More Tales of Pirx the Pilot

Lem, Stanislaw

ISBN 10: 0156621436 / ISBN 13: 9780156621434

Published by Harper Voyager, 1983

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0156621436I5N00

Synopsis:

Commander Pirx, who drives space vehicles for a living in the galaxy of the future, here faces a new series of intriguing adventures in which robots demonstrate some alarmingly human characteristics. On one interplanetary trip, a robot actually shows curiosity and even generosity; on another, a robot is lured to try mountain climbing. The two longest stories are puzzles in which the mysteries of artificial intelligence are explored. Pirx wrestles every step of the way with his mixed feelings about robots, which make him increasingly suspicious and apprehensive. Lem writes of the cold and aloof technology of the future with deep humanity and high lyricism.

About the Author: Stanislaw Lem (1921-2006) was the most widely translated and best known science fiction author writing outside of the English language. Winner of the Kafka Prize, he was a contributor to many magazines, including the New Yorker, and the author of numerous works, including Solaris.

Bibliographic Details

Title: More Tales of Pirx the Pilot
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publication Date: 1983
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket