Ursula K. Le Guin, Barbara J. Bucknall — 2nd Printing

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Ursula K. Le Guin, Barbara J. Bucknall — 2nd Printing

Name: Ursula K. Le Guin, Barbara J. Bucknall — 2nd Printing
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: New York, Frederick Ungar Publishing Co., 1982

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 175.

Condition Report: Very Good. The publisher's original pictorial wraps remain bright and structurally sound, exhibiting only minor shelf-wear and faint rubbing to the extremities, most notably a touch of curling at the corners. The spine is uncreased, square, and unfaded, indicating the book has likely seen little to no reading wear. The text block edges show light, age-appropriate dust-soiling and faint spotting. Internally, the volume is clean, crisp, and tightly bound, completely free of any foxing or previous ownership inscriptions, presenting as a highly attractive, well-preserved copy.

Catalogue Note: This is the 1982 second printing of the paperback edition, originally issued in 1981 as part of Frederick Ungar's 'Recognitions' series, a collection dedicated to providing critical overviews of significant contemporary authors, particularly within the detective and science fiction genres. The distinctive cover artwork, designed by Roy Kuhlman, remains a striking example of the publisher's late-twentieth-century aesthetic.

This critical study of Ursula K. Le Guin remains a sought-after secondary source for scholars and dedicated collectors of speculative fiction. Crisp paperback copies lacking heavy reading wear or creasing to the spine are becoming increasingly desirable for those looking to complete reference collections on Le Guin's expansive bibliography.

An engaging and accessible critical study of one of science fiction and fantasy's most celebrated authors, Ursula K. Le Guin. Barbara J. Bucknall delves into the thematic complexities of Le Guin's writing, exploring the profound influence of Taoist philosophy, feminism, and her anthropological background on masterpieces like The Left Hand of Darkness and the Earthsea cycle. Bucknall traces Le Guin's evolution from early genre fiction to her emergence as a literary titan who masterfully bridged the gap between speculative concepts and profound human truths.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Barbara J. Bucknall

Book Publisher: Frederick Ungar Publishing Co.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Criticism & Essays

Book edition: Second Impression

Signed: No

Book Pages: 175

Book Publication Year: 1982

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Recognitions

Country/region of manufacture: New York, United States

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