KATE WILHELM Volume One & Two

BRILLIANT and SOLD OUT. This very handsome two volume set of the great KATE WILHELM's work is a wondrous thing. Obviously, as a SOLD OUT limited edition set, this has become already hard to find and the only copies available are on the secondary market. This prized issue is in two volumes, signed by various people involved in getting this definitive set to its finished state. Centipede have excelled their own high standards in thoroughness, in production, and design. nstead of the monsters and heroes of the early formulaic pulps, Wilhelm’s work is characterized by well-drawn characters, coherent plots, and psychological, moral, and philosophical tension. She was an early female science fiction writer at a time when the genre was dominated by white male writers, and her work helped reshape the genre, bringing humanity, family relationships, and psychological motivation into focus. Her early works were published in science fiction magazines and earned readers' respect, if not awards, allowing her to hone her craft and gain an understanding of the publishing world. These two hefty volumes from this distinguished small press, might need extra postage depending on destination. VERY RARE. …