# The Left Hand of Darkness - Hardcover

by **Ursula K. Le Guin** (Author), **Neil Gaiman** (Introduction by)

**A deluxe hardcover edition of the queen of science fiction's trailblazing novel about a planet full of genderless beings--part of Penguin Galaxy, a collectible series of six sci-fi/fantasy classics, featuring a series introduction by Neil Gaiman**

**Winner of the AIGA + Design Observer 50 Books 50 Covers competition**

A groundbreaking work of science fiction, _The Left Hand of Darkness_ tells the story of a lone human emissary's mission to Winter, an unknown alien world whose inhabitants can choose--and change--their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization. But to do so he must bridge the gulf between his own views and those of the completely dissimilar culture that he encounters. Exploring questions of psychology, society, and human emotion in an alien world, _The Left Hand of Darkness_ stands as a landmark achievement in the annals of science fiction.

**Penguin Galaxy**

Six of our greatest masterworks of science fiction and fantasy, in dazzling collector-worthy hardcover editions, and featuring a series introduction by #1 _New York Times_ bestselling author Neil Gaiman, Penguin Galaxy represents a constellation of achievement in visionary fiction, lighting the way toward our knowledge of the universe, and of ourselves. From historical legends to mythic futures, monuments of world-building to mind-bending dystopias, these touchstones of human invention and storytelling ingenuity have transported millions of readers to distant realms, and will continue for generations to chart the frontiers of the imagination.

_The Once and Future King_ by T. H. White  
_Stranger in a Strange Land_ by Robert A. Heinlein  
_Dune_ by Frank Herbert  
_2001: A Space Odyssey_ by Arthur C. Clarke  
_The Left Hand of Darkness_ by Ursula K. Le Guin  
_Neuromancer_ by William Gibson

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

### Author Biography

**Ursula K. Le Guin** (1929-2018) was the first author to win both the Hugo and Nebula awards twice. She was the bestselling author of the Earthsea Cycle and the Hainish Cycle, which includes _The Left Hand of Darkness_.

**Neil Gaiman** (series introduction) is the #1 _New York Times_ bestselling author of more than twenty books for readers of all ages, including _American Gods_, _The Ocean at the End of the Lane_, _The Graveyard Book_, _Coraline_, and the Sandman series of graphic novels. He is Professor in the Arts at Bard College.

**Alex Trochut** (cover designer) is an award-winning artist, graphic designer, illustrator, and typographer. He has designed for _The New York Times, The Guardian,_ Nike, Adidas, The Rolling Stones, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi and was nominated for a 2016 Grammy Award for Best Recording Package. Born in Barcelona, Spain, he lives in Brooklyn.

**Number of Pages:** 288

**Dimensions:** 1 x 8.3 x 5.8 IN

**Publication Date:** October 25, 2016

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Left Hand of Darkness

**Interest Level:** Upper Grades, 9-12

**Reading Level:** 7

**Point Value:** 15

## Details

- **Price:** 26.0 USD
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