--- product_id: 75812597 title: "Kurt Vonnegut: Novels & Stories 1950-1962 (Loa #226): Player Piano / The Sirens of Titan / Mother Night / Stories: 1 (Library of America Kurt Vonnegut Edition)" price: "¥14363" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/75812597-kurt-vonnegut-novels-and-stories-1950-1962-loa-226-player store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 4 classic novels + 6 short stories Library of America archival quality 1950-1962 early Vonnegut era Kurt Vonnegut: Novels & Stories 1950-1962 (Loa #226): Player Piano / The Sirens of Titan / Mother Night / Stories: 1 (Library of America Kurt Vonnegut Edition) **Price:** ¥14363 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Own the origins of Vonnegut’s genius—because true culture never goes out of style. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kurt Vonnegut: Novels & Stories 1950-1962 (Loa #226): Player Piano / The Sirens of Titan / Mother Night / Stories: 1 (Library of America Kurt Vonnegut Edition) - **How much does it cost?** ¥14363 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/75812597-kurt-vonnegut-novels-and-stories-1950-1962-loa-226-player) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Curated Cultural Heritage:** Part of the prestigious Library of America series preserving America’s greatest literary voices. - • **Timeless Literary Masterpieces:** Dive into Vonnegut’s groundbreaking early works that shaped modern satire and speculative fiction. - • **Philosophical & Satirical Depth:** Explore themes of technology, human vanity, and identity that remain strikingly relevant today. - • **Collector’s Edition Durability:** Premium acid-free paper, sewn bindings, and cloth covers ensure this volume lasts for generations. - • **Exclusive Early Works Compilation:** Includes Player Piano, The Sirens of Titan, Mother Night, plus six rare short stories you won’t find elsewhere. ## Overview This Library of America edition compiles Kurt Vonnegut’s seminal novels and stories from 1950 to 1962, featuring Player Piano, The Sirens of Titan, Mother Night, and six acclaimed short stories. Printed on premium acid-free paper with durable sewn bindings and cloth covers, it offers a collector-grade experience preserving the early works of one of America’s most influential satirists and speculative fiction pioneers. ## Description Before winning international fame with Cat's Cradle and Slaughterhouse-Five , Kurt Vonnegut was a master of the drugstore paperback and the popular short story. This authoritative collection of his brilliant early work opens with Player Piano (1952), a Metropolis -like parable of breakneck technological innovation and its effect on those it robs of their livelihoods. The Sirens of Titan (1959), the interplanetary adventures of the world's wealthiest and most despised man, is both a pulp-fiction space opera and a satire on the vanity of human striving. The confessions of a German-American double agent well placed among the Nazi elite, Mother Night (1962) is a cautionary tale with a famous moral: "We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be." Here too are six of Vonnegut's best short stories, gems that display his matchless talent for hilarious invention and caustic social criticism. A companion volume, Kurt Vonnegut: Novels & Stories 1963-1973 , collects Cat's Cradle ; God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater ; Slaughterhouse-Five ; Breakfast of Champions ; and three short stories, including "Welcome to the Monkey House." LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation's literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America's best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries. Review: Kurt Vonnegut at his best - A Total collection of Vonnegut is not the worst time to spend time. Review: but was recommended the Player Piano and what an amazing story - I have read Kurtz before, but was recommended the Player Piano and what an amazing story. Very much in the nature of a philosophical treaty of today, let alone 60 years ago. The American library edition is something special. A Note to self....Must save up and buy the other two volumes. His stories are interesting and off beam but fascinating. ## Features - Library of America ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 897,150 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 2,326 in Satires 22,851 in Fiction Classics (Books) 33,364 in Humorous Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 137 Reviews | ## Images ![Kurt Vonnegut: Novels & Stories 1950-1962 (Loa #226): Player Piano / The Sirens of Titan / Mother Night / Stories: 1 (Library of America Kurt Vonnegut Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OuXrXBWuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kurt Vonnegut at his best *by A***G on 6 March 2023* A Total collection of Vonnegut is not the worst time to spend time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ but was recommended the Player Piano and what an amazing story *by S***Y on 4 August 2014* I have read Kurtz before, but was recommended the Player Piano and what an amazing story. Very much in the nature of a philosophical treaty of today, let alone 60 years ago. The American library edition is something special. A Note to self....Must save up and buy the other two volumes. His stories are interesting and off beam but fascinating. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love it! Nice hardback book with my favorite author ... *by P***R on 19 December 2014* I love it! Nice hardback book with my favorite author in it. I liked Slaughterhouse 5, but I wasn`t sure of the other books he wrote, but they are as great as that one. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/75812597-kurt-vonnegut-novels-and-stories-1950-1962-loa-226-player](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/75812597-kurt-vonnegut-novels-and-stories-1950-1962-loa-226-player) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-08*