The quintessential novel about the dangers of censorship, more important in the contemporary (2025) US than every before in our history.  The title story was published in "Galaxy" magazine in 1953, the 2 others ("The Playground" & "And the Rock Cried Out'') in other magazines, same year.
 
There is a new introduction by the author especially for this first combined hardcover edition from 1967.
 
Includes stories "The Playground" and "And the Rock Cried Out"
Book Club Edition
5.75"w x 8.5"h
Matte black cloth over boards, lettered in flat red to spine
New introduction by the author
Author photograph by Helen Miljakovich
Jacket design by Alfred Zalon
Cover has some creasing and edgewear throughout, consistent with age and use.
No writing, highlighting or underlining found
Cut and removal of blank page in front - approx. 4.5"x1"