The Artificial Kid

Bruce Sterling

first published 1980 Ace Books, 1987

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Miles above the surface, the ultra-wealthy live in orbital homes, watching the surface citizens' home-produced videos of sex and extreme violence. The title character of The Artificial Kid, Arti, is the most popular of the Combat Artists. Arti has reached the height of his fame--equally loved by his fans and friends and despised by his competitors. However, he is not entirely who he seems to be, and when the planetar...

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Editions we hold

The Artificial Kid audiobook · 2020 · Brilliance Audio · 9781713561514
Artificial Kid edition · 2014 · Open Road Integrated Media, Inc. · 9781497688148
Artificial Kid edition · 2014 · Open Road Integrated Media, Inc. · 9781497688186
Artificial Kid edition · 2014 · Open Road Integrated Media, Inc. · 9781322287225
Artificial Kid edition · 2014 · Open Road Integrated Media, Inc. · 246 pages · 9781497688100
The artificial kid edition · 1997 · HardWired · 309 pages
The artificial kid edition · 1993 · Roc · 245 pages
The Artificial Kid edition · 1987 · Ace Books · 9780441030958
The Artificial Kid edition · 1985 · Penguin
The Artificial kid edition · 1980 · Harper & Row · 245 pages

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