«Beneath the towering bleached ribs of a dead, ancient beast lies the city of New Crobuzon, where the unsavory deal is stranger to no one--not even to Isaac, a gifted and eccentric scientist who has spent a lifetime quietly carrying out his unique research. But when a half-bird, half-human creature known as the Garuda comes to him from afar, Isaac is faced with challenges he has never before encountered. Though the Garuda's request is scientifically daunting, Isaac is sparked by his own curiosity and an uncanny reverence for this curious stranger. Soon an eerie metamorphosis will occur that will permeate every fiber of New Crobuzon--and not even the Ambassador of Hell will challenge the malignant terror it evokes.»

No jardim do Museu de Arte, Arquitectura e Tecnologia (antigo Museu da Electricidade).

I purchased this book about a year ago on a used book website. I've only just discovered the Book Crossing tab behind the cover. I don't know when I'll get to reading Perdido Street Station, but I'll share my thoughts when I do.