Babel-17 / by Samuel R. Delany.

Author/creator Delany, Samuel R. author.
Format Book
PublicationNew York : Ace Books, 1966.
Copyright Date©1966
Description173 pages ; 16 cm.
Subjects

Variant title Babel Seventeen
SeriesAce book 04591
Abstract During an interstellar war one side develops a language, Babel-17, that can be used as a weapon. Learning it turns one into an unwilling traitor as it alters perception and thought. This is discovered by the starship captain Rydra Wong. She is recruited to discover how the enemy are infiltrating and sabotaging strategic sites.
Local noteJoyner Schlobin copy: See also manuscript material related to the James H. and Virginia Schlobin Literature of the Fantastic Collection. Ask in Joyner Library Special Collections.
General note"Nebula Award for the best science fiction novel of the year."
Acquisitions source Joyner Schlobin Coll. item purchased from Second Life Books 20230222
Awards noteNebula Award for Best Novel, 1966.
Issued in other formOnline version: Delany, Samuel R. Babel-17. New York, Ace Books [1966]
Genre/formScience fiction, American.
Genre/formScience fiction.
Genre/formScience fiction.
Publisher numberF-388 Ace

Availability

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Joyner Schlobin Fantasy Collection PS3554.E437 B3 1966A ✔ Available Request Material