Samuel R. Delany, The Science Fiction Book Club. Author: Samuel R. DelanyBinding: HardbackPublished: The Science Fiction Book Club., 1968Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Minor yellowing to end-pages, tanning to fore-edges and slight chips to DJ. Previous owner's name written on front end-page.Samuel R. Delany's "Babel-17" is a groundbreaking work of science fiction that challenges the very nature of language and perception. This novel introduces readers to Rydra Wong, a renowned poet and linguist, who is recruited by the Alliance to decipher Babel-17, a mysterious enemy language believed to be a weapon. As Rydra immerses herself in the alien tongue, she uncovers its profound influence on thought and reality, revealing a universe where language shapes consciousness. The narrative presents a thrilling intellectual puzzle, blending adventure with deep philosophical inquiry into communication and identity.

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Title: Babel-17
Publisher: The Science Fiction Book Club.
Publication Date: 1968
Binding: Hardback
Book Type: Hardback

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