Books By Sayuri Ueda, Takami Nieda - Author

Born in Hyogo prefecture, Sayuri Ueda is one of the more innovative authors of science fiction in Japan. She won the 2003 Komatsu SakyoAward with her debut novel, Mars Dark Ballad. The Cage of Zeus is her second novel, originally published in 2004. Her recent short fiction collection, Uobune, Kemonobune (Fish Boat, Animal Boat) was highly acclaimed in SF community and its title story was nominated for 2010 Seiun Award—the equivalent of the Hugo award in the English-speaking world.