Man and the Planets. The Resources of the Solar System

Duncan Lunan

Published by Bath Ashgrove Press 1983, 1983

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pp 306 A study of the resources of the Solar System and man's capacity to make use of them, examining different methods of space transport and colonisation, but "fundamentally conservationist in tone". Fine in plain white card wrappers, in a glossy illustrated dust jacket. The book is illustrated with reproductions of paintings by Gavin Roberts and Ed Buckley, some based on imagery from the Voyager spacecraft. Inscribed by the author "To Alasdair with best wishes from Duncan. Duncan A Lunan December 1984". Lunan was President of ASTRA (The Association in Scotland to Research into Astonautics) and science fiction critic of the Glasgow Herald. Provenance: from the recent Glasgow dispersal sale of Alasdair Gray's library. Gray (1934-2019) is acknowledged as one of the most innovative figures in Scottish literature and culture. Painter, novelist, playwright, poet and editor, Gray frequently combined his diverse artistic talents within single works to challenge existing forms. He has been described as 'Blending satire and tragedy, realism and fantasy, his work has been credited with spurring a renaissance in Scottish literature.' Please contact Christian White at Modernfirsteditions if you would like more information about this item. Fine in a fine dust jacket Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Man and the Planets. The Resources of the Solar System
• Publisher: Bath Ashgrove Press 1983
• Publication Date: 1983
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)