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Robot artists & Black Swans : The Italian Fantascienza stories / Bruce Sterling ; introduction by Neal Stephenson

This collection features Italian-themed science fiction and fantasy stories exploring the intersection of technology, art, and history. It includes previously unpublished English translations of tales concerning rogue hackers, necromancy, and robotic creativity.
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