Out of the Silent Planet
Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1994.
THE FIRST VOLUME OF C. S. LEWIS'S SPACE TRILOGY — PRESENTED IN A FINE LEATHER COLLECTOR'S EDITION.
C. S. Lewis’s Out of the Silent Planet (1938) introduced readers to the imaginative universe that would become his celebrated Space Trilogy. Combining science fiction, philosophical speculation, and questions of morality, faith, and human nature, the novel follows Dr. Elwin Ransom’s journey beyond Earth and his encounter with the strange worlds of the solar system.
This Easton Press edition presents Lewis’s classic science fiction novel as a finely crafted collector’s volume, combining literary significance with exceptional binding quality.
A MASTERPIECE OF SCIENCE FICTION IN EASTON PRESS FINE BINDING.
Issued as part of the Masterpieces of Science Fiction Collection, this edition features a richly designed leather binding with gilt pictorial decoration, raised bands, and all edges gilt. The craftsmanship reflects Easton Press’s tradition of producing durable, presentation-quality editions intended for collectors.
With an introduction by science fiction scholar James Gunn and artwork by Frank Mayo, this edition highlights both the literary importance and the enduring visual appeal of Lewis’s groundbreaking work.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Octavo, 8.5 inches tall. Bound in dark maroon genuine leather with gilt pictorial designs to covers and spine. Six raised bands with gilt spine decoration. All edges gilt. Smyth-sewn binding with silk ribbon marker. Illustrated with artwork by Frank Mayo. Introduction by James Gunn. x, [2], 1–174 pages.
CONDITION: Fine. No Flaws or Blemishes. A New Gift Quality Book. The leather binding remains bright and attractive with crisp gilt decoration. Text is clean and unmarked. A superior collector’s copy.
LITERARY SIGNIFICANCE — BEFORE NARNIA, C. S. LEWIS LOOKED TO THE STARS.
Published in 1938, Out of the Silent Planet marked C. S. Lewis’s entry into science fiction and became the opening volume of his acclaimed Space Trilogy. Combining interplanetary adventure with philosophical exploration, the novel reflects Lewis’s lifelong interest in imagination, morality, and the relationship between humanity and the universe.
Written in response to the scientific romances of H. G. Wells and the technological optimism of the early twentieth century, the novel offered a distinctly different vision of space exploration—one concerned not only with discovery, but with questions of ethics, purpose, and human responsibility. Together with Perelandra and That Hideous Strength, it established Lewis as an important voice in twentieth-century speculative fiction.
This Easton Press Collector’s Edition presents a significant modern classic in a form designed for preservation and display, joining Lewis’s literary achievement with the craftsmanship of fine binding.
SUBJECTS: C. S. Lewis; Science Fiction; Space Trilogy; British Fantasy; Philosophical Fiction; Speculative Fiction; Easton Press; Fine Leather Bindings; Collector’s Editions; James Gunn; Frank Mayo; Twentieth-Century Literature; Christian Science Fiction.
Item #22218
Price: $200.00
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