The balance of galactic power in the 31st century revolves around Illyrion, the most precious energy source in the universe. Captain Lorq van Ray's varied and exotic crew know their mission is dangerous, but they have no idea of Lorq's secret obsession: to gather Illyrion at source by flying through the very heart of an imploding star.

Nova Reviews

Delany at his peak - all flash and filigree, a master of movement and excitement - SCIENCE FICTION: THE 100 BEST NOVELS

Samuel R. Delany, as of this book, is the best science fiction writer in the world

Not only one of the most important SF writers, but a fascinating writer in general who has invented a new style

About Samuel R. Delany

Samuel Ray 'Chip' Delany, Jr was born in Harlem in 1942, and published his first novel at the age of just 20. As author, critic and academic, his influence on the modern genre has been profound and he remains one of science fiction's most important and discussed writers. He has won the HUGO AWARD twice and the NEBULA AWARD four times, including consecutive wins for BABEL-17 and THE EINSTEIN INTERSECTION. Since January 2001 he has been a professor of English and Creative Writing at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he is Director of the Graduate Creative Writing Program.

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Additional information

Sku

GOR007231672

ISBN 13

9781473211919

ISBN 10

1473211913

Title

Nova by Samuel R. Delany

Author

Samuel R. Delany

Series

S.F. Masterworks

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Orion Publishing Co

Year published

2015-11-12

Number of pages

256

Prizes

Short-listed for Hugo Award 1969 (UK)

Cover note

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Note

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