Book with a flooded world, structures on stilts above the oceans
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OK this is a massively long shot here but hey ho someone might have a clue.
I remember picking this book up at a jumble sale as a kid (c.1990 so published before then, book definitely felt older).
I was in the UK.
I stood there read a few pages if not a few chapters whilst hanging around for a parent. I don’t remember actually buying the thing or reading it to completion but who knows.
This is what I remember;
- Probably earth-based, although alternative world also possible
- Planet was mostly (if not completely) flooded
- Far future
- Most (mega) structures built on stilts above the oceans
- Possibly it was just one massive mega structure that went in a ring around the planet
- The front cover depicted a portion of a large white ring structure on the planet, standing on stilts above the ocean. I seem to remember some sort of craft depicted also.
- The large structure had red detailing.
- Seemed like a post-scarcity society of some description.
- Not ring world stuff as the structures were definitely on-planet.
I have no reason to believe this was intended as young-adult fiction.
I know this isn’t a lot to go on but there’s a chance someone has an idea so grateful for any thoughts - I might even discover new interesting works to read in the process!
Thanks in advance!
EDITS - What this book is not! (updated as suggestions come in)
The Drowned World by J. G. Ballard- David Wingrove's Chung Kuo novels
Tatja Grimm's World by Vernor Vinge
story-identification books
edited 1 hour ago
DavidW
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OK this is a massively long shot here but hey ho someone might have a clue.
I remember picking this book up at a jumble sale as a kid (c.1990 so published before then, book definitely felt older).
I was in the UK.
I stood there read a few pages if not a few chapters whilst hanging around for a parent. I don’t remember actually buying the thing or reading it to completion but who knows.
This is what I remember;
- Probably earth-based, although alternative world also possible
- Planet was mostly (if not completely) flooded
- Far future
- Most (mega) structures built on stilts above the oceans
- Possibly it was just one massive mega structure that went in a ring around the planet
- The front cover depicted a portion of a large white ring structure on the planet, standing on stilts above the ocean. I seem to remember some sort of craft depicted also.
- The large structure had red detailing.
- Seemed like a post-scarcity society of some description.
- Not ring world stuff as the structures were definitely on-planet.
I have no reason to believe this was intended as young-adult fiction.
I know this isn’t a lot to go on but there’s a chance someone has an idea so grateful for any thoughts - I might even discover new interesting works to read in the process!
Thanks in advance!
EDITS - What this book is not! (updated as suggestions come in)
The Drowned World by J. G. Ballard- David Wingrove's Chung Kuo novels
Tatja Grimm's World by Vernor Vinge
story-identification books
edited 1 hour ago
DavidW
4,75321755
asked Mar 28 '17 at 12:21
alexanderhosfordalexanderhosford
462
4
Take a look at this guide to help jog your memory and edit any more details. Specifically things like when you read it, or where? Also, take a look at our tour to get a better understanding of our site and earn your first badge!
– Edlothiad
Mar 28 '17 at 12:25
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From the context, is it safe to assume this was young adult fiction?
– Ross
Mar 28 '17 at 12:59
1
@Ross I have no reason to believe it was, it was at a stall at a thrift market type affair where there would have been no discernible order to topics. In any case I never went for children's books I found them boring.
– alexanderhosford
Mar 28 '17 at 13:07
If instead of a truly advanced society with megastructures it was a rudimentary society ruled by a priesthood, I might know what it is. But it doesn't completely match your description... just the flooded world :P
– Andres F.
1 hour ago
add a comment |
OK this is a massively long shot here but hey ho someone might have a clue.
I remember picking this book up at a jumble sale as a kid (c.1990 so published before then, book definitely felt older).
I was in the UK.
I stood there read a few pages if not a few chapters whilst hanging around for a parent. I don’t remember actually buying the thing or reading it to completion but who knows.
This is what I remember;
- Probably earth-based, although alternative world also possible
- Planet was mostly (if not completely) flooded
- Far future
- Most (mega) structures built on stilts above the oceans
- Possibly it was just one massive mega structure that went in a ring around the planet
- The front cover depicted a portion of a large white ring structure on the planet, standing on stilts above the ocean. I seem to remember some sort of craft depicted also.
- The large structure had red detailing.
- Seemed like a post-scarcity society of some description.
- Not ring world stuff as the structures were definitely on-planet.
I have no reason to believe this was intended as young-adult fiction.
I know this isn’t a lot to go on but there’s a chance someone has an idea so grateful for any thoughts - I might even discover new interesting works to read in the process!
Thanks in advance!
EDITS - What this book is not! (updated as suggestions come in)
The Drowned World by J. G. Ballard- David Wingrove's Chung Kuo novels
Tatja Grimm's World by Vernor Vinge
story-identification books
edited 1 hour ago
DavidW
4,75321755
asked Mar 28 '17 at 12:21
alexanderhosfordalexanderhosford
462
OK this is a massively long shot here but hey ho someone might have a clue.
I remember picking this book up at a jumble sale as a kid (c.1990 so published before then, book definitely felt older).
I was in the UK.
I stood there read a few pages if not a few chapters whilst hanging around for a parent. I don’t remember actually buying the thing or reading it to completion but who knows.
This is what I remember;
- Probably earth-based, although alternative world also possible
- Planet was mostly (if not completely) flooded
- Far future
- Most (mega) structures built on stilts above the oceans
- Possibly it was just one massive mega structure that went in a ring around the planet
- The front cover depicted a portion of a large white ring structure on the planet, standing on stilts above the ocean. I seem to remember some sort of craft depicted also.
- The large structure had red detailing.
- Seemed like a post-scarcity society of some description.
- Not ring world stuff as the structures were definitely on-planet.
I have no reason to believe this was intended as young-adult fiction.
I know this isn’t a lot to go on but there’s a chance someone has an idea so grateful for any thoughts - I might even discover new interesting works to read in the process!
Thanks in advance!
EDITS - What this book is not! (updated as suggestions come in)
The Drowned World by J. G. Ballard- David Wingrove's Chung Kuo novels
Tatja Grimm's World by Vernor Vinge
story-identification books
story-identification books
edited 1 hour ago
DavidW
4,75321755
asked Mar 28 '17 at 12:21
alexanderhosfordalexanderhosford
462
edited 1 hour ago
DavidW
4,75321755
asked Mar 28 '17 at 12:21
alexanderhosfordalexanderhosford
462
edited 1 hour ago
DavidW
4,75321755
edited 1 hour ago
DavidW
4,75321755
edited 1 hour ago
DavidW
4,75321755
4,75321755
asked Mar 28 '17 at 12:21
alexanderhosfordalexanderhosford
462
asked Mar 28 '17 at 12:21
alexanderhosfordalexanderhosford
462
asked Mar 28 '17 at 12:21
alexanderhosfordalexanderhosford
462
462
4
Take a look at this guide to help jog your memory and edit any more details. Specifically things like when you read it, or where? Also, take a look at our tour to get a better understanding of our site and earn your first badge!
– Edlothiad
Mar 28 '17 at 12:25
1
From the context, is it safe to assume this was young adult fiction?
– Ross
Mar 28 '17 at 12:59
1
@Ross I have no reason to believe it was, it was at a stall at a thrift market type affair where there would have been no discernible order to topics. In any case I never went for children's books I found them boring.
– alexanderhosford
Mar 28 '17 at 13:07
If instead of a truly advanced society with megastructures it was a rudimentary society ruled by a priesthood, I might know what it is. But it doesn't completely match your description... just the flooded world :P
– Andres F.
1 hour ago
add a comment |
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Take a look at this guide to help jog your memory and edit any more details. Specifically things like when you read it, or where? Also, take a look at our tour to get a better understanding of our site and earn your first badge!
– Edlothiad
Mar 28 '17 at 12:25
1
From the context, is it safe to assume this was young adult fiction?
– Ross
Mar 28 '17 at 12:59
1
@Ross I have no reason to believe it was, it was at a stall at a thrift market type affair where there would have been no discernible order to topics. In any case I never went for children's books I found them boring.
– alexanderhosford
Mar 28 '17 at 13:07
If instead of a truly advanced society with megastructures it was a rudimentary society ruled by a priesthood, I might know what it is. But it doesn't completely match your description... just the flooded world :P
– Andres F.
1 hour ago
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Take a look at this guide to help jog your memory and edit any more details. Specifically things like when you read it, or where? Also, take a look at our tour to get a better understanding of our site and earn your first badge!
– Edlothiad
Mar 28 '17 at 12:25
Take a look at this guide to help jog your memory and edit any more details. Specifically things like when you read it, or where? Also, take a look at our tour to get a better understanding of our site and earn your first badge!
– Edlothiad
Mar 28 '17 at 12:25
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1
From the context, is it safe to assume this was young adult fiction?
– Ross
Mar 28 '17 at 12:59
From the context, is it safe to assume this was young adult fiction?
– Ross
Mar 28 '17 at 12:59
1
1
@Ross I have no reason to believe it was, it was at a stall at a thrift market type affair where there would have been no discernible order to topics. In any case I never went for children's books I found them boring.
– alexanderhosford
Mar 28 '17 at 13:07
@Ross I have no reason to believe it was, it was at a stall at a thrift market type affair where there would have been no discernible order to topics. In any case I never went for children's books I found them boring.
– alexanderhosford
Mar 28 '17 at 13:07
If instead of a truly advanced society with megastructures it was a rudimentary society ruled by a priesthood, I might know what it is. But it doesn't completely match your description... just the flooded world :P
– Andres F.
1 hour ago
If instead of a truly advanced society with megastructures it was a rudimentary society ruled by a priesthood, I might know what it is. But it doesn't completely match your description... just the flooded world :P
– Andres F.
1 hour ago
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Take a look at this guide to help jog your memory and edit any more details. Specifically things like when you read it, or where? Also, take a look at our tour to get a better understanding of our site and earn your first badge!
– Edlothiad
Mar 28 '17 at 12:25
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From the context, is it safe to assume this was young adult fiction?
– Ross
Mar 28 '17 at 12:59
1
@Ross I have no reason to believe it was, it was at a stall at a thrift market type affair where there would have been no discernible order to topics. In any case I never went for children's books I found them boring.
– alexanderhosford
Mar 28 '17 at 13:07
If instead of a truly advanced society with megastructures it was a rudimentary society ruled by a priesthood, I might know what it is. But it doesn't completely match your description... just the flooded world :P
– Andres F.
1 hour ago