THORNS
by Silverberg, Robert
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
- A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. (29310)
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Walker and Company, [1969]. First hardcover edition. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. (29310). Octavo, boards. Signed on the title page by Silverberg. "An overweight, sadomasochistic communications mogul of the 'utopian' future attempts to manipulate the lives of two crippled people for his own dubious ends -- but they turn the tables on him. Interestingly dark: an SF novel which strives for literary effect, and sometimes achieves it." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction (Second edition), p. 371. "...a stylized novel of alienation and psychic Vampirism..." - SFE online. 1967 Nebula and 1968 Hugo awards nominee. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-1022.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 29310
- Title
- THORNS
- Author
- Silverberg, Robert
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. (29310)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First hardcover edition
- Publisher
- Walker and Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- [1969]
- Keywords
- Signed . SF
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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