{"product_id":"the-left-hand-of-darkness","title":"The Left Hand of Darkness","description":"\u003cb\u003eA deluxe hardcover edition of the queen of science fiction's trailblazing novel about a planet full of genderless beings--part of Penguin Galaxy, a collectible series of six sci-fi\/fantasy classics, featuring a series introduction by Neil Gaiman\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the AIGA + Design Observer 50 Books 50 Covers competition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A groundbreaking work of science fiction, \u003ci\u003eThe Left Hand of Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of a lone human emissary's mission to Winter, an unknown alien world whose inhabitants can choose--and change--their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization. But to do so he must bridge the gulf between his own views and those of the completely dissimilar culture that he encounters. Exploring questions of psychology, society, and human emotion in an alien world, \u003ci\u003eThe Left Hand of Darkness \u003c\/i\u003estands as a landmark achievement in the annals of science fiction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePenguin Galaxy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Six of our greatest masterworks of science fiction and fantasy, in dazzling collector-worthy hardcover editions, and featuring a series introduction by #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Neil Gaiman, Penguin Galaxy represents a constellation of achievement in visionary fiction, lighting the way toward our knowledge of the universe, and of ourselves. From historical legends to mythic futures, monuments of world-building to mind-bending dystopias, these touchstones of human invention and storytelling ingenuity have transported millions of readers to distant realms, and will continue for generations to chart the frontiers of the imagination. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Once and Future King \u003c\/i\u003eby T. H. White\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eStranger in a Strange Land \u003c\/i\u003eby Robert A. Heinlein\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDune \u003c\/i\u003eby Frank Herbert\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e2001: A Space Odyssey \u003c\/i\u003eby Arthur C. Clarke\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Left Hand of Darkness \u003c\/i\u003eby Ursula K. Le Guin\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNeuromancer \u003c\/i\u003eby William Gibson \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.","brand":"Penguin Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51943353680103,"sku":"9780143111597","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4075\/5096\/files\/imageloader_904cd9a8-efb4-4f4a-9f96-2f7fc20307e4.jpg?v=1775320370","url":"https:\/\/arvidabookco.com\/products\/the-left-hand-of-darkness","provider":"Arvida Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}