Description
WAS is the story of Dorothy. Orphaned as a child in the 1870s, she goes to live in Kansas with her Aunty Em and Uncle Henry. They face drought and poverty. They face each other. Alone, abused, Dorothy meets an itinerant actor called Frank and inspires a masterpiece.
From the settling of the West and the heyday of the Hollwywood studios to the glittering megalopolis of modern Los Angeles, WAS is the story of all our childhoods.
"Every once in awhile I remember just how f***ing good Was by Geoff Ryman is, and I get all sniffly all over again. I wish more people read it. You should be more people" - Catherynne M. Valente
WAS is a classic fantasy by an inspired writer
About the Author
Geoff Ryman was born in Canada and now lives and works in London and Oxfordshire.
Awards
Short-listed for World Fantasy Award 1993 (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9780575081475
Author Geoff Ryman
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Gollancz
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 366g
Dimensions(mm) 200mm * 134mm * 31mm
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