Description

The first edition of one of the earliest collections of short stories by Stanislaw Lem – a creator who revolutionized science fiction and philosophical literature of the 20th century. Sesame and Other Stories reveals the beginnings of his fascination with science, technology and the human condition in the face of progress. The collection foreshadows themes and ideas that developed in later masterpieces such as Solaris, Cyberiad and Tales of the Robots. This is not only a rare edition, but also a testament to the birth of one of the greatest minds in modern literature.

• First edition from 1954, extremely rare on the collector’s market.
• Preserved original cover designed by Jan Młodożeniec, restored with the utmost care.
• Handmade leather binding of the Polish Antiquarian, combining classic bookbinding with respect for the original publishing form.

The book is a unique museum-collector’s item, an ornament to any library of a lover of Polish and world science fiction literature.