Off Centre

Off Centre

$15.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

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: Damon Knight
Binding: Hardback
Published: Science Fiction Book Club, 1971

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Pages have begun to slightly detach from spine.

Damon Knight's "Off Centre" is a collection of science fiction short stories that showcases the author's sharp wit and inventive imagination. This anthology presents a series of speculative tales that often subvert traditional genre tropes, offering unexpected twists and thought-provoking scenarios. Knight, a master of the short form, crafts narratives that are both intellectually stimulating and darkly humorous, frequently examining the absurdities of human nature and technology. The stories within this volume are characterized by their concise prose and incisive social commentary, making it a compelling read for enthusiasts of classic science fiction and those who appreciate satirical takes on futuristic concepts.

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Description

Author: Damon Knight
Binding: Hardback
Published: Science Fiction Book Club, 1971

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Pages have begun to slightly detach from spine.

Damon Knight's "Off Centre" is a collection of science fiction short stories that showcases the author's sharp wit and inventive imagination. This anthology presents a series of speculative tales that often subvert traditional genre tropes, offering unexpected twists and thought-provoking scenarios. Knight, a master of the short form, crafts narratives that are both intellectually stimulating and darkly humorous, frequently examining the absurdities of human nature and technology. The stories within this volume are characterized by their concise prose and incisive social commentary, making it a compelling read for enthusiasts of classic science fiction and those who appreciate satirical takes on futuristic concepts.