Hothouse (aka The Long Afternoon of Earth)
ALDISS, BRIAN W. (1925-2017)
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
SPHERE Books 10901; 1969; 1st Sphere Edition; RARE in this SPHERE edition with this Wraparound cover illustration; 206 Pages; ** Goodreads; In this science fiction classic, we are transported millions of years from now, to the boughs of a colossal banyan tree that covers one face of the globe. The last remnants of humanity are fighting for survival, terrorised by the carnivorous plants and the grotesque insect life. ** A.I.: The book is a collection of five novelettes originally serialized in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction in 1961. It presents a vision of a far future Earth that has become a greenhouse world, with a single massive banyan tree covering one face of the globe and a wildly overgrown plant kingdom where vegetation has taken over most ecological niches. The novel explores themes of survival, evolution, and the interplay between humanity and nature. Aldiss's creation is a richly imagined, vibrant, and dangerous ecosystem, where humans are dwarfed by the colossal flora and fauna that have evolved in this hot, steamy, and competitive environment. The story follows a group of humans who, in their struggle for survival, embark on a perilous journey to the "Tips," the uppermost branches of the forest, in a bid to escape the predatory life below and reach a new level of existence. "Hothouse" has been praised for its inventive setting and its exploration of complex ecological and social dynamics, marking it as a significant work in the science fiction genre. The novel's depiction of a world where the boundaries between plant and animal life blur, and where humanity must adapt to a radically altered ecosystem, offers a thought-provoking reflection on the potential paths of planetary evolution and the resilience of life in all its forms. Aldiss's work remains a testament to the power of speculative fiction to illuminate the human condition through the lens of the fantastical.>> Minor cover indents; cover scuffing; Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Seller Inventory # 159938
Bibliographic Details
Title: Hothouse (aka The Long Afternoon of Earth)
Publisher: Sphere books, Great Britian, UK.
Publication Date: 1969
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Wraparound painted cover;
Condition: Very Good to Fine
Edition: First Edition By This Publisher.
Book Type: Book
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