Methuselah's Children
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Robert Heinlein
Binding: Hardback
Published: Science Fiction Book Club., 1964
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Robert Heinlein's classic science fiction novel, "Methuselah's Children," chronicles the saga of the Howard Families, a secret society of humans bred for extreme longevity. This compelling narrative details their struggle for acceptance and survival in a world that fears and resents their extended lifespans. The story presents a thought-provoking examination of societal prejudice, genetic engineering, and the very definition of humanity, all while maintaining Heinlein's signature adventurous and philosophical tone. It is a foundational work within the genre, offering a timeless exploration of what it means to live a long life among those who do not.
Author: Robert Heinlein
Binding: Hardback
Published: Science Fiction Book Club., 1964
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Robert Heinlein's classic science fiction novel, "Methuselah's Children," chronicles the saga of the Howard Families, a secret society of humans bred for extreme longevity. This compelling narrative details their struggle for acceptance and survival in a world that fears and resents their extended lifespans. The story presents a thought-provoking examination of societal prejudice, genetic engineering, and the very definition of humanity, all while maintaining Heinlein's signature adventurous and philosophical tone. It is a foundational work within the genre, offering a timeless exploration of what it means to live a long life among those who do not.