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| Book Title | The Planet on the Table |
| Genre | Science Fiction |
| Author | Kim Stanley Robinson |
| Publisher | Tor Books |
| Published | June 1987 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Good |
| Condition Notes | Moderate shelf and reading wear with edge wear, corner wear, cover creasing, and surface rubbing. Visible reading wear consistent with age. Binding remains intact and pages are clean and readable. Good vintage reading copy. |
| Condition | Good |
This collection gathers some of Kim Stanley Robinson’s earliest and most acclaimed short fiction. The stories explore alien worlds, future civilizations, environmental change, scientific discovery, and humanity’s place in the universe. Blending rigorous scientific ideas with rich characterization, Robinson examines both the promise and the consequences of technological progress.
Across a variety of settings and themes, these stories showcase the imagination and intellectual depth that would later make Robinson one of science fiction’s most celebrated authors.
EugeneBookstore Summary:
The Planet on the Table is Kim Stanley Robinson’s first major short story collection and an excellent introduction to his early work. Long before the success of the Mars Trilogy, Robinson was already developing the themes that would define his career: ecology, exploration, politics, and humanity’s relationship with nature. The collection highlights the breadth of his imagination and the literary quality of his science fiction.
Collector Notes:
An important title for collectors of Kim Stanley Robinson and modern science fiction. As Robinson’s first major story collection, it provides valuable insight into the development of one of the genre’s most influential writers. Copies are sought after by readers interested in Robinson’s early career and the evolution of contemporary hard science fiction.
