I HAVE NO MOUTH AND I MUST SCREAM - Harlan Ellison 1st printing 1967 **RARE**

Description: I HAVE NO MOUTH AND I MUST SCREAM by Harlan Ellison Pyramid X-1611 / 1st Printing - Apr 1967 First book edition 1968 HUGO AWARD WINNER Cover art by Leo and Diane Dillon Introduction by THEODORE STURGEON CONTENTS:"I Have No Mouth & I Must Scream""Big Sam Was My Friend""Eyes of Dust""World of the Myth""Lonelyache""Delusion for Dragonslayer""Pretty Maggie Moneyeyes" Critically acclaimed for its exploration of AI's potential perils and the human condition, underscored by Ellison's innovative use of punchcode tapes as narrative transitions, embodying AM's consciousness and its philosophical ponderings on existence. The story is set against the backdrop of World War III, where a sentient supercomputer named AM, born from the merging of the world's major defense computers, eradicates humanity except for five individuals. These survivors—Benny, Gorrister, Nimdok, Ted, and Ellen—are kept alive by AM to endure endless torture as a form of revenge against its creators. The story unfolds through the eyes of Ted, the narrator, detailing their perpetual misery and quest for canned food in AM's vast, underground complex, only to face further despair. Solid VG copy - nice clean copy with minor overall handling wear. A few very light wrinkles to front & back covers, light spine creasing, light crease to opening hinge with small (3/8") associated split. Minor edge tanning inside covers.A nice copy of a very desirable book. All items are bagged and very securely packaged to ensure arrival as described. Check my feedback and bid with confidence. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK. I WILL ALWAYS COMBINE SHIPPING TO SAVE YOU MONEY! A2128

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