WINTERLONG
Hand, Elizabeth
ISBN 10: 0553287729 ISBN 13: 9780553287721
Published by Bantam Books, New York, Toronto, London, Sydney, Auckland, 1990
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Small octavo, decorated wrappers. Advance copy (uncorrected proof) of the first edition. "Hand's first novel features gorgeous prose reminiscent of Gene Wolfe and an exotic and decadent setting, the City of the Trees in the Northeastern Federated Republic of America, in essence a far-future Washington, D. C., half destroyed by global warming, biological warfare, and time." - Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-492. Two loose sequels are AESTIVAL TIDE (1992) and ICARUS DESCENDING (1993). Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1986-2009. Hartwell, 200 Significant SF Books by Women, 1984-2001. A fine copy. A scarce proof. (#173439). Seller Inventory # 173439
Synopsis:
In the ruins of a once great city, separated twin children are reunited and undertake a dangerous journey to participate in a blood ritual that will signal the end of human history
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Bibliographic Details
Title: WINTERLONG
Publisher: Bantam Books, New York, Toronto, London, Sydney, Auckland
Publication Date: 1990
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition