{"product_id":"china-mieville-embassytown-2016-turkish-book-turkey","title":"China Miéville – Embassytown 2016 Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eChina Miéville – Elçilik Kenti (Embassytown) – 2016 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=\"78\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eThis book, titled Elçilik Kenti (Embassytown), was written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChina Miéville\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and published in Turkish by İthaki Yayınları in 2016. It is a standalone science fiction novel, widely regarded as one of Miéville’s most intellectually ambitious works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eSet on the distant planet Arieka, the story takes place in a human colony known as Embassytown, located on the edge of explored space. The planet is inhabited by an alien species known as the Ariekei, whose language is unlike any human form of communication. Their “Language” can only be spoken by specially trained human pairs—Ambassadors—who speak in perfect unison, making communication both possible and fragile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eThe narrative follows Avice Benner Cho, a human colonist who becomes entangled in a profound linguistic and political crisis when a new form of speech disrupts the delicate balance between humans and the Ariekei. This disruption has far-reaching consequences, threatening not only communication but the very structure of the alien society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eMiéville constructs the novel around the philosophy of language, exploring how communication shapes thought, identity, and reality. The relationship between signifier and meaning, truth and metaphor, becomes central to the unfolding conflict. The novel engages deeply with linguistic theory while maintaining a strong narrative of political tension and cultural misunderstanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eUnlike conventional science fiction focused on technology or action, Embassytown emphasizes ideas, particularly the limits and possibilities of language. It also reflects Miéville’s broader interest in complex societies and the instability of systems when foundational rules are challenged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eAs a standalone work, Elçilik Kenti does not belong to a larger series, but it stands as a defining example of modern speculative fiction that blends intellectual depth with imaginative world-building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eFor collectors, this Turkish edition represents an important publication of a critically acclaimed novel. Its unique conceptual foundation and literary significance make it a valuable addition to science fiction collections.\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=\"2225\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003e• Title: Elçilik Kenti (Embassytown)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003e• Author: China Miéville\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003e• Publisher: İthaki Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003e• Genre: Science fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e• Format: Standalone novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003e• Setting: Planet Arieka; human colony Embassytown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003e• Main Character: Avice Benner Cho\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003e• Core Concept: Alien language that requires dual human speakers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003e• Themes: Language; communication; identity; perception; power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003e• Narrative Focus: Linguistic and political crisis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2805\"\u003e• Significance: One of the most conceptually innovative modern sci-fi novels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2886\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Turkish edition of a critically acclaimed standalone work\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49439218401418,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_e5c071df-7308-4ba5-882a-0d50398dc815.jpg?v=1779121844","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/china-mieville-embassytown-2016-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}