Lemistry

A Celebration of the Work of Stanislaw Lem

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Editor:

Page, Ra
Raczynska, Magda

Author:

Lem, Stanislaw

ISBN:

978-1-905583-32-4

Publication Date:

Feb 2012

Publisher:

Comma Press

Book Format:

Paperback

List Price:

USD $19.95

Book Description:

A celebration of Polish science fiction writer Stanisław Lem, this anthology brings together writers, critics, and scientists who continue to grapple with Lem’s concerns. Featuring short stories, essays, and especially commissioned translations, this account speculates on Lem’s life and vision while delivering brand-new fiction. From computer games (The Sims was inspired by one of his short stories) to films (the...
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Book Details

Pages:	292
Detailed Subjects:	Literary Criticism / Science Fiction & Fantasy Literary Criticism / European / Eastern
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):	5 x 8 x 0.9 Inches
Book Weight:	0.79 Pounds

Author Biography

Lem, Stanislaw (Editor)

Polish science fiction writer Stanislaw Lem was born on September 12, 1921. A medical graduate of Cracow University, he is at home both in the sciences and in philosophy, and this broad erudition gives his writings genuine depth. He has published extensively, not only fiction, but also theoretical studies. His books have been translated into 41 languages and sold over 27 million copies. He gained international acclaim for The Cyberiad, a series of short stories, which was first published in 1974. A trend toward increasingly serious philosophical speculation is found in his later works, such as Solaris (1961), which was made into a Soviet film by Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky in 1972 and remade by Steven Soderbergh in 2002. He died on March 27, 2006 in Krakow at the age of 84.

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