![]() Rubbing and areas of fading to front wrap, with loss and inscription to head of front wrap. Discolouration to back strip and rear wrap. In the publisher's original printer paper wraps. Lewis described the ending as 'sheer devil worship'.With the ink inscription of Francis Young to the head of the front wrap, and further inscription to half title. Aldiss termed it 'the one great grey holy book of science fiction'.Some of Stapledon's usual admirers, however, were appalled by the work's philosophy. Clarke considered this work as 'the most powerful work of imagination ever written', and Brian W. ![]() This is a remainder binding, with the front wrap featuring the front wrap of the priority A binding dust wrapper laid down.Stapledon's work tackles philosophical themes including birth, decay and death, and the relationship between creation and creator.Arthur C. The first edition, first impression of Olaf Stapledon's celebrated work of science fiction, describing the history of all life in the universe.Identified by Currey as the priority B binding, priced 2/- to back strip as called for. A smart copy of the first edition of Olaf Stapledon's imaginative and philosophical science fiction novel. ![]()
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