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Consider Phlebas

by Iain M. Banks · 1987

The first Culture novel, introducing Iain M. Banks's post-scarcity science fiction universe.

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Demis Hassabis at the Royal Society Demis HassabisCo-founder & CEO, Google DeepMind
Banks' Culture series is brilliant. Consider Phlebas is one of my favourite books.
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Author of the Culture novels, including Consider Phlebas.

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