{"product_id":"arkadi-and-boris-strugatski-monday-starts-on-saturday-2017-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Arkadi and Boris Strugatski – Monday Starts on Saturday 2017 Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"119\"\u003eArkadi and Boris Strugatski – Pazartesi Cumartesiden Başlar (Monday Starts on Saturday) – 2017 İthaki Yayınları Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eThis book, titled Pazartesi Cumartesiden Başlar (Monday Starts on Saturday), was written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eArkady Strugatsky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBoris Strugatsky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and published in Turkish by İthaki Yayınları in 2017. It is one of the most distinctive and satirical works in Soviet science fiction, often associated with the authors’ broader \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNoon Universe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, though it stands largely as a self-contained narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eThe novel follows Aleksandr Privalov, a programmer who becomes involved with a mysterious research institute where science and magic coexist. The institute’s researchers study supernatural phenomena with scientific rigor, blending folklore, mythology, and advanced theory into a uniquely imaginative setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eStructured as a series of episodic adventures, the narrative moves through absurd experiments, eccentric scientists, and surreal bureaucratic systems. The result is a satirical portrayal of scientific institutions, intellectual life, and the contradictions of Soviet-era bureaucracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eRather than focusing on a traditional plot, the book emphasizes humor, parody, and conceptual exploration. The Strugatsky brothers use fantasy elements—such as magical creatures and impossible technologies—to critique real-world systems, particularly the inefficiencies and rigidities of institutional structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eThemes of curiosity, knowledge, and the joy of discovery run throughout the novel, balanced by a sharp sense of irony. The title itself reflects the idea that true scientific passion erases the boundary between work and personal time, with researchers so dedicated that their “Monday” effectively begins on Saturday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003eAlthough not a central narrative entry in the Noon Universe, the novel shares thematic connections with the Strugatskys’ broader work, particularly their interest in the role of science, progress, and human creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eFor collectors, this Turkish edition represents a notable publication of one of the authors’ most unique and entertaining works. Its blend of satire, fantasy, and science fiction makes it a distinctive addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2413\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003e• Title: Pazartesi Cumartesiden Başlar (Monday Starts on Saturday)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003e• Authors: Arkady Strugatsky; Boris Strugatsky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003e• Publisher: İthaki Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003e• Genre: Science fiction; fantasy; satire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003e• Format: Episodic novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e• Main Character: Aleksandr Privalov\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003e• Setting: Research institute combining science and magic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003e• Core Concept: Scientific study of supernatural phenomena\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2778\"\u003e• Themes: Knowledge; curiosity; bureaucracy; satire; creativity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2835\"\u003e• Narrative Style: Humorous; episodic; concept-driven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003e• Series: Standalone with thematic links to Noon Universe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003e• Significance: One of the most satirical and unconventional Soviet sci-fi works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Turkish edition of a cult classic blending science and fantasy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49439291080842,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_24ac79fe-1636-4661-b720-0569500728e9.jpg?v=1779125417","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/arkadi-and-boris-strugatski-monday-starts-on-saturday-2017-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}