The City Beyond Play [Signed -Association Copy]
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- SIGNED
- UK: PS Publishing, 2007
UK: PS Publishing, 2007. New/No Dust Jacket, As Issued.
Signed by the Author on the bookplate of science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher and prolific book reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. This book is from his collection.
No Flaws or Blemishes; Gift Quality. First Trade Edition. Introduction by Chris Roberson and the Afterword by Tracy Knight. Cover Art by Domonic Harman.
The City Beyond Play, co-authored by Philip José Farmer and Danny Adams, is a science fiction novella that delves into themes of societal reconstruction and the complexities of identity. Set in a secluded valley in California, the narrative explores a community known as Scadia, where residents have recreated a medieval society reminiscent of pre-17th-century Europe. This enclave, designed to offer an immersive historical experience, becomes the backdrop for a tale that examines the interplay between past ideals and present realities.
With its concise narrative and thought-provoking themes, The City Beyond Play offers readers a contemplative look at the allure and potential pitfalls of idealized societies.
Subjects: Societal Reconstruction, Identity, Historical Reenactment, Utopian Communities, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction.
Signed by the Author on the bookplate of science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher and prolific book reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. This book is from his collection.
No Flaws or Blemishes; Gift Quality. First Trade Edition. Introduction by Chris Roberson and the Afterword by Tracy Knight. Cover Art by Domonic Harman.
The City Beyond Play, co-authored by Philip José Farmer and Danny Adams, is a science fiction novella that delves into themes of societal reconstruction and the complexities of identity. Set in a secluded valley in California, the narrative explores a community known as Scadia, where residents have recreated a medieval society reminiscent of pre-17th-century Europe. This enclave, designed to offer an immersive historical experience, becomes the backdrop for a tale that examines the interplay between past ideals and present realities.
With its concise narrative and thought-provoking themes, The City Beyond Play offers readers a contemplative look at the allure and potential pitfalls of idealized societies.
Subjects: Societal Reconstruction, Identity, Historical Reenactment, Utopian Communities, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction.