(Frequently) Asked Questions

On this page we'll list some questions that have been sent to leguinsworld@mail.com.

Q: What is Ursula Le Guin's address?
A: As far as I know Ursula Le Guin does not have a public e-mail address. However, there is a paper mail address:
Ursula K. Le Guin
P.O. Box 10541
Portland, OR 97210
USA

Q: Can you spot this quote: "It is good to have an end to journey towards, but it is the journey that matters in the end."
A: The quote is from The Left Hand of Darkness. This is in the next-to-last paragraph in chapter 15, To The Ice. It is on page 220 of the Ace paperback edition. (Thanks to Brandon Buser and Jenny Costigan for finding the page.)

Q: Where can I find the short story Solitude?
I'm searching for a short story called "Solitude" LeGuin published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction around 1994 (?). Do you know if it's been published in a collection of short stories? It's one of the best things I've ever read and lost my copy while making all my friends read it. - Jamie
A: The story will appear in a new collection of stories, The Birthday of the World and Other Stories, scheduled for March 2002.

Q: Is she still alive? Where does she live?
A: Yes, Ursula Le Guin is indeed still alive. She was born in 1929, and lives in Portland, Oregon.

Q: Does she still write?
A: Yes, she does. The last years we have seen a number of new novels and collections of short stories, including The Telling, Tales from Earthsea, The Other Wind, and The Birthday of the World and Other Stories (forthcoming).

Q: Can you give me permission to [whatever]?
I get a lot of questions asking whether I can give permission to use quotes or cover images for various reasons.
A: My answer is usually along the lines of: "No." That is, I cannot give permissions because they are not mine to give. Le Guin's world is just a fan site, it's not official in any sense. If you think you need permissions, you should contact Le Guin's publishers, not me.

Q: Where can I find a large map of Earthsea?

I was wondering if you would know if there are any plans to release a full size map of Earthsea. I am currently reading Tales from Earthsea and the map on the inside covers is wonderful. If you know of any plans to produce a map please let me know. - Ted
A: There is a high resolution Map of Earthsea, drawn by Ursula Le Guin herself, downloadable from ursulakleguin.com. As far as we know, there are no printed maps available. (10 Jan. 2002)

Unresolved questions

Q: How can I find Le Guin's theatrical plays?
I 'm interested in Ursula Le Guin's theatrical plays.Could you tell me how many are there and how can I get them? - Marilena

A: Not really sure. I started listing things on the books page under the heading theatre, radio, TV etc.

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