Stranger in a strange land paperback book club edition

Stranger in a strange land was a good book that i could not close until i finished it. He was a fourtime winner of the hugo award for his novels stranger in a str ange land 1961, starship troopers 1959, double star 1956, and the moon is a harsh mistress 1966. Stranger in a strange land by heinlein, first edition. According to virginia heinleins preface to later editions, the longer text is what heinlein originally wrote before publisherrequested abridgements. Details about stranger in a strange land by robert heinlein book club edition wdust jacket. My book club read it recently at my suggestion and i still love this book, the other 5 members. Mar 12, 2020 the complete, uncut version of robert a. Le guin neuromancer by william gibson for more than seventy years, penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the englishspeaking world. An amazing, iconoclastic and complex satire of hypocrisy in sex and religion a radical departure from conventional science fiction patterson, 29, 48. It was interesting, and i cant remember a time in the book that was dry. Valentine michael smith is a human raised to adulthood by martians, his viewpoints completely alien. First book club printing c23 on last page 408 author heinlein, robert a formatbinding hardcover book condition used very good quantity available 1 edition book club edition binding hardcover publisher g. But remains of dollar sign at top of front flap, so not a book club edition.

Stranger in a strange land and millions of other books are available for instant. The original uncut edition of stranger in a strange land by hugo award winner robert a heinlein one of the most beloved, celebrated sciencefiction novels of all time. Michael is raised by martians, and he arrives on earth as a true innocent. The title stranger in a strange land is taken from exodus 2.

December 9, 1990, sunday, late edition final byline. An odd mix of semiconservative morals there is some focus on homophobic concepts, though it seems less antigay and more prostraight, religious iconography, strong liberal morals, anarchy, libertarianism, sex, and scifi. Heinleins science fiction masterpiece, the brilliant novel that grew from a cult favorite to a bestseller to a classic in a few short years. Stranger in a strange land 1962, probably heinleins most well known novel, involves a commune, free love, and a new religion. Writers block bookstore is proud to announce our first ever scifi fantasy centric book club for 2019 and you got to choose which books we will be read for the coming year. Stranger in a strange land is a bestselling 1961 hugo awardwinning science. Stranger in a str ange land could have been titled more straightforwardly jesus christ in prehippie america. The paperback of the stranger in a strange land by robert a.

It quickly went into a book club edition, appeared in paperback, and eventually became the first. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. It tells the story of valentine michael smith, a human raised by martians on the planet mars, after his return to earth in early adulthood. Searching for gershon scholem and jerusalem s published by granta. Stranger in a strange land, first edition abebooks. Apr 03, 2020 stranger in a strange land is a 1961 science fiction novel by american author robert a. Stranger in a strange land book by robert a heinlein 31. Stranger in a str ange land was one of the first scifi books i ever read as a kid and a bit over my head at the time. Still topical and challenging today, the story of valentine michael smith, the first man from mars to visit earth, is in the great tradition of stories that endure through the power of the authors imagination that stretches from gullivers travels to 1984. Stranger in a str ange land is a 1961 science fiction novel by american author robert a. Stranger in a strange land penguin galaxy by robert a. Stranger in a strange land by robert heinlein book club.

If any sf novel deserves to be called a classic, it is heinleins stranger in a strange land. For forty years, the science fiction and literary worlds have debated the meaning, importance and impact of this groundbreaking novel stranger in a strange land. Stranger strange land by robert heinlein, first edition. This edition is the original onethe way robert heinlein first conceived it, and put it down on paper. Kurt vonneguts most recent book is his novel hocus pocus. Stranger in a strange land mass market paperback amazon. Heinleins science fiction masterpiece, the brilliant novel.

Stranger in a strange land mass market paperback may 15, 1987. However, parents were subsequently given more control over what their child was assigned to read in class, a common school board response to a challenge. He is more martian than human, especially in his thinking and outlook and philosophy, when he is brought back to earth. He was a fourtime winner of the hugo award for his novels stranger in a strange land 1961, starship troopers 1959, double star 1956, and the moon is a harsh mistress 1966. Book shows a bit of wear to edges, spine ends and corners with.

In 2012, it was included in a library of congress exhibition of books that shaped america. It tells the story of valentine michael smith, a human who comes to earth in early adulthood after being born on the planet mars and raised by martians, and explores his interaction with and eventual transformation of terran culture the title stranger in a str ange land is an allusion to the. Jan 11, 2002 stranger in a strange land, winner of the 1962 hugo award, is the story of valentine michael smith, born during, and the only survivor of, the first manned mission to mars. Now they have been reinstated for this special 30th anniversary trade edition. Stranger in a strange land so i am currently reading stranger in a strange land by heinlein and it is the first book i have read by him. Stranger in a strange land is a bestselling 1961 hugo awardwinning science fiction novel by robert a. Stranger in a str ange land npr coverage of stranger in a str ange land. Dec 09, 1990 yes, and now putnam has published for the first time the full text of stranger in a strange land, by robert a. Stranger in a strange land, winner of the 1962 hugo award, is the story of valentine michael smith, born during, and the only survivor of, the first manned mission to mars. Valentine michael smith is a man raised by martians.

One of the greatest science fiction novels ever published, stranger in a strange land s original manuscript had 50,000 words cut. Stranger in a strange land march 1, 1968 edition open. In the preface for the reissued book, virginia heinlein writes. Epic, ambitious and entertaining, stranger in a strange land caused controversy and uproar when it was first published and is still topical and challenging today. Very scarce book club edition with the unusual situation of having two dust jackets. Heinlein stranger in a strange land sellersupplied images.

Sent to earth, he must learn what it is to be human. Stranger in a strange land paperback book discussion. The original uncut edition of stranger in a str ange land by hugo award winner robert a heinlein one of the most beloved, celebrated sciencefiction novels of all time. There was a lot happening, in a little bit of time. He said heinlein has little gift for characterization, a flippant and heavybreathing style, a ponderous sense of human, and a sophomoric high school, not college, enthusiasm for sex source. In london in october, at a dinner party in the home of the publisher tom maschler, head of jonathan. Stranger in a strange land the original uncut, by robert a. The novel explores his interaction withand eventual transformation ofterrestrial culture. Epic, ambitious and entertaining, stranger in a str ange land caused controversy and uproar when it was first published and is still topical and challenging today. First edition of heinlein s most famous and influential novel. Stranger in a strange land one of the greatest science fiction novels ever published, stranger in a strange land s original manuscript had 50,000 words cut.

Stranger in a strange land by swanston 1993, paperback. From 1991 on, revised editions contain 220,000 words. Heinlein 1961, book club edition stranger in a strange land by robert a. But his beliefs and his powers far exceed the limits of man, and his arrival leads to a transformation that.

Stranger in a strange land march 1, 1968 edition open library. Epic, entertaining, stranger in a strange land caused controversy and uproar when it was first published. Stranger in a strange land and millions of other books are available for instant access. Stranger in a strange land is a 1961 science fiction novel by american author robert a. Stranger in a strange land text only 1st first edition by r. Jan 12, 2009 just two years after producing starship troopers, a book beloved of right wing militarists everywhere, robert heinlein came up with stranger in a strange land, in which guns are seen as a great. Heinlein 1991 ace putnam, new york original first printing with the 1 present in the complete numberrow this is not an exlibrary book binding is twotone hardcover. Code 37l stated book club edition on the front, inside flap of the dust jacket. Stranger in a strange land is about michael mike smith, the man from mars, offspring of two of scientists on board the original mission to mars, who was raised by martians. Jun 25, 2018 my thoughts and opinions on stranger in a strange land, by robert heinlein. The given names of the chief characters have great importance to the plot. Stranger in a strange land irish secure internet services. After the death of the crew, smith becomes an orphan and is raised by the native martians as if he were one of their own.

This hefty book is, in a nutshell, about a man from mars that is. Stranger in a strange land uncut version powells books. Editions of stranger in a strange land by robert a. Stranger in a strange land was one of the first scifi books i ever read as a kid and a bit over my head at the time. The earlier edition contained a few words over 160,000, while this one runs around 220,000 words. Stranger in a strange land penguin galaxy hardcover. It tells the story of valentine michael smith, a human who comes to earth in early adulthood after being born on the planet mars and raised by martians. Between 1961 and 1991, all published editions of this novel contained 160,000 words. This page contains details about the fiction book stranger in a strange land by robert a. The book was actually retained after a 2003 challenge in mercedes, tx to the book s adult themes.

Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Just two years after producing starship troopers, a book beloved of right wing militarists everywhere, robert heinlein came up with stranger in a strange land. His future history series, incorporating both short stories and novels and first mapped out in 1941, charts the social, political, and technological changes shaping human society from the present through several. Now, 30 years after its original publication and two years after the authors death, we have a longer editionby 50,000 wordsbased on the original manuscript. Buy stranger in a strange land by swanston, in very good condition. Sep 22, 2019 stranger in a strange land book discussion. Stranger in a str ange land mass market paperback may 15, 1987. In 1989 virginia heinlein approached putnam with the suggestion that the complete work, based on heinlein s working manuscript, should be published. Heinlein, 1961 the book was actually retained after a 2003 challenge in mercedes, tx to the books adult themes. Putnam, 1961, book club edition from the 1960s or possibly early 1970s. My question is this are all of his books as blatantly sexist as this one or is there something about the story im misunderstanding. Our full lineup is below, and will be posted to our meetup to help you keep track of the year to come.

It tells the story of valentine michael smith, a human raised by martians on the planet mars, upon his return to earth in early adulthood. Stranger in a strange land hodder great reads paperback. My book club read it recently at my suggestion and i still love this book, the other 5 members did not get past 150 pages. Paperback, 525 pages, penguin group usa, list price. Now stunningly repackaged, the original uncut edition of stranger in a strange land by hugo award winner robert a heinlein one of the most celebrated sciencefiction novels of all time. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. My thoughts and opinions on stranger in a str ange land, by robert heinlein. Heinlein 19071988 was a fourtime winner of the hugo award, for his novels stranger in a strange land, starship troopers, double star, and the moon is a harsh mistress. The name of the leading character in stranger in a str ange land is as familiar to millions of literate persons as oliver twist or holden caulfield. Get the best deals on stranger in a strange land when you shop the largest. His future history series, incorporating both short stories and novels, was first mapped out in 1941.

Octavo, original green cloth, original dust jacket. However, parents were subsequently given more control over what their child was assigned to read in. A marsborn earthling arrives on this planet for the first time as an adult, and the sensation he creates teaches earth some unforgettable lessons. The outer, first jacket features a blurb on the back with a photo of the author on the back return while the second, interior jacket features a photo of the author on the back and text to the back return. Smith was new to everything, and as much as he learned. Stranger in a str ange land is a bestselling 1961 hugo awardwinning science fiction novel by robert a. It tells the story of valentine michael smith, a human who comes to earth in early adulthood after being born on the planet mars and raised by martians, and explores his interaction with and eventual transformation of terran culture. Stranger in a strange land by swanston used very good. The novel tells the story of valentine michael smith, the offspring of the first human astronauts to reach the planet mars. Still topical and challenging today, the story of valentine michael smith, the first man from mars to visit earth, is in the great tradition of stories that endure through the power of the authors imagination that stretches from gullivers. Heinlein 190788, an abridged version of which has sold 100,000 copies in hard. The novel explores his interaction with and eventual transformation of earth culture. Epic, entertaining, stranger in a str ange land caused controversy and uproar when it was first published.