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This novel tells the story of Bogdan Bogdanov, a cybernetics genius with an aura the color of indigo. Bogdan is convinced that it is his personal mission to amaze humankind and give the world a dream that everyone can believe in. He creates Semmant, a robot living inside a computer, and turns him loose on the stock market. Semmant, no less brilliant than his creator, responds by making money with the ruthless efficiency of a machine. Bogdan grows richer by the day, but when he falls in love with the beautiful Lidia, Semmant’s artificial mind faces a new challenge. The robot becomes involved in a genuine human drama and is forced to confront the cruelty of the real world...
The Black Pelican
St. Petersburg, Russia: "Amphora", 2006
Short list of the "National Bestseller 2007" award (Official site)
Long list of the "Big Book 2007" award (Official site)
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The novel focuses on the concept of personal uniqueness that causes a clash between individual's inner and outer worlds. The well-known saying "life is not easy" becomes less straightforward when the main character realizes that he cannot be just a part of his thoroughly average surroundings. He persistently tries to distinguish himself, but the question remains: what price should he pay for his individualism?..
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A Simple Soul
St. Petersburg, Russia: "Limbus Press", 2009
Long list of the "National Bestseller 2010" award (Official site)
Long list of the "Big Book 2010" award (Official site)
The cover contains a fragment of a photo from Dmitry Borisov. The model is Asya Ozhogina.
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The plot of this novel is set in Russia. It is a story of love and deception that gradually reveals its essence - when the best of intentions and the secrets of destiny come into conflict with each other. The main characters are trying hard to achieve their individual goals, but ultimately all of them find something different instead. At some point, they all meet by chance - in a strange atmosphere of danger and curiosity...
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Buenos Aires
Moscow, Russia: "Siluet", 2002
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This work is the author's most extensive effort in his characteristic "poetic prose". The plot draws you in right from the outset and you cannot help but read the book in one sitting. Its vivid characters and brilliant language let "Buenos Aires" artistically tell a story of human relationships that regain confidence and reject despair - even while the latter appears to be winning...
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New Poetry
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This is a collection of unpublished poems written over the last two years.
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In The Unnamed Seas
Moscow, Russia: "Valent", 2001
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This book marks the beginning of the author's transition to larger literary forms. This is a poem written in his distinctive "poetic prose" style, which combines an intriguing plot (as in his later novels) with a poetic structure and rhythm (as in true poetry). The story illustrates the complexities of human nature while unveiling its controversial sides.
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The Refuge For The Stunned Ark
Moscow, Russia: "Siluet", 2001
Tel Aviv, Israel: "SeferIsrael", 2001
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This is the only "official" collection of the author's earlier poetry. It contains the best works (carefully revised) from two previously published books, "To Gudwin and Kate" and "The Twin", as well as several poems that have never been published.
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