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Babel-17/Empire Star (Vintage)

by Samuel R. Delany

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Author of the bestselling Dhalgren and winner of four Nebulas and one Hugo, Samuel R. Delany is one of the most acclaimed writers of speculative fiction.

Babel-17, winner of the Nebula Award for best novel of the year, is a fascinating tale of a famous poet bent on deciphering a secret language that is the key to the enemys deadly force, a task that requires she travel with a splendidly improbable crew to the site of the next attack. For the first time, Babel-17 is published as the author intended with the short novel Empire Star, the tale of Comet Jo, a simple-minded teen thrust into a complex galaxy when hes entrusted to carry a vital message to a distant world. Spellbinding and smart, both novels are testimony to Delanys vast and singular talent.

About the Author

Samuel R. Delany was born and raised in Harlem, where he still lives. He is a professor of English and Creative Writing at Temple University in Philadelphia.

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ISBN:
9780375706691
Author:
Delany, Samuel R.
Publisher:
Vintage Books USA
Location:
New York
Subject:
Science Fiction - General
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Life on other planets
Subject:
Language and languages
Subject:
Women poets
Subject:
Women linguists
Subject:
Science / General
Subject:
Science Fiction and Fantasy-A to Z
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
Vintage
Series Volume:
MC-34
Publication Date:
20020131
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
8.06x5.16x.72 in. .60 lbs.

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