{"product_id":"science-fiction-as-existentialism-colin-wilson-1st-edition","title":"Science Fiction as Existentialism, Colin Wilson — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Hayes, Middlesex, Bran's Head Books Ltd., 1978\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The original dark blue card wrappers remain firmly attached and entirely intact, though they exhibit moderate, characteristic rubbing along the spine fold, resulting in some colour loss that reveals the underlying white stock. The corners are gently bumped, but the covers are otherwise clean and free from creasing or tears. Internally, the stapled binding remains perfectly secure. The pages are remarkably bright, crisp, and entirely free from foxing, handling marks, or oxidation, presenting an excellent reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First edition, first printing of this uncommon, late 1970s critical pamphlet issued as part of the 'Bran's Head Library of Science Fiction Criticism' series. In this brief but characteristically incisive essay, Colin Wilson examines the philosophical underpinnings of the science fiction genre, tying its speculative nature directly to his own phenomenological \"New Existentialism.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued as a standalone softcover essay, such ephemeral pamphlets from small independent presses often suffer heavy wear or loss over time. Surviving copies in collectable, unmarked condition have become relatively scarce on the open market today, appealing to both Wilson completists and collectors of speculative fiction history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eScience Fiction as Existentialism\u003c\/i\u003e, acclaimed philosopher and outsider Colin Wilson turns his analytical eye to the realm of speculative fiction. Moving beyond simple genre tropes, Wilson argues that science fiction serves as a vital literary vehicle for exploring deep existential questions about human consciousness, freedom, and our place in the universe. A thought-provoking essay that bridges literary criticism and philosophy, this rare pamphlet offers a unique glimpse into the intersections of Wilson's 'New Existentialism' and the imaginative frontiers of science fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54565503435091,"sku":"5012","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260809_184209.jpg?v=1786513427","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/science-fiction-as-existentialism-colin-wilson-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}