{"product_id":"stanislaw-lem-truth-other-stories-9780262545068","title":"The Truth and Other Stories | Stanislaw Lem","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B0000; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eThe Truth and Other Stories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e9780262545068\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e0262545063\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eStanislaw Lem\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eTranslator\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAntonia Lloyd-Jones\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eContributor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eKim Stanley Robinson\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eMIT Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSeptember 13, 2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePages\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e340\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eScience Fiction, Short Stories, Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eExperience the profound imagination of science fiction master Stanisław Lem in \u003cem\u003eThe Truth and Other Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, a collection of twelve extraordinary tales—nine of which have never before been published in English. Arranged chronologically from 1956 to 1993, these stories display the full spectrum of Lem's intense curiosity about scientific ideas and his sardonic, often scathingly funny approach to human nature. Readers will encounter a multifarious cast of mad scientists, insane theories of cosmic evolution, and the deep explorations into artificial life forms that became a hallmark of his legendary career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis thought-provoking volume is quintessential Lem. In the title story, \"The Truth,\" an asylum inmate theorizes that the sun itself is a living entity. \"The Journal\" presents what appears to be an omnipotent being describing the creation of infinite universes, only to unravel into a classic, mind-bending Lem twist. From computers that can predict the future by exactly 137 seconds to matter-destroying spores and electronic brains desperate to go on the lam, this essential collection represents the first \"new\" book of fiction by the author available to English readers since the late 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eIntended Audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis collection is a must-read for science fiction aficionados, scholars of philosophical literature, and fans of hard sci-fi that tackles complex themes of artificial intelligence and cosmic existentialism. Whether you are a lifelong devotee of Lem's masterpieces or a newcomer to his brilliantly satirical mind, these stories provide an intellectual and highly entertaining experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStanisław Lem\u003c\/strong\u003e was a globally celebrated Polish author of science fiction, philosophy, and futurology. Best known for his masterpiece \u003cem\u003eSolaris\u003c\/em\u003e, Lem's profound insights into technology and human nature have left an indelible mark on the sci-fi genre. This collection features expert translation by \u003cstrong\u003eAntonia Lloyd-Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e and insightful contributions from acclaimed science fiction novelist \u003cstrong\u003eKim Stanley Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eMarks a monumental publishing event as the first collection of Lem's fiction newly available in English in over three decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFeatures translations of foundational texts that solidify Lem's reputation as a visionary in artificial intelligence literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"The Truth and Other Stories\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Stanislaw Lem\"\n    },\n    \"translator\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Antonia Lloyd-Jones\"\n    },\n    \"contributor\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Kim Stanley Robinson\"\n    },\n    \"isbn\": \"9780262545068\",\n    \"numberOfPages\": \"340\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"MIT Press\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2022-09-13\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n    \"inLanguage\": \"English\",\n    \"description\": \"Twelve stories by science fiction master Stanisław Lem, nine of them never before published in English.\"\n  }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; height: 1px; background: #8B0000; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eBust-Down Books: The Name People Trust\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50283779719483,"sku":"0262545063","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780262545068.jpg?v=1781061577","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/stanislaw-lem-truth-other-stories-9780262545068","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}