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Book Synopsis: This Hugo Award–winning memoir is “a very moving, intensely fascinating literary autobiography from an extraordinary writer” (William Gibson, Nebula and Hugo Award–winning author of Neuromancer). With the poet Marilyn Hacker, Delany moves into a tenement on a dead-end street that the landlord reserves for interracial couples. Between playing folk music in the evenings at the same Greenwich Village coffee shop as Bob Dylan and preparing shrimp curry for W. H. Auden and Chester Khalman, who have accepted an invitation that night for dinner, Delany takes a stab at writing science fiction. This young prodigy would complete and sell five novels before he turned twenty-two! (And then have a nervous breakdown . . .) This beautifully written memoir is a testament to a neighborhood where experimentation was a way of life. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Samuel R. Delany including rare images from his early career.
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Discover the captivating and award-winning memoir, The Motion of Light in Water: Sex and Science Fiction Writing in the East Village. Step into the remarkable journey of an extraordinary writer, Samuel R. Delany, as he invites you into a world of vivid storytelling and exploration. This literary autobiography is a must-read for fans of science fiction and those seeking a deeply moving and intensely fascinating narrative.
With Delany's evocative words, you'll be transported to a tenement on a dead-end street, exclusively reserved for interracial couples. As he immerses himself in the vibrant arts scene of the Greenwich Village, you'll experience the thrill of being part of the same coffee shop culture as Bob Dylan, while dinner parties with literary icons like W. H. Auden and Chester Khalman add an air of intellectual sophistication.
Embrace Delany's journey as he delves into the realm of science fiction, delivering five extraordinary novels by the age of twenty-two. His rapid rise in the world of literature is a testament to his prodigious talent and creativity. However, it also illuminates the challenges he faced, culminating in a poignant nervous breakdown that will leave you in awe of his resilience and determination.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of experimentation that defined a neighborhood and an era. This beautifully written memoir will transport you to a time when boundaries were pushed, norms shattered, and creativity flourished. The Motion of Light in Water is a glimpse into a captivating life, filled with passion, art, and the untamed spirit of East Village.
Enhance your reading experience with this ebook edition, featuring an illustrated biography of Samuel R. Delany. Join us on this incredible journey by securing your copy today.
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