Swift Thoughts

Published by The Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut, USA, 2002

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A beautiful leatherbound edition from the Easton Press. Binding remains tight, text clean and clear throughout apart from George Zabrowski's signature and the notation noting its number, there are no marks within; full leather over moire endpapers, all edges gilt with a ribbon bound in. Five raised bands on the spine, with gilt detailing and titles on spine. 'This collection of stories showcases the work of George Zebrowski, one of science fiction's masters and a writer Hugo and Nebula Award winner Robert J. Sawyer has called "one of the most philosophically astute writers in science fiction." Like the writers Olaf Stapledon, Arthur C. Clarke, and Stanislaw Lem, Zebrowski explores the "big questions"-the expansion of human horizons, and the growth of power over our lives and the world in which we live. In the title story, scientists push the boundaries of human mentality to keep pace with ever-evolving AIs. In "The Eichmann Variations," a finalist for the Nebula Award, exact copies of captured Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann stand trial for his crimes against humanity, while in "The Word Sweep," all speech must be rationed because spoken words take on physical form. In "Wound the Wind," another Nebula Award finalist, unchanged humans roam freely until captured by those who know what's best for them, and in "Stooges," a visiting alien hijacks the persona of Curly Howard. From hard science fiction ("Gödel's Doom") to alternate history ("Lenin in Odessa") to first alien contact ("Bridge of Silence"), and with an introduction by renowned physicist/writer Gregory Benford, this collection presents one of the most distinctive voices writing in the field of science fiction today.' 311 pages. 5.75 x 8.75 inches. Includes never used bookplate for next owner from the Easton Press. Limited Edition #602 of 1075. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.…

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Title
Swift Thoughts
Author
George Zebrowski; Gregory Benford [Introduction]
Publisher
The Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
Publication year
2002
Condition
Very Good
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Signed by Author(s)
Book Type
Book
Binding
Hardcover
Illustrator
Bob Eggleton
Edition
1st Edition.
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