in elysium fire.
This constant prompting eventually faded away into the users neural background, much like the ticking of a. The art and making of the expanse is an insightful look at a. Revelation space is space opera of the grandest style, filled with high drama and soaring narrative arias. Like a number of sf works reynolds book deals with the fermi paradox the strange lack of other intelligent life in the universe, or at least other this is the book. The revelation space universe is a fictional universe which was created by alastair reynolds and used as the setting for a number of his novels and stories. The art and making of the expanse is an insightful look at. Every purchase you make puts money in an artists pocket. Alastair reynolds continues his revelation space series with this firstrate work of science fiction, a thoroughly modern space opera full of dangers and marvels to matchsf site. Dont start alistair reynolds with revelation space. Synonyms for revelation at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. The demarchy functioned by means of a neural implant that constantly sought the users opinion on aspects of demarchist life.
The original, englishlanguage editions of the revelation space series works. Triumvir ilia volyova of the lighthugger nolstalgia for infinity. Chasm city revelation space mass market paperback may 27, 2003. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Pats gallery 2 11 photos pats gallery 3 10 photos revelation illustrated series 40 photos share this page.
Treacherous encounter revelation space fanart weasyl. Here are all the various cleopatra in space fan art and pinups ive received since starting this comic. Since discovering the prefect in 2008, ive been a big fan of alastair. The spider room crawl on the hull of the nostalgia for infinity. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Click here to see some fancreated images of lighthugger spacecraft from the rs books. I put chasm city before revelation space because it is more of a straightforward human scale story which briefly touches on the mind numbing time scales and the galactic wide threat that is the focus of the main inhibitor trilogy r. Revelation space 2000 the first novel in the main trilogy. As david korins points out, were all starring in a show called your life, and we should create a set we love. Revelation space series cover art revelation space wiki. The revelation space universe currently encompasses six novels and a. In this story mankind has evolved into various conflicting factions and has established colonies on other planets all without the use of ftl faster than light travel. If i had started with revelation space, i dont think i would have finished this book much less read any of. Click here to view a map of the revelation space universe.
Click here to read about some musical projects referencing the rs books. Space can be positive or negative, open or closed, shallow or deep, and twodimensional or threedimensional. This as much as aide memoire for myself, as it is a work in progress. Pats gallery 2 11 photos pats gallery 3 10 photos revelation illustrated series. Sonic revelation is a neat revision created by animemaster. It was the first novel but not published work of fiction set in reynoldss eponymous universe. Absolution gap revelation space book 3 kindle edition by reynolds, alastair. Revelation space is one of many books ive read in dead tree format, and have revisited in audiobook form. If you have an itch to draw cleo or khensu or both. Home online store meet the artist gallery faq endorsements about us contact us. Revelation space and redemption ark are both great. Revelation space is the first novel in the hard scifi space opera series of the same name, by alastair reynolds.
Like a number of sf works reynolds book deals with the fermi paradox the strange lack of other intelligent life in the universe, or at least other this is the book that made me fall in love with science fiction again. Apr 04, 2018 you dont need to be a set designer to design. The colony hasnt had time to terraform yet, leaving most of the planet a wasteland wracked by ruinous dust storms. Since the beginning of the 1970s, rebecca horn has been creating an oeuvre which constitutes an evergrowing flow of performances, films, sculptures, spatial installations, drawings and photographs. Its fictional history follows the human species through various conflicts from the relatively near future roughly 2200 to approximately 40,000 ad all the novels to date are set between 2427 and 2727, although certain stories extend. Created and maintained by revelation productions and bns web creations. Published by pocket books, it was first released in august 20. Click here to see some fan created images of lighthugger spacecraft from the rs books. It was short listed for the 2000 bsfa and arthur c. This is a pretty well done remake, new title screen, crazy new levels with art and fantastic gameplay.
Banks fans but theyre welldone and multilayered here. On a technical note, lighthuggers cannot destroy star systems, not even with all those hell class weapons aboard the main ship of the story. A revelation of space david korins tedxbroadway youtube. The prime transmissions page formerly known as dw letters has fans mail answered by matt moylan and a piece of fan art by hayes.
An overview of book cover art of the revelation space series, to date. Mixing shades of banks and gibson with gigatons of originality, he has pulled off that. Find revelation space gifts and merchandise printed on quality products that are produced one at a time in socially responsible ways. Century rain is alastair reynolds first novel outside his universe of revelation space, and its a standalone piece which combines his flair for hightech suspense drama with the essential elements of alternate history. Doctor who fan art i am the doctor doctor who quotes tardis art doctor who companions th doctor hello sweetie torchwood david tennant conquering skaro you know that time she was left in the care of the sisters of the infinite schism, it seems amy mostly bought her skirts to wear. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Its fictional history follows the human species through various conflicts from the relatively near future roughly 2200 to approximately ad 40000 all the novels to date are set between. And then let me know so i can share it on the site. Tshirts, stickers, wall art, home decor, and more featuring designs by independent artists. The first takes place on a planet known as resurgam in 2551, where an archaeologist named dr. Any fan art uploaded to this wiki must be uploaded with the explicit and clear permission of its original author, and an added link to the permission. Usually its a very rewarding experience, and i loved this book when i read it so had high hopes for the more immersive medium of audio.
A description of tropes appearing in revelation space series. May 30, 2019 the american architect frank lloyd wright once said that space is the breath of art. Painting for sale vertical modern canvas art minimal white. Reynolds has got padding it out down to a fine art youll see for yourself while. My first reynolds was house of suns and i think thats a great one to start with although i havent yet read all of his work. Just how much of mass effect is borrowed from revelation. The book opens in the year 2551 on the planet resurgam, a newlyfounded colony on the edge of human space. The story opens with three separate but interrelated strands, though their connection is initially unclear. What wright meant was that unlike many of the other elements of art, space is found in nearly every piece of art created. Dune, the lord of the rings, the silmarillion, revelation space series, enders game, house of suns, blindsight, the culture series, halo series.
Sometimes space isnt explicitly presented within a piece, but the illusion of it is. Oct, 2000 o n the evidence of revelation space gollancz. Character design based on alastair reynolds revelation space. Reynolds is a selfconfessed fan of 70s and 80s music, and it shows. High quality revelation space gifts and merchandise. The revelation space universe is epic in its scale, so you have to look at everything in the big picture. Four sequenced shoves as the corvette deployed and then traded momentum with its missiles, spitting them out like hard pips. It was the first novel set in the revelation space universe, although the thenunnamed universe had already been established by several published short stories the novel reflects reynoldss professional background.
Revelation spaceseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. In 1959 paris, willard floyd is a private detective and sometime jazz musician. Click here to view a glossary of the revelation space universe. Book covers of revelation space series translations, in various languages. Film game literature music and sound effects new media print media radio sequential art.
Fanart from the revelation space universe, by alastair reynolds. See more ideas about sci fi art, space story and concept art. Revelation space and chasm city show a new, monasticesque faith the ice mendicants whose clergy and members are dedicated to protecting, helping or healing people whove awakened from reefersleep after an interstellar journey particularly those who were less lucky. Revelation space is a handpainted artwork, created by the artist osnat tzadok. Space, as one of the classic seven elements of art, refers to the distances or areas around, between, and within components of a piece. Fan art of the revelation space universe created by various artists. Painting for sale abstract art and large modern abstract. Ive removed one or two entries that referred to failed stories or pieces that later broke away from the rs universe, and doubtless there are still a few such stubs present. Chasm city 2001 a prequel to revelation space diamond dogs, turquoise days 2003 a collection consisting of a pair of eponymous novellas unrelated to the main storyline, but set within the same universe redemption ark 2002 the second novel of the main trilogy absolution gap 2003 the third novel of the main trilogy galactic north 2006 a collection of short fiction set. To ask other readers questions about revelation space, please sign up. The demarchists pejoratively referred to by outsiders as zombies were a faction of humanity who had a political system of democratic anarchy, or demarchy. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.
The fall novel the first novel in the series, forming part of the deep space nine relaunch series written by david r. The revelation space universe is the setting of a series of epic hard scifi space opera novels written by alastair reynolds. Though it ties into the larger series, the prefect is a prequel, and as such, quite accessible to new readers, though revelation space fans will. Shockwave lighting the darkest hour left, and cover b. Dan sylveste is leading an expedition to uncover the remains of the amarantin. There are currently no images in this section, please consider adding some. Its one of the most engrossing and powerful pieces of media games, film, literature, tv, etc. Click here to see some fancreated images of lighthugger spacecraft from the rs. May 2, 2018 a selection of images inspired by the revelation space stories of alastair reynolds.
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