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Babel-17
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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Babel-17
In the far future, after human civilisation has spread through the galaxy, communications begin to arrive in an apparently alien language.They appear to threaten invasion, but in order to counter the threat, the messages must first be understood.
BABEL-17 is the novel which catapulted Samuel R. Delany into the front rank of SF writers.
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In the far future, after human civilisation has spread through the galaxy, communications begin to arrive in an apparently alien language.
They appear to threaten invasion, but in order to counter the threat, the messages must first be understood.
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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Babel-17 by Samuel R. Delany is considered a remarkable masterpiece, praised for its stunning depiction of a star-spanning epic and featuring both mysterious aliens and entirely believable yet strange human characters. This groundbreaking work is noted for its impact on the science fiction genre, altering perceptions of the future.
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ISBN: 9780575094208
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 March 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Gollancz
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 184g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Born in 1942 in Harlem, New York, Samuel R Delany has become one of SF's most influential and discussed authors. Since 1988 he has also been Professor of Comparative Literature at Massachusetts University. He has won the Nebula Award.
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