Cat's Cradle
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London: Gollancz, 1963. First London edition. [4], 233, [1] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Red boards. Fine in near fine dust jacket (slightest traces of wear). First London edition. [4], 233, [1] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Attractive copy of one of Vonnegut's most beloved novels, ranking alongside Slaughterhouse Five and Breakfast of Champions. This was Vonnegut's fourth novel and concerns the development of ice-nine a substance that turns water into a solid at room temperature. Although addressing concerns of technology, it's perhaps better known as a satire of religion. Entirely in keeping with the novel's spirit, The University of Chicago, which had rejected Vonnegut's 1947 thesis for a Masters of Anthropology, accepted this work for the degree in 1971. It was also nominated for the 1964 Hugo award for best novel.
- Publisher: Gollancz
- Year: 1963
- Edition: First London edition
- Binding: unknown
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