<p><b>The classic science fiction novel of a future dark age and humanity''s new renaissance </b><br><br>It is a new dark age of fear and ignorance.<br><br>An atomic Flame Deluge has ravaged the earth, and humanity''s survivors have turned against science. <br><br>In the depths of a hellish desert, the Order of St Leibowitz preserves the few remnants of mankind''s knowledge. Then a humble monk makes a miraculous discovery of several artefacts - including a note written by blessed St Leibowitz himself, which reads: <br><br><i>Pound pastrami</i><br><i>can kraut</i><br><i>six bagels</i><br><i>- bring home for Emma</i><br><br>Could this holiest of relics hold the key to humanity''s salvation? <br><br><b><i>A Canticle For Leibowitz </i>is a sharp, satirical examination of humanity that is chilling, provocative and endlessly imaginative - an undisputed science fiction classic. </b></p>