Flowers for Algernon Prebound - 2004
by Daniel Keyes
Following his doctor's instructions, engaging simpleton Charlie Gordon tells his own story in semi-literate "progris riports." He dimly wants to better himself, but with an IQ of 68 can't even beat the laboratory mouse Algernon at maze-solving. Then, an operation turns him into a genius and introduces him to heartache.
From the rear cover
Charlie Gordon is about to embark upon an unprecedented journey. Born with an unusually low IQ, he has been chosen as the perfect subject for an experimental surgery that researchers hope will increase his intelligence-a procedure that has already been highly successful when tested on a lab mouse named Algernon.
As the treatment takes effect, Charlie's intelligence expands until it surpasses that of the doctors who engineered his metamorphosis. The experiment appears to be a scientific breakthrough of paramount importance, until Algernon suddenly deteriorates. Will the same happen to Charlie? WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD AND THE NEBULA AWARD
The classic novel that inspired the Academy Award-winning movie Charly
Daniel Keyes, the author of eight books, was born in Brooklyn, New York, and received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Brooklyn College. Professor emeritus at Ohio University, he lives in Boca Raton, Florida.
First Edition Identification
The first edition is bound in light grey cloth and contains the words 'First Edition' on the copyright page. The dustjacket flap should have the price $4.95.
Details
- Title Flowers for Algernon
- Author Daniel Keyes
- Binding Prebound
- Pages 320
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Turtleback Books
- Date 2004-07
- ISBN 9781417630189 / 1417630183
- Weight 0.65 lbs (0.29 kg)
- Dimensions 7.04 x 4.62 x 1.02 in (17.88 x 11.73 x 2.59 cm)
- Reading level 910
- Library of Congress subjects Science fiction, Psychological fiction
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004005049
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
More Copies for Sale
Flowers for Algernon
by Daniel Keyes
- Used
- good
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9781417630189 / 1417630183
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
$39.00FREE shipping to USA