Zebrowski, George

Swift Thoughts

Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2002. Limited First Edition. Hardcover. Signed by George Zebrowski. "I have long thought of George Zebrowski as our most European science fiction writer. specifically Eastern European, though he is in fact an American who has lived here nearly all his life. And that is why you should read him...You should read Zebrowski because he is a bracing writer, one who sends us back to the basic questions time and again. His sense of discipline and logic as prime requirements in science fiction differs utterly from the usual writers-workshop talk of the techniques of character, plot and pacing." (from Introduction, "The Writer as Philosopher," by Gregory Benford, pg. ix) An acclaimed science fiction story collection by George Zebrowski (1945-2024), the popular & prolific Polish-American author & editor. We here offer the deluxe limited signed edition of this work, one of 1075 copies hand-numbered 893/1075 & signed by Zebrowski in blue ink at special limitation/signature page following front endpaper. An exemplary, sumptuous Easton Press production, with red leather covers & spine, gilt graphics & letters thereon, gilt text block edges, silken paste-downs, endpapers & attached bookmark-ribbon. With frontispiece illustration by Bob Eggleton (b. 1960), the noted fantasy artist; & an Introduction (quoted above) by Gregory Benford (b. 1941), the esteemed science fiction author & astrophysicist. Complete with a Certificate of Authenticity containing facsimile signatures of Sebrowski, a witness & publisher dated February 2, 2002 in perfect condition; & a card with a note on the work & a capsule biography of Zebrowski at verso, also mint. To quote the latter: "Zebrowski's extraordinary new book, Swift Thoughts, praised by Publishers Weekly for its "brilliance and elegance," collects 24 of his stories, tales which explore the 'big' questions in a variety of genres, from "hard" SF to alternate history. Each story features Zebrowski's notes on his influences and inspiration, as well as commentary by other pre-eminent authors. Swift Thoughts presents this great science-fiction master in all his roles- scholar, thinker, and dazzling storyteller." An essential, rich & rewarding Zebrowski collectible in its very rarest contemporary form; a beautiful volume greatly enhanced by the late author's signature. In very fine condition, appearing substantially mint inside & out. Very Fine. [Item #9148]

Price: $60.00