John Sladek — The Reproductive System

London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1968 . First edition. Cloth. The first UK edition of this science-fiction novel surrounding self-replicating robots, written by John Sladek, the author's debut novel. The first UK edition. Published the same year as the US edition, although published under the title 'Mechasm&apos. With the original, unclipped Gollancz dust wrapper. The debut novel of American science-fiction author John Sladek, who is known for his surreal and satirical themes. 'The Reproductive System' is a science-fiction novel surrounding the invention of self-replicating, metal eating robots. This genius design was initially created as a money-making scheme, although soon gets out of control as the robots are seen as the perfect tool for world domination. Referenced in Barron, Anatomy of Wonder 1987, 4-521. Bound by the publisher's original cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with minor shelf wear and a small mark to the front board. Dust wrapper is very smart, with light edge wear and some light marks to panels. Price label to the front flyleaf, Internally, firmly bound. Bright, clean pages with very light marks to fore edge. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.