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A CHOICE OF GODS.
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, [1972]. Octavo, cloth. First edition. Signed by Simak on the title page. "Most of the Earth's population has been whisked away by mysterious aliens, leaving a few Amerindians, a colony of robots and an elderly philosophical hero who muses on the significance of it all. A fundamentally silly plot gains dignity from its lucid style and humane sentiments." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 65. 1973 Hugo nominee. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-1028].
A CHOICE OF GODS.
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, [1972]. Octavo, cloth. First edition. "Most of the Earth's population has been whisked away by mysterious aliens, leaving a few Amerindians, a colony of robots and an elderly philosophical hero who muses on the significance of it all. A fundamentally silly plot gains dignity from its lucid style and humane sentiments." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 65. 1973 Hugo nominee. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-1028].
THE CREATOR.
[Los Angeles, CA]: A Crawford Publication, [1946]. Octavo, printed wrappers. First edition. The author's first book. This short story was first published in MARVEL TALES in 1935. Crawford's booklet was suppressed for a time due to Simak's portrayal of God, the central character, and is relatively uncommon.
STRANGERS IN THE UNIVERSE: SCIENCE FICTION STORIES.
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1956. Octavo, Hardcover. First edition. [Reference: See Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 3-162].
THE WEREWOLF PRINCIPLE.
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, [1967]. Octavo, jacket illustration by Richard Powers, cloth. First edition. A 200 year old genetically engineered astronaut who can shape-shift.
WHY CALL THEM BACK FROM HEAVEN?
Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1967. Octavo, cloth. First edition. In the 22nd century, "Much of humanity lies frozen in suspended animation, awaiting revival in a mythical golden age. But one man pits himself against the tyranny of the "Forever Center" - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 420.
NEBULA AWARD STORIES SIX.
Garden City: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1971. Octavo, cloth. First edition. Collects seven stories by Theodore Sturgeon, Keith Laumer, Gene Wolfe, Fritz Leiber, R. A. Lafferty, Harry Harrison and Joanna Russ, and essay by Thomas D. Clareson. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-1364].
NEBULA AWARD STORIES SIX.
Garden City: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1971. Octavo, cloth. First edition. Collects seven stories by Theodore Sturgeon, Keith Laumer, Gene Wolfe, Fritz Leiber, R. A. Lafferty, Harry Harrison and Joanna Russ, and essay by Thomas D. Clareson. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-1364].
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE TALISMAN.
New York: Ballantine Books, [1978]. Octavo, cloth-backed boards. First edition. [Reference: Barron (ed), Fantasy Literature 4A-234. Survey of Modern Fantasy Literature II, pp. 549-52].
SO BRIGHT THE VISION.
[London]: Severn House, [1986]. Octavo, boards. First hardcover edition. Collects four novellas, "The Golden Bugs," "Leg. Forst.," "So Bright the Vision," and "Galactic Chest."
WAY STATION.
Garden City: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1963. Octavo, cloth. First edition. Winner of the 1964 Hugo award for best novel. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-1032. Pringle, Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels 39. Survey of Science Fiction Literature V, pp. 2429-32].
ALL FLESH IS GRASS.
Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1965. Octavo, cloth. First edition. Nebula Award nominee 1965. "An invisible alien force-field surrounds a small midwestern town, and the narrator unravels its mysteries. A charming SF pastoral in Simak's best vein. Not exactly mind-stretching, but most enjoyable reading for those who like their SF to be gentle and predictable." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 8. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (1981) 3-685].
ALL FLESH IS GRASS.
Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1965. Octavo, cloth. First edition. Nebula Award nominee 1965. "An invisible alien force-field surrounds a small midwestern town, and the narrator unravels its mysteries. A charming SF pastoral in Simak's best vein. Not exactly mind-stretching, but most enjoyable reading for those who like their SF to be gentle and predictable." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 8. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (1981) 3-685].
CITY.
[New York]: Gnome Press, [1952]. Octavo, boards. First edition. Signed by cover artist Kelly Freas. Winner of 1953 International Fantasy Award. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder 3-163].
CITY.
[New York]: Gnome Press, [1952]. Octavo, boards. First edition. Signed by Simak on the front free end paper, "With all good wishes / Clifford D. Simak." Winner of 1953 International Fantasy Award. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-1029. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, Additions. Survey of Science Fiction Literature I, pp. 369-73].
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE TALISMAN.
New York: Ballantine Books, A Del Rey Book. [1980]. Octavo, cloth backed boards. First edition. [Reference: Barron (ed.): Fantasy Literature 4A-239].
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE TALISMAN.
New York: Ballantine Books, A Del Rey Book. [1980]. Octavo, cloth backed boards. First edition. [Reference: Barron (ed.): Fantasy Literature 4A-239].
TIME AND AGAIN.
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1951. Octavo, cloth backed boards. First edition. "A complex space-and-time opera, all twists and turns, which bears some resemblance to Charles L. Harness's THE PARADOX MEN. Liberal, anti-racist and full of respect for the diversity of life -- its well-liked author's first notable book." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 374. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (1987) 3-347].
WHERE EVIL DWELLS.
New York: Del Rey, 1982. Octavo, Hardcover. First edition.