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SCIENCE FICTION-POLLUTION-SOCIAL,MORAL,POLITICAL,INDUSTRIAL-IS THE KEY TO THE UNITED STATES OF THE NOT TOO DISTANT FUTURE.THE SEAS ARE FOUL,THE RIVERS CHOKED,THE LAND IS POISONED BY THE EXCESSIVE USE OF INSETICIDES,NO ONE MOVES OUT OF DOORS IN THE CITIES WITHOUT A FILTER-MASK AND THE SUN IS PERMANENTLY OBSCURED.THE STORY FOLLOWS THE LIVES OF A DIVERSE RANGE OF CHARACTERS FROM ALL LEVELS OF SOCIETY.MANY ARE RESIGNED,A FEW ARE SEEKING NEW WAYS FOR MANKIND TO SURVIVE,BUT THE ONE MAN WHOM MILLIONS BELIEVE HAS THE SOLUTION CANNOT BE FOUND.
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The Sheep Look Up
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ORBIT / Quartet Books, London, Great Britain, 1977
ISBN 10: 0704312921
ISBN 13: 9780704312920
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Soft cover. Condition: FINE+, Near New. Illustrator: EDDIE Painted Cover Art. (illustrator). First Edition By This Publisher. 265 Grams; Painted cover by Eddie; 461 Pages; SCARCE in this ORBIT Quartet paperback edition with the Eddie cover; ** Goodreads; An enduring classic, this book offers a dramatic and prophetic look at the potential consequences of the escalating destruction of Earth. In this nightmare society, air pollution is so bad that gas masks are commonplace. Infant mortality is up, and everyone seems to suffer from some form of ailment. ** A.I.: The Sheep Look Up, presents a dystopian vision of environmental collapse, exploring the dire consequences of industrial pollution and rampant consumerism in the United States. The narrative is set in a near-future where the air is so toxic that gas masks become an everyday necessity, water is frequently undrinkable, and the natural world is on the brink of devastation. Brunner's work was ahead of its time, highlighting issues that have become increasingly relevant in today's society. The novel's stark depiction of ecological disaster serves as a cautionary tale, urging readers to consider the impact of their actions on the planet. It was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1972 and is part of Brunner's "Club of Rome Quartet," a series of books each addressing a critical social issue of the time. "The Sheep Look Up" remains a significant work in the science fiction genre, offering a dramatic and prophetic look at the potential consequences of the escalating destruction of Earth. >>> Slight Spine Slant, Minor one inch Black Grease Pencil mark on bottom edge of book.; indent to front covers; Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 159940
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The Sheep Look Up
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Quartet Books (1974), London, 1974
ISBN 10: 0704312921
ISBN 13: 9780704312920
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Seller: Renaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Foxing. Spine faded with creasing. Previous owner's name. ; 1974 paperback reprint. 457 [9] pages. Page dimensions: 179 x 110mm. Science fiction nobel. "'The Sheep Look Up' (1972), perhaps the most unrelenting and convincing dystopia of the four, and depressingly well documented, deals scarifyingly with Pollution in a plot whose relative looseness allows for an almost essayist exposition of the horrors in store for us." - John Clute, in SF Encyclopedia (fourth edition, online edition). Seller Inventory # 24022
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001893162
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paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Ex-library book, usual markings. Well read with some wear but still very useable. Quick dispatch from UK seller. Seller Inventory # mon0000550130
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