Toynbee Convector
The Toynbee Convector consists of 23 short stories written by Ray Bradbury, published in 1988. In the title story, "The Toynbee Convector," a man named Craig Bennett Stiles claims to have visited a utopian future, which encourages society to work towards realizing this vision. Stiles reveals that he fabricated his time-travel tale to inspire hope and purpose in society, ultimately leading to the creation of the utopia he described. Another notable story, "Trapdoor," delves into themes of loneliness and time, as it narrates the experience of a man who stumbles upon an alternate world. The collection also includes tales exploring various themes, from ancient gods and haunted places to love and nostalgia. Through these stories, Bradbury examines human nature, societal issues, and elements of magical realism, offering readers a wide-ranging selection of narratives.
This copy is signed & inscribed by Bradbury on the front free-endpaper.
Hardcover. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, cloth-backed boards. New York: Knopf, 1988. ISBN: 0394547039. #10028.
Fine in near fine dust jacket.