Untouched By Human Hands by Robert Sheckley (English) Paperback Book

Description: Untouched By Human Hands by Robert Sheckley A collection of brilliant short stories from one of Americas greatest ever science fiction writersOften considered to be Robert Sheckleys best short story collection, Untouched By Human Hands displays all of the authors signature surreal humour and eye for the unreal. Featuring human space exploration from the perspective of appalled aliens, darkly comic dystopias and wry fables of technological disaster, this slim collection is rich in wit, invention and provocative insight, and includes the classic stories The Monsters, Specialist and Seventh Victim. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Robert Sheckley (1928-2005) was an American science-fiction writer whose utterly original work is noted for its merging of quick wit, philosophical musing and dark satire. His many story collections and novels include Untouched By Human Hands (1954) and Dimension of Miracles (1968). In 2001, he was made Author Emeritus by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. Review Robert Sheckley is one of the great funny writers -- Douglas AdamsRobert Sheckley was writing genuinely funny SF before Douglas Adams was born ... It is a crime that most of his great short story collections from the 50s, 60s and 70s are out of print -- Neil GaimanRobert Sheckley is the greatest entertainer ever produced by modern science fiction . . . what a feast of wit and intelligence he lays out -- J.G BallardOne of science fictions seminal humourists * The New York Times *One of the finest debut volumes ever published in the field, and contains several tales which have remained famous, including The Monsters and the superb Specialist ... Sheckleys stories are unfailingly elegant and literate * Science Fiction Encyclopedia * Review Text Robert Sheckley is one of the great funny writers Review Quote Robert Sheckley is one of the great funny writers Promotional "Headline" A collection of brilliant short stories from one of Americas greatest ever science fiction writers Details ISBN0241473020 Author Robert Sheckley Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Series Penguin Science Fiction ISBN-10 0241473020 ISBN-13 9780241473023 Language English Format Paperback Year 2021 DEWEY 813.54 Publication Date 2021-06-03 Pages 208 UK Release Date 2021-06-03 Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrator Gillian Flint Birth 1861 Death 1925 Affiliation Rick Ingrasci Position Illustrator Qualifications PsyD Alternative 9780141994604 Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-09-13 AU Release Date 2021-09-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133123306;

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