Vinge.] McIntyre' short story 'Screwtop.' Nelson, 1976. The Crystal Ship Three Original Novellas of Science Fiction by Vonda N. Near Fine in dust wrapper with review slip inserted. Very Good in dust wrapper a little faded on the spine. Nelson Doubleday for the Science Fiction Book Club, 1975. (#111116).Ĭollection comprises: The Exile Waiting. Some copies have 8 1/2 x 11 inch photocopied sheet printing pages 312-3 laid in this copy has the photocopy. Most, if not all proofs, lack a final page of text. Winner of the 1978 Nebula and 1979 Hugo awards for best novel. "A convincing mixture of stoicism and sentimentality, rather highly strung." - Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-749. A healer called Snake wanders a future Earth in search of an alien beastie which will assist her in the task of bringing succor to the sick and dying." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. "An expansion of the Nebula-winning short story 'Of Mist, and Grass, and Sand' (1973). Strong feminist themes, excellent characterization." - Brians, Nuclear Holocausts: Atomic War in Fiction, 1895-1984, p.
Stresses the power of love and compassion. "The moving tale of a young healer trying to create humanity in a savage post-holocaust world. Advance copy (uncorrected proof) of the first edition. Some copies have 8 1/2 x 11 inch photocopied sheet printing pages 312-3 laid in this copy lacks the photocopy.
Brief signed inscription dated 1979 by McIntyre on title page to "Dave." "The moving tale of a young healer trying to create humanity in a savage post-holocaust world.
Octavo, printed red wrappers printed in black.
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