Son of Man by Robert Silverberg | Vintage Del Rey Science Fiction Paperback | Second Printing 1977
$40 · Offered by Biblio
Condition: Very Good+ vintage condition. Bright, attractive cover with strong color and excellent eye appeal. Sticker has been carefully removed from the front cover. Light shelf and edge wear consistent with age. Spine remains solid and fully legible. Binding is tight and square with clean, lightly age-toned pages. A handsome collector's copy protected in an archival-quality sleeve. Description Robert Silverberg's Son of Man remains one of the landmark works of the New Wave era of science fiction. Blending speculative evolution, philosophical exploration, mythology, and surreal imagination, the novel follows Clay, an ordinary man transported millions of years into Earth's distant future where humanity has evolved beyond recognition. Rather than relying on conventional adventure, Silverberg creates a richly imagined world that challenges readers to reconsider identity, civilization, sexuality, and what it truly means to be human. Frequently compared to the visionary works of Philip José Farmer, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Roger Zelazny, Son of Man has become one of Silverberg's most discussed and collectible novels. This vintage 1977 Del Rey paperback features the striking original cover design that has become highly desirable among collectors of classic science fiction paperbacks from the golden age of speculative fiction. Collector's Note: Early Del Rey science fiction paperbacks are increasingly sought after for their distinctive artwork, collectible publisher imprints, and ass
- Publisher: Del Rey Books / Ballantine Books, New York
- Year: 1977
- Binding: paperback
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