Alexei panshin one hundred and fifty years after the wars that destroyed earth, humankind continues to live on colony worlds and the seven ships that once ferried men to the stars. Very impressive work from alexei panshin, especially considering he wrote this book as a teenager while at summer camp. Alexei panshin, rite of passage a book isnt a single, static thing with one unarguable meaning. All together, ive published eleven books, four of them with my wife cory. It took me two years to learn to apply the lesson that neither does the world end with the ship. Rite of passage by alexei panshin, first edition abebooks passion for books. Alexei panshin links at dmozopen directory project.
Rite of passage is a book that almost revolutionized my way of thinking about life, gender, and future spacetravel. Published originally in 1968, alexei panshins nebula awardwinning classic has lost none of its relevance, with its keen exploration of societal stagnation and the resilience of youth. See all books authored by alexei panshin, including rite of passage, and farewell to yesterdays tomorrow, and more on. The narrator did a nice job, perfect for mia, but a little weak on the male characters kind of cartoonish. Published in 1968, this novel about a shipboard teenagers coming of age won that years nebula award. Cover painting for rite of passage done in 1990 by debbie hughes for the easton press edition alexei panshin links at dmozopen directory project. Rite of passage by panshin, alexei, 1940publication date. Alexei panshin is an admirer and critic of the work of robert a. Browse alexei panshin s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. He was raised in a solarpowered home designed by the architect of the house of tomorrow. He is descended both from salem witches and from their prosecutors. Rite of passage by alexei panshin, 9780978907822, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Its a story of a young girl, mia, living in a floating spaceship, facing the trial of her society. Rite of passage was written as a deliberate foil to heinleins novel podkayne of mars. Published originally in 1968, alexei panshins nebula awardwinning classic has lost none of its relevance, with its keen exploration of societal stagnation and. Nope, mias story is the plot of rite of passage, the 1968 nebulawinning novel from alexei panshin.
Rite of passage by alexei panshin book cover, description, publication history. Alexei panshin has 48 books on goodreads with 10506 ratings. Rite of passage alexei panshin 1970 hardcover book. The book is a comingofage story that takes place in the year 2148, a century after the destruction of planet earth. In 2198, one hundred and fifty years after the desperate wars that destroyed an overpopulated earth, man lives precariously on a hundred hastilyestablished colony. Alex panshin writes with warmth and pace, and he crafts a story with depth that sets this book apart from many other young adult sfs. Review of rite of passage by alexei panshin spoiler alert. For some reason, this story is very close to my heart. Rite of passage quotes by alexei panshin goodreads. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
At its core rite of passage is a classic coming of age tale. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. Alexei panshin rite of passage a girl who lives on an immense interstellar ship must manage to survive trial for a month in the wilds of a colony planet. Rite of passage by panshin, alexei and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Each reader who comes to it brings his own special knowledge, habits and attitudes.
This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. It is no surprise that rite of passage took home the nebula. Rite of passage by alexei panshin fantastic fiction. Unfortunately, none of his later books that i have read approached the potential that was shown in rite of passage.
The titles listed below are available as indicated, either from us or in electronic or printondemand editions. In earth magic, alexei and cory panshin hugowinning authors of the world beyond the hill. Rite of passage is a science fiction novel published in 1968 by the american writer and critic alexei panshin. This trial is the mark of adulthood in their community of thirty thousand, their rite of passage. Rite of passage is an easy book to pigeonhole as a coming of age novel, but to do so would be a mistake and a disservice to this excellent little science fiction novel that steps beyond the genre. Buy rite of passage book online at best prices in india on. In 2198, 150 years after the desperate wars that destroyed an overpopulated earth, man lives precariously on 100 hastilyestablished colony worlds and in the 7 giant ships that once ferried men to the stars. Octavo, i iiiv, 188 leaves, copy flow xerographic reproduction from microfilm, professional bound in red cloth with spine lettered in white. There is a lesson that i learned at twelve the world does not end at the edge of a quad. Signed inscription by panshin to david on front free endpaper. Published in 1968 as an ace science fiction special, this novel about a shipboard.
Aug 16, 2009 alexei panshins rite of passage fairwood press is one of those books that has compulsive readability. This is a book that ought to be old fashioned and isnt. Rite of passage by alexei panshin the skiffy and fanty show. Buy a cheap copy of rite of passage book by alexei panshin. Review of rite of passage by alexei panshin science fiction. In 2198, one hundred and fifty years after the desperate wars that destroyed an overpopulated earth, man lives precariously on a hundred hastilyestablished colony worlds and in the seven giant ships that once ferried men to the stars. In 2198, one hundred and fifty years after the desperate wars that.
Rite of passage is a science fiction novel by alexei panshin. Rite of passage is an easy book to pigeonhole as a coming of age novel, but to do so would be a mistake and a disservice to this excellent. Alexei panshin had ancestors on the mayflowerand his father got off the boat in 1923. Rite of passage by alexei panshin overdrive rakuten. Rite of passage 2007 read online free book by alexei. Cover painting for rite of passage done in 1990 by debbie hughes for the easton press edition. Hardcover rite for sale garden structures online store.
The nebula awardwinning novel, back in print at long last. Rite of passage and robert heinlein essay by panshin explaining the genesis of his novel, how it was in many ways a response to some of the things he disagreed with in heinlein writing. Browse alexei panshins bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. In it, a young girl named mia havero is part of an. Books available alexei panshins the abyss of wonder. Alexei panshin books list of books by author alexei panshin. He seems to channel the emotions of a 14 year old girl shockingly well. Vintage 1969 rite of passage 1st edition hardcover book alexei panshin.
Alexei panshins rite of passage fairwood press is one of those books that has. He has written several critical works and several novels, including the 1968 nebula award winning novel rite of passage 2 and the 1990 hugo award winning study of science fiction the world beyond the hill written with his wife, cory panshin. Alexei panshin born august 14, 1940 is an american writer and science fiction sf critic. Published in 1968 as an ace science fiction special, this novel about a shipboard teenagers coming of age won that years nebula award, and was nominated for the hugo award for best novel in 1969. Alexei panshin audio books, best sellers, author bio. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. In 2198, one hundred and fifty years after the desperate wars. For rite of passage, panshin won the nebula award for best novel. Rite of passage alexei panshin first british and first. Buy rite of passage book online at low prices in india.
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Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. This one was the winner of a nebula award, an award i respect since i usually agree about the merit of the work so honored. Its the future, and because society has had a collapse there is now an event that every teenager must subject themselves to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Vintage by ritual by official site vintage by ritual by. It was also nominated for the hugo award for best novel in 1969. Alexei panshin, author of rite of passage, on librarything. Rite of passage quotes showing 115 of 15 maturity is the ability to sort the portions of truth from the accepted lies and selfdeceptions that you have grown up with.
He has written several critical works and several novels, including the 1968 nebula awardwinning novel rite of passage and the 1990 hugo awardwinning study of science fiction the world beyond the hill written with his wife, cory panshin. Rite of passage is a science fiction novel by american writer alexei panshin. This book was nominated for the hugo award in 1969 and in my opinion is panshins best effort. Alexei panshin s most popular book is frankenstein. Rite of passage 9780978907822 by panshin, alexei and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
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