TRITON

Toronto, New York, London: Bantam Books, [1976]. First edition. A fine copy, unread. (30315). Small octavo, cover art by Mitchell Hooks, pictorial wrappers. Bantam Books Y2567. Paperback original. "...Triton is more traditionally structured, but is in some ways more sophisticated. It presents a series of future societies differentiated mainly along sexual lines; the male protagonist, who begins by displaying a rather insensitive, traditional machismo, ultimately chooses to become a woman (see Transgender SF), but remains alienated. Triton (a moon of Neptune) is an "ambiguous heterotopia" with a bewildering variety of available lifestyles. The book poses interesting questions about sexuality, and also about freedom of choice." - SFE online. "In a fantastically rich and varied space-faring future, people can choose their own sexes, identities, whatever. A densely written (some would say turgid) utopian novel of high ambition. Be be warned that it's a difficult book to read." - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction (1995), p. 387. Nebula award nominee. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-319. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 374.