Name: a perfect vacuum
SKU: 2541230
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Author: Stanislaw Lem
ISBN: 9780156716864

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Author

Stanislaw Lem

Publisher

Harper Voyager

Language

English

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.8x14x1.5 cm

Weight

0.33 kg.

ISBN

0156716860

ISBN13

9780156716864

Synopsis "a perfect vacuum"

This is a collection of perfect yet imaginary reviews of nonexistent books. With insidious wit, the author beguiles us with a parade of delightful, disarmingly familiar inventions. "Lem is Harpo Marx and Franz Kafka and Isaac Asimov rolled up into one and down the white rabbit's hole" (Detroit News). A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

Stanislaw Lem

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Stanisław Lem (1921-2006) was a prominent Polish writer in science fiction literature. Born in Lviv, he developed a prolific literary career that explored themes such as cybernetics, communication, and the human condition. His work is characterized by a deep philosophical sense and, at times, a humorous tone.

Among his most recognized works are Solaris (1961), The Cyberiad (1965), and The Futurological Congress (1971), all in the science fiction genre. Additionally, he wrote essays like Summa Technologiae (1964), where he reflects on the future of technology. His literary legacy has significantly influenced contemporary science fiction.

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