{"product_id":"china-mieville-the-city-the-city-2013-turkish-book-turkey","title":"China Miéville – The City \u0026 The City 2013 Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eChina Miéville – Şehir ve Şehir (The City \u0026amp; The City) – 2013 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=\"87\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eThis book, titled Şehir ve Şehir (The City \u0026amp; The City), 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 2013. It is a standalone novel that blends elements of detective fiction with speculative and philosophical storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eThe story is set in two fictional cities, Besźel and Ul Qoma, which occupy the same physical space yet exist as entirely separate entities. Citizens of each city are strictly trained to “unsee” the other—ignoring its people, architecture, and presence despite their physical overlap. This enforced perception creates a unique and unsettling social order governed by an enigmatic authority known as Breach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eThe narrative follows Inspector Tyador Borlú of Besźel, who is assigned to investigate a murder that appears to cross the invisible boundary between the two cities. As the investigation unfolds, Borlú is drawn deeper into a complex web of political tension, cultural division, and hidden truths that challenge the very structure of reality as he understands it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eMiéville uses this unusual premise to explore themes of perception, division, and social conditioning. The novel examines how boundaries—whether political, cultural, or psychological—are constructed and maintained, and how individuals internalize these divisions to the point that they become invisible yet absolute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eStylistically, the book combines the procedural elements of noir detective fiction with a high-concept speculative framework. The result is a narrative that is both intellectually engaging and narratively compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eAs a standalone work, Şehir ve Şehir stands out as one of Miéville’s most accessible yet conceptually striking novels, often praised for its originality and philosophical depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eFor collectors, this Turkish edition represents a notable publication of a modern classic in speculative fiction. Its genre-blending nature and unique conceptual design make 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=\"2087\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003e• Title: Şehir ve Şehir (The City \u0026amp; The City)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003e• Author: China Miéville\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e• Publisher: İthaki Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003e• Genre: Science fiction; detective; noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003e• Format: Standalone novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e• Setting: Twin cities Besźel and Ul Qoma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003e• Main Character: Inspector Tyador Borlú\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003e• Core Concept: Two cities occupying the same space but socially separated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003e• Themes: Perception; division; identity; social conditioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2640\"\u003e• Narrative Style: Detective fiction combined with speculative concepts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003e• Significance: Critically acclaimed genre-blending novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2772\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Turkish edition of a modern speculative classic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49439220498570,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_425a7f87-5c9c-40a7-ad16-36fe427971c6.jpg?v=1779122126","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/china-mieville-the-city-the-city-2013-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}