Description: THE HANDMAID'S TALE - INSCRIBED TO WALTER MILLER, JR. Author: Atwood, Margaret Title: THE HANDMAID'S TALE - INSCRIBED TO WALTER MILLER, JR. Publication: Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1986 Description: Atwood's chilling dystopian novel, set in "a world ruled by militaristic fundamentalists in which sexual pleasure is forbidden. Conception and childbirth have become difficult and the handmaid of the title belongs to a special breeding stock. The story is annotated by a historian of the future, whose shape is not revealed" (Barron, Anatomy of Wonder 4-31). Winner of the Governor General's Award, the first Arthur C. Clarke Award, and a nominee for both the 1986 Booker Prize and Nebula Award. A compelling presentation copy inscribed to Miller (1923-1996), best known for his 1959 novel A Canticle for Leibowitz, set in a Catholic monastery 600 years after World War III, as civilization rebuilds itself. It remains a cornerstone work in the genre, winning the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1961. Miller's treatment of religion and church vs. state likely resonated with Atwood, who tackled those themes at length in her novel. A distinguished copy, connecting two significant figures in the world of dystopian fiction. Second Printing. Octavo (23.25cm); gray paper and turquoise cloth-covered boards, with titles stamped in silver on spine; dustjacket; [viii],[2],3-311,[1]pp. Inscribed by the author on the front endpaper in a contemporary hand to science fiction author Walter M. Miller, Jr.: "For Walter Miller / with thanks for your writing / Margaret Atwood." Forward lean, hint of foxing to backstrip and text edges, else clean internally; Very Good+ in a Near Fine dustjacket, unclipped (priced $16.95), with just a hint of foxing to flap folds and on verso. Housed in a custom clamshell case. Seller ID: 7031 Subject: Association Copies, Books into Film, Literature, Science Fiction & Fantasy Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Atwood, Margaret
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Year Printed: 1986
Special Attributes: Signed
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
