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Paperback. 'Pitch-perfect.' - Ali Smith'So original.' - Hilary Mantel'Stunning.' - Isabel Waidner'Her beastly, risky best.' - Eley WilliamsWhen my species has destroyed itself, we may need yours to start it all again.In London Zoo, Professor Darrylhyde is singing to the apes again. Outside their cage, he watches the two animals, longing to observe the mating ritual of this rare species. But Percy, inhibited by confinement and melancholy, is repulsing Edwina's desirous advances. Soon, the Professor's connection increases as he talks, croons, befriends - so when a scientist arrives on a secret governmental mission to launch Percy into space, he vows to secure his freedom. But when met by society's indifference, he takes matters into his own hands . . .A trailblazing animal rights campaigner, Brigid Brophy's sensational 1953 novel is as provocative and philosophical seventy years on. An electric moral fable, it is as much a blazingly satirical reflection on homo sapiens as the non-human - on our capacity for violence, red in tooth and claw, not only to other species, but our own.'Flawless.' - Sunday Times'Ingenious.' - Observer'Sheer originality.' - Daily Telegraph An eccentric professor saves a London Zoo ape from a rocket experiment in this dazzling classic by a trailblazing animal rights activist, introduced by Sarah Hall. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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An eccentric professor saves a London Zoo ape from a rocket experiment in this dazzling classic by a trailblazing animal rights activist, introduced by Sarah Hall. 'Pitch-perfect.' Ali Smith 'So original.' Hilary Mantel 'Stunning.' Isabel Waidner 'There is nobody quite like her.' A.S. Byatt 'Her beastly, risky best.' Eley Williams When my species has destroyed itself, we may need yours to start it all again. In London Zoo, Professor Darrylhyde is singing to the apes again. Outside their cage, he watches the two animals, longing to observe the mating ritual of this rare species. But Percy, inhibited by confinement and melancholy, is repulsing Edwina's desirous advances. Soon, the Professor's connection increases as he talks, croons, befriends - so when a scientist arrives on a secret governmental mission to launch Percy into space, he vows to secure his freedom. But when met by society's indifference, he takes matters into his own hands . . . A trailblazing animal rights campaigner, Brigid Brophy's sensational 1953 novel is as provocative and philosophical seventy years on. An electric moral fable, it is as much a blazingly satirical reflection on homo sapiens as the non-human - on our capacity for violence, red in tooth and claw, not only to other species, but our own. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Neuware -In London Zoo, Professor Darrylhyde is watching two apes wanting to observe their mating ritual. When a scientist arrives on a secret governmental mission to launch Percy into space, the Professor vows to secure his freedom. An electric moral fable, reflecting on homo sapiens-capacity for violence from a trailblazing animal rights campaigner. A Faber Editions book. 128 pp. Englisch

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New York: Random House 1953. Hardcover. First edition of the author's first novel. Satirical science fiction novel involving apes. Tuck [The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy, page 67 "Novel tale on thoughts of apes"]. Tymn [American Fantasy and Science Fiction, page 17]. 177+ pages. A Near Fine copy in very good Dust Wrapper with fading to the yellow portion of the spine, rubbing to the rear panel. clphE