Shakespeare's Planet by Clifford D. Simak 1976 Hardcover Vintage SciFi

Shakespeare's Planet by Clifford D. Simak 1976 Hardcover Vintage SciFi

Name: Shakespeare's Planet by Clifford D. Simak 1976 Hardcover Vintage SciFi
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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

Title: Shakespeare's Planet
Author: Clifford D. Simak
Publication Date: 1976
Publisher: Berkley Publishing
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Genre: Science Fiction
Pages: 178
Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
Language: English
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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