The Saliva Tree & Other Growths by Brian Aldiss 1979 Sphere UK Paperback
$24.00
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CompareBrian Aldiss marked the centenary year of H G Wells’ birth with this ingenious novella combining comedy, terror and, intriguingly, late nineteenth-century period charm. In a sleepy East Anglian town we meet Bruce Fox and Gregory Rolles – two young men who have sworn to Think Large in order to distinguish themselves from the masses of Cottersall. When a meteor lands in the pond of a local farm, Gregory seeks the advice of Mr Wells. Nine short stories complete the collection, including the highly autobiographical ‘Girl and Robot With Flowers’, which was taken up as a seminal story demarcating the new SF from the old.
Contents:
The saliva tree —
Danger, religion! —
The lonely habit —
A pleasure shared —
One role with relish —
Legends of Smith’s Burst —
Day of the doomed king —
Paternal care —
The girl and the robot with flowers.
Condition:
Unread, beautiful clean copy
back cover upper edge does have a small wrinkle
Very rare edition
Weight | .35 lbs |
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