The Martian Inca

Watson, Ian

ISBN 10: 0586047735 / ISBN 13: 9780586047736

Published by Granada / Panther, 1978

© 1977: A stand-alone novel by Ian Watson. 1st printing of 1978 edition:- Synopsis: When a Russian spacecraft carrying soil samples from Mars crashes on a remote Bolivian village, the Indians who salvage it fall into a mysterious comatose condition. Only two recover, and on re-awakening, they are conscious of a strange new awareness of themselves and the world outside. Julio, indeed, believes himself to be the Inca - the divine imperial ruler - reborn. Meanwhile, up in space, a manned American vessel is on its way to mars. After the 240 million mile voyage, tension on the ship is high and when at last Mars is reached, the deadly soil adds an extra dimension to an already explosive solution. What constituent of the Martian soil is causing its literally mind-blowing effects? The answer may be the missing clue to a vital discovery about Man's evolutionary potential:- Review(s): "This book contains a new, near-poetic dimension. the most formidable fiction (Ian Watson) has yet written, and also one of the most compulsive." - The Times:- (original cost £0.75). Seller Inventory # 11.001.00034

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1st Panther 1978 edition 1st printing paperback, vg++ In stock shipped from our UK warehouse

About the Author: Ian Watson was born in 1943. He lectured in Tanzania and Tokyo and taught Future Studies at Birmingham Polytechnic. He began publishing sf with 'Roof Garden Under Saturn' for New Worlds in 1969 but it was with the publication of The Embedding in 1973 that he really established himself as a writer of rare power and vision.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Martian Inca
Publisher: Granada / Panther
Publication Date: 1978
Binding: Paperback: 7" x 4½"
Illustrator: Cover Art: Peter Gudynas
Condition: Very Good: Light signs of wear
Edition: 1978 Edition