{"product_id":"2026770001553-secondhand-out-of-their-minds","title":"Out Of Their Minds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA masterwork of imaginative science fiction, Out of Their Minds chronicles the strange and unsettling experiences of a writer named Horton Smith, who returns to his small hometown only to discover that the fictional characters of human imagination — from fairy tales, folklore, and literature — have somehow crossed over into the real world. Simak presents this uncanny premise with his signature blend of gentle wit and quiet wonder, crafting a narrative that feels both whimsical and deeply philosophical. The novel argues, in its unhurried Midwestern way, that the stories humanity tells itself carry a power and life of their own, capable of manifesting in ways both benevolent and threatening. With warmth and intelligence, it illustrates how the boundary between myth and reality is far more permeable than we dare to believe, making it a uniquely thoughtful entry in the science fantasy genre that rewards patient, reflective readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839333544155,"sku":"2026770001553-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/1d367142-4f55-4164-ad71-7b8c3d544e11.png?v=1780560701","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770001553-secondhand-out-of-their-minds","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}