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The Motion of Light in Water: Sex and Science Fiction Writing in the East Village, 1957-1965 [INSCRIBED]

The Motion of Light in Water: Sex and Science Fiction Writing in the East Village, 1957-1965 [INSCRIBED]

The Motion of Light in Water: Sex and Science Fiction Writing in the East
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The Motion of Light in Water: Sex and Science Fiction Writing in the East Village, 1957-1965 [INSCRIBED]

by Samuel R. Delany

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9780877959472
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New York: Arbor House-William Morrow, 1988. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. INSCRIBED. Dark blue cloth-effect paper covered boards, lettered in gold foil. Former owner's name stamp on upper front flyleaf, otherwise as issued. Color illus. dust jacket as issued, now in mylar. 1st ptg., complete number line. xix,302 pp. Inscribed by Delany on lower main title, full signature, personalized to "In friendship for / a quick, bright meeting / at Lemuria," dated 1989. (This volume also shows a facsimile signature on the dedication page.).

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The Motion of Light in Water: Sex and Science Fiction Writing in the East Village is an autobiography by science fiction author Samuel R. Delany in which he recounts his experiences as growing up a gay African American, as well as some of his time in an interracial and open marriage. It describes encounters with Albert Einstein, Bob Dylan, and Stokely Carmichael, a dinner with W. H. Auden, and a phone call to James Baldwin.

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Title
The Motion of Light in Water: Sex and Science Fiction Writing in the East Village, 1957-1965 [INSCRIBED]
Author
Samuel R. Delany
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
Fine
Edition
1st Edition
ISBN 10
0877959471
ISBN 13
9780877959472
Publisher
Arbor House-William Morrow
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1988
Size
8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Bookseller catalogs
New York City; Science Fiction & Fantasy;

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