Perdido Street Station

Interesting Facts

• The book is part of the 'New Crobuzon' series, which includes several novels set in the same fictional world.
• The novel describes the city of New Crobuzon, a blend of Victorian London and a fantasy metropolis with steampunk elements.
• One of the central characters is scientist Isaac Dan der Grimnebulin, who conducts research in crisis energy — the science of crises or magical creatures.
• The book features many unusual creatures, such as the Garuda — winged bird-people, and the Cactacae — sentient cacti.
• One of the key themes of the novel is the struggle for freedom and independence, reflected in the storyline about the uprising against New Crobuzon's tyrannical government.
• The novel won the Arthur C. Clarke Award in 2001 and was nominated for numerous other literary awards.