
The Man Who Folded Himself
The Man Who Folded Himself is a 1973 time-travel fiction novella by David Gerrold. Key subjects include time travel and Psychological.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 39 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions.
At about 148 pages, most readers finish it in 2–3 hours.
Awards & lists
- ✦Hugo Awards 1974 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Nebula Awards 1974 — Best Novel (nominee)
- ✦Locus Awards 1974 — Best Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Man Who Folded Himself?
The Man Who Folded Himself was written by David Gerrold and first published in 1973.
What genre is The Man Who Folded Himself?
It is usually shelved as Time Travel.
How long is The Man Who Folded Himself?
The median edition has 148 pages, about 2–3 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Man Who Folded Himself?
Readers who like it often enjoy Kindred, Anthem and A Wrinkle in Time.
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