Penguin 1st Edition, published 1963.
Originally published as a novella in 1958, winner of the Hugo Award in 1959, "A Case of Conscience" is a science fiction narrative that explores deep ethical and theological dilemmas through the lens of a Jesuit priest and biologist, Ramon Ruiz-Sanchez. Set on the newly discovered planet of Lithia, home to an intelligent reptilian species known as Lithians, the story grapples with themes of morality, existence, and the influence of divine grace. Lithia presents itself as a utopia, devoid of crime and politics, with a societal structure grounded in reason rather than religious belief. However, Ruiz becomes increasingly troubled by the implications of this seemingly perfect world, suspecting that it may be a deception orchestrated by a malevolent force.
Condition grading: Good Minus. Crease to bottom left and top left corners or rear cover. Some bumping wear to bottom of spine. Foxing and light creasing to rear cover. Light creasing to spine with reglued damage to bottom. Mark to top of lightly foxed front cover. Pen signature to title page. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1963.
Originally published as a novella in 1958, winner of the Hugo Award in 1959, "A Case of Conscience" is a science fiction narrative that explores deep ethical and theological dilemmas through the lens of a Jesuit priest and biologist, Ramon Ruiz-Sanchez. Set on the newly discovered planet of Lithia, home to an intelligent reptilian species known as Lithians, the story grapples with themes of morality, existence, and the influence of divine grace. Lithia presents itself as a utopia, devoid of crime and politics, with a societal structure grounded in reason rather than religious belief. However, Ruiz becomes increasingly troubled by the implications of this seemingly perfect world, suspecting that it may be a deception orchestrated by a malevolent force.
Condition grading: Good Minus. Crease to bottom left and top left corners or rear cover. Some bumping wear to bottom of spine. Foxing and light creasing to rear cover. Light creasing to spine with reglued damage to bottom. Mark to top of lightly foxed front cover. Pen signature to title page. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
