From Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since September 8, 2020
About this Item
Signed first edition of the first science fiction novel marketed to a gay male audience by a major publishing house. CHROME narrates the far-future romantic awakening of Chrome, space cadet, server of sandwiches, and personal massage therapist to the imperious and magnificent Abd H'Lokk-Mond H'Zum (Vortex for short), from their first meeting at an elite desert spa to their several joyful reunions. URANIAN WORLDS, the classic reference guide to LGBTQ science fiction, acknowledges that "the entire novel sparkles with homoerotic tension rare in science fiction" but judges Nader's political awareness "limited" (Garber & Paleo). The latter is true, but beside the point: CHROME joins the campy verve of '50s space opera to the increasing sexual freedom of '70s science fiction, in a setting deliberately removed from contemporary struggles and pressures, with a passionate love story. This was Nader's only published novel, written after his retirement from a long acting career in film and television which included a close friendship with Rock Hudson and a starring role in 1953's ROBOT MONSTER. Scarce. 8.5'' x 5.5''. Original black cloth with gilt-lettered spine. In original price-clipped pictorial dust jacket by Ron Woletsky. 369, [1] pages. Signed by Nader on front free endpaper. Light edgewear and scuffing to jacket, bookstore's "Autographed" sticker on front jacket panel. Minor foxing to fore-edge. Near fine in very good plus jacket. Seller Inventory # 50947
Bibliographic Details
Title: CHROME
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York
Publication Date: 1978
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First printing.
Store Description
We work hard to meet our ethical responsibilty to describe our material accurately. All items are guaranteed as described and protected by ABE's generous return policy.
We guarantee the authenticity of our items. All items are original (meaning not facsimiles or reproductions), first editions (i.e. first printings), unless otherwise noted. TPM is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and upholds their Code of Ethics.
All items subject to prior sale. We prioritize our lon...
More InformationWe use USPS unless otherwise requested. Expedited, overnight, or international shipping, as well as other carriers, may carry additional costs beyond quoted rates. All orders receive tracking information and a direct contact in case of any questions. We ship in new boxes only, properly packed, to help ensure safe arrival.
Payment Methods
accepted by seller
