Arthur C. Clarke, Angus Wells (ed.)

The Best of Arthur C. Clarke Volume 1 1937-1955 and the Best of Arthur C. Clarke Volume 2 1956-1972

London, Sidgwick and Jackson, 1977. Cloth. A scarce two volume set of the works of Arthur C. Clarke. New edition. First published in one volume in 1973 but scarce in any edition. Arthur C. Clarke was a British science fiction writer and inventor, who is widely regarded as a key figure in the popularisation of space travel. His screenplay for the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, which was co-written with Stanley Kubrick, is considered to be one of the most influential films of all time. For many years Arthur C. Clarke, along with Robert Heinlein and Isaac Asmiov, were considered the 'Big Three' of science fiction writing. This two volume set of his works includes many of his short stories published between 1937 and 1972, including The Star and Summertime on Icarus. In black cloth bindings in the original unclipped dustwrappers. Externally very smart, with just some slight wear to the extremities. Evidence of tape removal to boards. Personal bookplate of Patricia C. Orendi to front free endpaper on both volumes. Dustwrappers are very smart. Offsetting from tape to the reverse of the wrap which is somewhat visible on the front of both wraps. Internally firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed.

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 586K13

Catalogue: Science Fiction

Keywords: Science Fiction Short Stories Summertime on Icarus 2001: A Space Odyssey Short Stories None

LEIBER, FRITZ. WELLS, ANGUS (ED)

The Best of Fritz Leiber

Sidgwick and Jackson, Ltd. 1974, 1st Edition. (ISBN: 0283981687). Hardcover. Used, Very good, unread, first edition, first impression unmarked hardcover from a remarkable collection of Crime and SF novels. In pristine unclipped dustjacket. All photo requests welcomed. These really are spectacular quality up to 50 years after publication. CE. As New/As New.

PsychoBabel BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 608170

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: 0283981687

SIMAK, CLIFFORD D.; WELLS, ANGUS (EDITOR)

The Best of Clifford D. Simak

London, Sidgwick and Jackson, Ltd. 1975. (ISBN: 9780722178362). Hardcover. Used, Hardcover with unclipped dust jacket in very good condition. Jacket is discoloured, and edges are creased and nicked. Page block head is tanned and spine ends are slightly bumped. Pages and text are clear and unmarked throughout. LW. Very Good/Very Good.

PsychoBabel BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 537796

Catalogue: Science-Fiction & Fantasy

Keywords: 9780722178362

SIMAK, CLIFFORD D. (AUTHOR); WELLS, ANGUS (EDITOR)

The Best of Clifford D. Simak

London, Sidgwick & Jackson Limited. 1975, First Thus. (ISBN: 9780283981722). Hardcover. Used, First thus hardcover in very good condition, with unclipped dust jacket in good condition. Jacket is marked and sunned, and edges are creased and nicked. Board spine ends are bumped, and page block and page edges are tanned. Boards are clean, binding is sound and pages are otherwise clear. LW. Very Good/Good.

PsychoBabel BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 548224

Catalogue: Science-Fiction & Fantasy

Keywords: 9780283981722

Clifford D. Simak; Angus Wells (ed)

The Best of Clifford D. Simak

London, Sidgwick & Jackson, 1975. First edition. Cloth. A first edition collection of short stories by science fiction writer Clifford D. Simak, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Uncommon first edition.In the original unclipped dust wrapper. This work includes a selection of short stories that Clifford D. Simak wrote between 1931 to 1971. Greatly inspired by the works of H.G. Wells, many of these stories include classic science fiction tropes such as isolated rural settings, 'a sense of whimsy', and strange happenings. Short stories include 'Madness from Mars', 'Sunspot Purge', 'The Sitters', 'A Death in the House', and more. Clifford D. Simak (1904-1988) was an American science fiction writer. He was well regarded within the genre and won three Hugo Awards and one Nebula Award.Edited by Angus Wells (1943-2006), a British writer of primarily western and fantasy novels. Collated, complete. In the original cloth binding, in the unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with no noticeable faults other than a bit of bumping to head and tail of spine. Dust wrapper is excellent with a bit of edge wear to spin region along with very light age-toning to the top edge and bottom edge of wraps, including the reverse. Publishers sticker to fly leaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 807D29

Catalogue: Short Stories

Keywords: The Best of Clifford D. Simak science fiction short stories Angus Wells science fiction Sunspot Purge The Sitters None

VAN VOGT, A.E.; WELLS, ANGUS (EDITOR)

The Best of A.E. Van Vogt

London, Sidgwick and Jackson, Ltd. 1974. (ISBN: 9780283981678). Hardcover. Used, Hardcover with unclipped dust jacket in very good condition. Jacket is discoloured, edges are slightly creased, and page block head is lightly tanned. Pages and text are clear and unmarked throughout. LW. Very Good/Very Good.

PsychoBabel BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 537797

Catalogue: Science-Fiction & Fantasy

Keywords: 9780283981678

Wells, Angus (Editor).:

The Best of Arthur C. Clarke: Volume 2 1956 - 1972.

London, Sidgwick & Jackson, 1977. H/B bds and unclipped d/w enclosed completely by protective film, VG, fly-leaves taped down to pastedowns with yellowing tape, ex-lib. so usual markings, occas. soiling through text, pge edges at rear a little wavy.

Little Owl BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 1772

Keywords: Arthur C. Clarke, science fiction, fantasy, best of, Volume two, Venture to the Moon, Into the Comet, Summertime on Icarus, Death and the Senator, Hate, Sunjammer, A Meeting with Medusa.

Wells, Angus

THE BEST OF ARTHUR C. CLARKE 1937-1971.

Sidgwick & Jackson, 1973 ; Conditie: In zeer goede staat. Hardcover met stofomslag. 336 pp.

Handled With CareProfessional seller

Book number: 206263604

WELLS, ANGUS (EDITOR)

The Best of Arthur C. Clarke 1937-1955

British, Sphere. 1976, 2nd Printing. Paperback. Solid with a corner crease on the back cover and the covers show light wear. Very Good.

John Thompson BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 44731

Catalogue: Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror

Keywords: Science Fiction Short Stories Vintage Collectible

WELLS ANGUS

DARK MAGIC

Bantam, 1992. not 1st printing. On his continuing quest for the stolen book of ancient spells that will raise the god Tharn from his sleep to destroy the world, young Prince Calandryll faces the wrath of the mad god himself, as his waking dreams begin to cause havoc. Paperback. ISBN: 0553291297. near fine paperback, Kevin Tweddell cover.

Fantastic LiteratureProfessional seller

Book number: FS22.026

Keywords: 0553291297

WELLS, ANGUS

Dark Magic: The God Wars 2

USA, Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group. 1992. (ISBN: 0553291297). Soft cover. Book, Spine is creased, covers are creased and worn. Good.

Caerwen BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 033989

Keywords: 0553291297

Angus Wells

Exile's Challenge

Millennium 1996 First Edition First Printing. Slightly bumped at top and base of spine and corners, and page edges lightly browned else Fine book in slightly creased Dust Jacket with a short (3mm) tear at the lower edge of the front panel With Publisher's Review Slip.
¶ ''The People have found sanctuary from the wrath of the Breakers in the world beyond the arch, their gateway defended by the Grannach... But Davyd's dreams still come, dreams that speak of destruction coming to this new untainted world... ''"

Porcupine BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 107188

Angus Wells

Exile's Children

Millennium 1995 First Edition First Printing. Slightly bumped at top and base of spine and page edges a little marked else Fine book in like, slightly rubbed, Dust Jacket .
¶ ''From beyond the Mountains of the Maker comes a threat that the People know not how to counter... All that their dreams vividly portend is battle and death... ''"

Porcupine BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 107189

WELLS ANGUS

EXILE'S CHILDREN

Millennium, 1995. 1st printing, a fantasy saga. Paperback. ISBN: 1857982886. fine trade paperback copy.

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Book number: FD07/008

Keywords: 1857982886

WELLS ANGUS

EXILE'S CHILDREN

bantam Books, 1996. 1st printing,The children of the goddess Breah had forgotten the threat of her lover Arrakym's curse until two members of the Tachyn quarrel over the beautiful Arrhea, thus fulfilling the curse. Paperback. ISBN: 1857982886. fine trade paperback copy.

Fantastic LiteratureProfessional seller

Book number: FF08/067

Keywords: 1857982886