Roderick: 1st in the 'Roderick' series of books

Sladek, John

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Language: English

Published by Granada / Panther, 1982

0586045392 / 9780586045398

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© 1980: 1st in the 'Roderick' series of books. 1st printing of 1982 edition:- Synopsis: He isn't human; but he isn't all robot either. He started life in a lab, went to Parochial School, was kidnapped by gypsies, chased by roboticidal, and incompetent, hit-men, told fortunes on the Midway, and finally fostered by an elderly couple who gave up writing science fiction when their stories came true. He's Roderick, the first robot programmed to think and learn, and sent out into the world to re-invent it:- Reviews: "Prodigious, dazzling, inventive, 'Roderick' is a modern masterpiece, a fabulous joyride through the whole crazy, zany funhouse of modern existence, and a parable about all human life" / "A classic novel. It reeks simultaneously of 'Candide', 'Catch-22', 'Player Piano', 'The Wizard Of Oz" - Guardian / "Superb. Comparable with - at times even overtaking - early Kurt Vonnegut" - Time Out / "John Sladek is a science fiction writer whose novels are driven by an incisive, literate humour. In fact he is downright funny. Mr Sladek's latest satire is up to his usual high standard. One of the few serious achievements in a medium which is rapidly exchanging innovation for self-indulgence. The prose is stunning, the characterisation immaculate, the insights unique: 'Roderick' is a small masterpiece" - Now! / Hilarious and serious. Sladek is a major comic talent" - Sunday Times:- (original cost £1.95).…

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Title
Roderick: 1st in the 'Roderick' series of books
Author
Sladek, John
Publisher
Granada / Panther
Publication year
1982
Condition
Very Good: Light signs of wear
Binding
Paperback: 7" x 4½"
Language
English
ISBN 10
0586045392
ISBN 13
9780586045398
Illustrator
Cover Art: Ray Winder
Edition
1982 Edition
Printing
1st Printing
Item weight
0.18 kilograms
Dimensions
7" (178mm) x 4⅜" (111mm).
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