Tianjun

The Lathe of Heaven

[Story Synopsis]
George has the ability to "change reality through dreams," but he cannot control his dreams.
He fears nightmares coming true, dares not sleep, and is on the verge of madness.
He seeks help from psychiatrist Dr. Haber, but Haber secretly manipulates his dreams to fulfill his own "perfect utopia" plan.
But if a butterfly flapping its wings can cause a hurricane, then what kind of earth-shattering changes will George's dreams bring about?
After the first dream, a small painting disappeared.
After the second dream, a global pandemic erupted.
After the third dream...
[Editor's Recommendation]
◆Never try to control dreams, because you know nothing about the dangers of dream control.
Dream control, precognitive dreams, lucid dreams, hypnosis, psychological suggestion, dream amplifiers... A masterpiece of dream control! This book reveals all the temptations and dangers of dream control!
◆The eternal queen of fantasy, Ursula K. Le Guin!
Miyazaki Hayao's inspiration x Haruki Murakami's idol x Atwood's rival and close friend.
Winner of 8 Hugo Awards, 6 Nebula Awards, 24 Locus Awards, and the SFWA Grand Master Award.
◆A benchmark work of dystopian science fiction.
◆Proposed the concept of "dream control" 40 years before "Inception"!
◆Jung's "dream" theory x Eastern Taoist thought x dystopian theme.
◆Winner of the highest honor in science fiction: Locus Award winner, Hugo Award and Nebula Award nominee.
◆Rated 4.12 out of 5 by 70,000 readers on Goodreads, with 28 editions published to date.
[Celebrity Reviews]
◆Ursula K. Le Guin's writing is extremely beautiful and rich; she is my favorite female writer. —Haruki Murakami
◆The book (Ursula K. Le Guin's "Earthsea Cycle") was always by my pillow, never put away. When troubled, when tired, I would read it again and again. —Hayao Miyazaki (Animation Master)
◆Ursula K. Le Guin is not just a science fiction writer, but a literary master. —Stephen King (King of Horror)
◆There's something special about Le Guin's work; you'll smile, but at the same time, you'll have a sense of discovery, as if you've touched some truth. —Dai Jinhua (Professor of Chinese Department, Peking University)
◆Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Lathe of Heaven" is one of the best novels, and a very important book for understanding the nature of our world. In this book, the universe of dreams is presented in such a fascinating and convincing way. —Philip K. Dick (Science Fiction Master)
◆A good book... A writer's writer, Ursula K. Le Guin skillfully brings reality itself to the testing ground, combining poetry and science, reason and emotion in a rare and powerful way. —Theodore Sturgeon (Science Fiction Master)
◆A wild ride through the imagination of the American New Wave of the 1970s, I couldn't put it down. —Tor.com
◆("The Lathe of Heaven") sensitive, moving, powerful — it contains one of the greatest characters in science fiction. —The SF Site

2024-10-15

北京日报出版社

Duoke Culture

248

9787547747872