{"product_id":"john-shirley-bioshock-rapture-2020-1st-turkish-book-turkey","title":"John Shirley – BioShock: Rapture 2020 1st Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eJohn Shirley – Bioshock Rapture Şehri (BioShock: Rapture) – 2020 İthaki Yayınları First 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=\"97\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eThis book, titled Bioshock Rapture Şehri (BioShock: Rapture), was written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Shirley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and published in Turkish by İthaki Yayınları in 2020. It is a standalone novel set within the universe of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBioShock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, serving as a prequel that explores the origins of the iconic underwater city of Rapture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eThe novel centers on Andrew Ryan, an industrialist and visionary who seeks to build a utopian society free from government control, religion, and societal constraints. To achieve this, he constructs Rapture, a hidden city beneath the ocean, designed as a haven for the world’s greatest minds—scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eInitially conceived as a libertarian paradise based on absolute individual freedom and meritocracy, Rapture gradually descends into chaos. The discovery and exploitation of ADAM, a genetic substance that allows radical biological modification, accelerates the city’s downfall. Addiction, social inequality, and unchecked ambition begin to fracture the society Ryan envisioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eThrough multiple perspectives, the novel reveals how ideological purity, when taken to extremes, can lead to instability and collapse. It examines the tension between idealism and human nature, showing how even the most ambitious visions can be undermined by greed, power struggles, and moral compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eThe book expands the lore of the BioShock universe, providing context for the events of the original game while standing on its own as a narrative about ambition, control, and societal breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eFor collectors, this 2020 Turkish first edition represents an important tie-in novel connected to one of the most influential video game franchises. Its exploration of Rapture’s origins makes it a compelling addition for both literary and gaming 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=\"1940\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003e• Title: Bioshock Rapture Şehri (BioShock: Rapture)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e• Author: John Shirley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e• Series: BioShock universe (prequel novel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003e• Publisher: İthaki Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003e• Edition: First Turkish Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e• Genre: Science fiction; dystopian fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003e• Main Character: Andrew Ryan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003e• Setting: Underwater city of Rapture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e• Core Concept: Rise and fall of a libertarian utopia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e• Themes: Power; ideology; freedom; corruption; societal collapse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003e• Narrative Style: Multi-perspective; world-building focused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003e• Significance: Official prequel expanding the BioShock universe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Turkish first edition of a notable video game tie-in novel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49446183993482,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_8b76330f-dd5a-4539-a485-dcae7ff90089.jpg?v=1779266569","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/john-shirley-bioshock-rapture-2020-1st-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}