What happens when a lone human, a robot, and a stack of Shakespeare’s scribbled notes crash-land on a weird planet?
In Shakespeare's Planet, Clifford D. Simak spins a quirky sci-fi tale that meanders through wonder. After a 1000-year journey at sub-light speeds, Carter Horton wakes from his ship to explore an Earth-like world—only to find it’s a cosmic pitstop for stranded aliens.
There’s Carnivore, a wild alien with stories of a human called Shakespeare (recently deceased but leaving cryptic margin notes in The Complete Works), a chatty ship with three human brains arguing inside, and Nicodemus the robot just trying to keep up. It’s classic Simak: loose ends, big ideas, and a planet packed with potential for twenty more books.
Horton’s a bit flat and his final choice might make you groan, but the ride’s a delight for fans of retro sci-fi.
What secrets did Shakespeare leave behind—and what’s Carnivore hiding?
Specifications
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Title: Shakespeare's Planet
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Author: Clifford D. Simak
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Publication Date: 1976
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Publisher: Berkley Publishing
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Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
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Genre: Science Fiction
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Pages: 178
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Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
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Language: English
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Condition: Dust jacket has rips and tears as shown in photos
Meet Clifford D. Simak
Clifford D. Simak (1904–1988) was a sci-fi titan of the mid-20th century, known for his pastoral, thought-provoking tales. A Hugo and Nebula Award winner, he wrote during the genre’s golden age, blending rural sensibilities with cosmic wonder. In 1976, when Shakespeare's Planet hit shelves, Simak was planting seeds that’d inspire countless future writers.
Simak’s Cosmic Playground
This 1976 gem is a slice of vintage sci-fi magic—messy, meandering, and brimming with big ideas. Perfect for readers who love their adventures with a side of “what if?” Grab this quirky classic and lose yourself in a planet where aliens, robots, and Shakespeare collide.
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