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Original synopsis:
Each successive astronaut has gazed back and found our magic marble a little less blue. The Moon landings offered a promise which is never likely to be delivered. Maybe the only solar system we can explore is as a concept and collection of myths, ideas and images of Venus, Mars, Mercury and so forth; to wit, the planets in our heads...
A tour de force of memory, mythology and astronomy, this was the most audacious debut novel of the 1990s.
Cover art is by the late Dave Mooring.
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Synopsis of the Eibonvale Press edition:
A new expanded edition of Allen Ashley's first novel.
13 Lines on “The Planet Suite”
The Planet Suite is a tour de force of memory, mythology and astronomy.
The Planet Suite is "A work of genius" - Rhys Hughes
The Planet Suite is “the course for the future” - Brian Aldiss
The Planet Suite takes the reader on a whistle stop tour across the planets and bodies of the solar system.
The Planet Suite is a concept and collection of myths, ideas and speculation.
The Planet Suite is the definitive Slipstream novel.
The Planet Suite is “highly recommended” - Tony Lee
The Planet Suite was the first published novel for British Fantasy Award winner Allen Ashley.
The Planet Suite has long been out of print and only available for inflated sums online.
The Planet Suite is a fractal novel consisting of short segments for each major planet.
The Planet Suite is a unique artefact.
The Planet Suite is an essential addition to your bookshelf.
The Planet Suite is now available in this expanded, improved, authorised edition.
