Ice by Christopher Priest 9781805330981

Ice

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Ice by Anna Kavan is a mesmerizing and prophetic masterpiece that has become a landmark in the realms of dystopian and climate fiction. Lauded by influential voices like Jeff VanderMeer and The New Yorker, this haunting novel delves into the complexities of displacement and the human psyche in a world gripped by an unrelenting glacial advance.

In this chilling narrative, an unnamed protagonist embarks on a frantic quest to locate a fair-haired woman from his past. His journey teeters between desperate notions of rescue and destruction as he navigates through surreal, ever-shifting landscapes. The ominous Warden pursues both him and the mysterious woman, highlighting the struggle against the inescapable threat of ice that looms over them.

Anna Kavan’s Ice transcends mere storytelling; it serves as a stark commentary on environmental catastrophe and obsessive desire, intricately woven in her signature fever-dream prose that leaves an indelible imprint on the reader's psyche. This profound work is a proud addition to the Pushkin Press Classics series, featuring an enlightening introduction by Christopher Priest, renowned author of The Prestige.

Born as Helen Woods, Kavan’s tumultuous life mirrored the intensity of her writing. After a dramatic stylistic transformation, she adopted the name Anna Kavan, producing powerful literature despite her struggles with addiction and mental health. Ice, her magnum opus, was published shortly before her death, cementing her legacy as a visionary author.

  • Author: Anna Kavan
  • Series: Pushkin Press Classics
  • Introduction by: Christopher Priest

Product Information

ISBN: 9781805330981
Author: Christopher Priest
Format: Paperback / softback
Imprint: Pushkin Press Classics
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Dimensions: 199 x 130 x 13 mm
Publication Date: 16 January, 2025
Pagination: 192 pages
Weight: 172g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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