THE EINSTEIN INTERSECTION
by Delany, Samuel R
- Used
- near fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Talent, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Ace Books, Inc., 1967. First edition. first printing . Paperback. Near Fine. Ace book number F-427, with 40¢ cover price. Nebula Award winner, 1967. "A fabulous tour de force of the imagination." Referenced in Barron; Anatomy of Wonder 4, *4-129. Cover illustrated by Jack Gaughan. Light opening crease along the spine, else a near fine copy.
Synopsis
The Einstein Intersection is a 1967 science fiction novel by Samuel R. Delany. It won the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1967 and was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1968. It is sometimes titled A Fabulous, Formless Darkness, the author's intended title for the work. The novel is purportedly influenced by the film Black Orpheus. The protagonist, Lo Lobey, is loosely based on the character of Orpheus. The character of Kid Death is likewise based on Death in that film.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 44488
- Title
- THE EINSTEIN INTERSECTION
- Author
- Delany, Samuel R
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition. first printing
- Publisher
- Ace Books, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1967
- Keywords
- First edition, science fiction, paperback.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Paperback;
Terms of Sale
Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
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About the Seller
Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
Biblio member since 2009
Talent, Oregon
About Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books
Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books has been a full-time mail order bookstore since 1984. Beginning with a small inventory of 400 books, we now have over 10,000 books. Though we do not have an open store, every year we exhibit at between 12 to 14 book fairs and events in the Western United States. All our books are listed on line and visitors are welcome by appointment.
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