The Female Man (Bantam books Q8765)
Russ, Joanna (1937-2011)
From Comic World, Steinbach, MB, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 24 March 1999
From Comic World, Steinbach, MB, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 24 March 1999
About this Item
Bantam books Q8765; February 1975; 1st Paperback Edition; A Frederik Pohl selection; 214 pages; Scarce early edition of this classic of Feminist SF Literature. RARE in this 1975 Bantam printing with this Scarcer GGA Good Girl Art Painted cover; ** Goodreads; It has influenced William Gibson and been listed as one of the ten essential works of science fiction. Most importantly, Joanna Russ's THE FEMALE MAN is a suspenseful, surprising and darkly witty chronicle of what happens when Jeannine, Janet, Joanna, and Jael-four alternative selves from drastically different realities-meet. ** Genres; Science Fiction, Feminism, Classics, Speculative Fiction, LGBT, Gender, Science Fiction Fantasy, Queer, Dystopia; ** "The Female Man" is a seminal work of feminist science fiction by Joanna Russ. Published in 1975, this novel is a bold exploration of gender and identity through the lens of speculative fiction. The narrative weaves together the lives of four women from different realities, each embodying various aspects of womanhood and societal roles. Joanna's world mirrors the Earth of the 1970s, Jeannine's reality is trapped in an unending Great Depression, Janet hails from an all-female utopian future, and Jael exists in a dystopian world riven by gender war. These characters confront and challenge the patriarchal norms of their societies, ultimately discovering they are alternate versions of the same person. This revelation symbolizes the multifaceted nature of women's experiences and the societal constructs that define and often confine them. Russ's work is celebrated for its innovative structure, its piercing insight into gender politics, and its influence on both the science fiction genre and feminist literature. >> Minor Wrinkles and Creases around edges and corners, cover scuffing. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 159950
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Female Man (Bantam books Q8765)
Publisher: Bantam Books., USA
Publication Date: 1975
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: GGA Good Girl Art Painted cover
Condition: VERY GOOD Minus
Edition: First Edition By This Publisher.
Book Type: Book
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