Driftglass by Samuel R. Delany ➤ Nelson Doubleday 1971 Book Club Edition [24 M] 3381

Driftglass by Samuel R. Delany Nelson Doubleday 1971 Book Club Edition

Title: Driftglass

Author: Samuel R. Delany

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Nelson Doubleday 1971

Edition: Book Club Edition [24 M] 3381

Size: 5.75 X 8.5 * 274 pages

Synopsis: From the jacket: In 10 short stories, including two Nebula Award winners, Samuel R. Delany gives an unforgettable demonstration of the thought-provoking vision and enormous talent that have distinguished all his works. Ranging from Earth to the remote corners of the galaxy, they are stories that offer a thrilling diversity of mind-stretching reading.

Among the works in this collection, you'll find:
Cage of Brass-Brass is the most dreaded penitentiary in the universe. Doomed to eternal solitary confinement, all prisoners are stored in coffins that feed and wash them, minister to any medical needs and keep them from hurting themselves... too badly. Yet, through a kind of whispering chamber effect, three inmates find that they can communicate with each other. In the darkness each tells his own story, and when the newest prisoner, an architectural student, reveals that he once saw the prison's plans, they prepare to attempt what no one has ever dared try before-escape!

Driftglass-Undersea cities, herds of whales and other marvels were once a part of Cal Svenson's life. While still a boy he underwent the operations which gave him gills and made him an amphiman. But while working on a project for the Aquatic Corps, he was horribly injured in an undersea accident that forced him to retire to the land.Now, after 18 years, the Corps has decided to resume the project that nearly destroyed him. In a moving account of inner conflict, Cal must make the bitter decision to aid the young amphiman whose success can only serve to highlight his own disastrous failure.

The Star Pit-At 25,000 light years off the galactic rim, a strange barrier causes madness and death in all humans but the goldens, genetic freaks whose ability to reach other galaxies has made them an elite class of cosmic nomads. From this fascinating premise, the author builds a story filled with the wonder of discovery... and the frustration of the ordinary men for whom the universe has set irrevocable limits.

Corona-Of the three proven telepaths so far discovered, a nine-year-old girl named Lee is the most powerful. Her mind has tuned in on people all over the world and once she even received thoughts from a man on Mars. Yet for Lee the "gift" of telepathy is a curse and she finds herself assailed by a stream of frequently painful thoughts which she has no power to shut off!

Six other stories are included in this collection. Each is a perfect example of the striking originality and craftsmanship that have earned Samuel R. Delany recognition as one of science fiction's most accomplished authors.

Overall Condition: Very good: The book does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. There is no obvious damage to the cover the dust jacket (with minor wear and tear) is included. There are no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. It may have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover as well as very minimal wear and tear. See images.

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