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When Wilson Gore arrives in the Barony of Scadia, all he really knows is that the place is an enclave devoted to the recreation of the Middle Ages as they should have been—a refuge for hardcore individualists and historical costume enthusiasts, whom the crowded utopia of the twenty-second century is glad to see the back of. Soon dubbed "Will Son of Gore," Gore finds himself at odds with arrogant knights, a wicked Duke, mad forest outlaws, pernickety Byzantine bureaucrats, a witch, cybernetic dragons, enigmatic women of the court and the wilds, and a social system in which anyone can rise to the top—or, just as likely, leave his bones mouldering by the roadside. All is not well in the land of Scadia, as Gore discovers after fixing his lustful gaze on the beautiful Lady Melisounde—competing for her hand, he ends up fighting the best and most treacherous warriors in the land, one of whom, the Knight of the Red Gauntlet, is far more, and far less, then he seems . . .
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Dominic Harman (illustrator). London: PS Publishing:, 2008. First edition, Hardcover, Limited, Fine sans dust jacket as issued, 112 pp. Cover artwork by: Dominic Harman "The City Beyond Play, is a tale of wryly humorous darring-do . rather like an updated version of Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court; with the Middle Ages moved to the future, and the interloper upon the medieval scene a brilliant roboticist on the run for murder." This edition is limited five hundred copies. First edition, Hardcover, Limited, Fine sans dust jacket as issued, Seller Inventory # 38099
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Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket, As Issued. Signed by the Author on the bookplate of science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher and prolific book reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. This book is from his collection. No Flaws or Blemishes; Gift Quality. First Trade Edition. Introduction by Chris Roberson and the Afterword by Tracy Knight. Cover Art by Domonic Harman. The City Beyond Play, co-authored by Philip José Farmer and Danny Adams, is a science fiction novella that delves into themes of societal reconstruction and the complexities of identity. Set in a secluded valley in California, the narrative explores a community known as Scadia, where residents have recreated a medieval society reminiscent of pre-17th-century Europe. This enclave, designed to offer an immersive historical experience, becomes the backdrop for a tale that examines the interplay between past ideals and present realities. With its concise narrative and thought-provoking themes, The City Beyond Play offers readers a contemplative look at the allure and potential pitfalls of idealized societies. Subjects: Societal Reconstruction, Identity, Historical Reenactment, Utopian Communities, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction. Seller Inventory # 20742