Mary Carmen

Farnoll College Tales Mary Carmen

Farnoll Collegeis a work and study program that sends American students to the planet of Farnoll to work in the fabulous resorts. In 2114 the Dean of Admissionsoffers a prize of $50,000 for the best story from a graduate about experiencesbefore, during, and after the writer's experiences at Farnoll College. Ten stories are presented for the judges. These stories include tales ofpoverty, illegitimacy, murder, prostitution, and abandonment. They also includea few happy endings. One man tells how he worked in the College's offices,managing its complex network of interplanetary communications. Ten imaginative illustrations byLiz Elsby are a special feature of this book, withsome showing the charming, congenial Farnolliannatives.