The Gods Themselves

288, [2] pp. 8vo. Beige full leather, gilt titles and decorations, all edges gilt, ribbon marker bound in. Introduction by James Gunn. "The inter-relationships of three different worlds, the actions of a wide variety of their inhabitants, and the resolution of their common problem form the substance of Isaac Asimov's exciting new book, his first full-length science fiction novel in fifteen years. Each of the three cultures, with different values and dramatic contrasts, is personified by one individual. On earth, it's the scientist who tries to warn that what seems to be progress may, in reality, end with complete annihilation. On an alien and mysterious planet, it's a unique being that questions the morality of self-preservation at any cost. On the moon, it's a girl who is fantastically intuitive. And each, set against the particular place and time, seems to be an inaudible crying in an uncaring wilderness. How these three people reach the same conclusion independently and against almost-impossible odds; how they fight to combine intelligences; how they are thwarted, balked and hopefully triumphant -- these are the elements that go into this tale of the dangers inherent in un-thought-out "advances". Mr. Asimov has created an impressively-imaginative story with a powerful and sensational climax. Isaac Asimov is one of today's most prolific and widely-read authors. His over one hundred twenty books range from science fiction and pure science to history, religion, literature and geography, and include such titles as The Intelligent Man's Guide to Science, Asimov's Biographical Encyclopedia of Science and Technology and Asimov's Guide to Shakespeare. Dr. Asimov currently lives in New York City." CONTENTS: Against Stupidity; The Gods Themselves; Contend in Vain?