Rottensteiner, Franz

The Science Fiction Book: An Illustrated History

Thames & Hudson, London, 1975. First Edition, Softcover, Illustrated by: Various. Good. 9780500270608 Introduction by author, chronology of science fiction, bibliography, Nebula Awards and Hugo Awards. The text is illustrated, copiously, with black and white and colour photographs, film stills, black and white and coloured illustrations and line drawings. Colour illustrated paperback binding with white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Quoting from the rear panel blurb " ... Science fiction is a field of ever-increasing popularity which has always exercised the ingenuity not only of imaginative writers but also of artists, illustrators and film-makers. This book therefore provides a survey of the pictorial aspect of science-fiction as well as a comprehensive history of its literature (to the book's publication)" Creasing to the book corners, multiple, to the book corners with rubbing of the book edges and panels. Age toning of the text block edges, but internally clean and bright – with some of the most amazing illustrations ever. first edition by this publisher. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. [6], 7 - 160 pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Various. Quantity Available: 1.

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Book number: 0287252

Catalogue: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Keywords: BZDB2 Science fiction, fantastic fiction, illustrated history Science Fiction & Fantasy; Illustration; The Science Fiction Book An Illustrated History Illustration

Rottensteiner, Franz

The Science Fiction Book: An Illustrated History

Thames & Hudson, London, 1975. First Edition, Hardcover, Illustrated by: Various. Very Good Condition/Very Good. 9780500011362 Introduction by author, chronology of science fiction, bibliography, Nebula Awards and Hugo Awards. The text is illustrated, copiously, with black and white and colour photographs, film stills, black and white and coloured illustrations and line drawings. Blue coloured boards with gilt coloured embossed publisher's logo to the front panel gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Illustrated dustwrapper with white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Quoting from the front fold over panel blurb " ... Science fiction is a field of ever-increasing popularity which has always exercised the ingenuity not only of imaginative writers but also of artists, illustrators and film-makers. This book therefore provides a survey of the pictorial aspect of science-fiction as well as a comprehensive history of its literature (to the book's publication)" Minor rubbing of the book corners and back strip corners. Very light age toning of the text block edges and pages with age toning to the end pages. A little creasing of the top dustwrapper edge with rubbing of the panels. Will sunning of the dustwrapper with foxing to the verso. first edition by this publisher. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. [6], 7 - 160 pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Various. Quantity Available: 1.

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Book number: 0288643

Catalogue: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Keywords: BZDB2 Science fiction, fantastic fiction, illustrated history Science Fiction & Fantasy; Illustration; The Science Fiction Book An Illustrated History Illustration

Sheer, K. H.

Realm of the Tri-Planets - Perry Rhodan Series #31

Futura Ltd, London, 1973. First Edition, Softcover. Good Condition. 9780708870068 Colour illustrated paperback binding with white coloured titles to the front panel and black coloured titles to the back strip. The 31st book in this series featuring Perry Rhodan. Creasing to the book corners with rubbing of the book edges and panels. Fading to the right hand edge of the rear panel and back strip. Tanning of the text block edges and pages. Previous bookshop's rubber stamp to the lower edge of the half title page with prices scrubbed out in a black coloured marker. First British Edition. Size: 12 mo (standard paperback). 128 pages.. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1.

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Book number: 0288630

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Keywords: BZDB2 Science fiction, space opera series, Perry Rhodan Series #31 Science Fiction & Fantasy; Realm of the TriPlanets Perry Rhodan Series 31

Simak, Clifford D.

A Heritage Of Stars

Methuen, London, 1979. Reprint, Softcover, Illustrated by: Chris Moore -- Cover Art. Good Condition. 9780417028408 Colour illustrated paperback binding (wraparound), by Chris Moore, with gold and white coloured titles to the front panel and white coloured titles to the back strip. In a world where technology has been lost and destroyed there are pockets of knowledge retained. From such a place a young man sets out to find "Place of Going to the Stars". On his journey he meets many strange and wonderful people, and, when he finally gets to the jumping off place with he finds " ... wonder abounds almost at the edge of the universe. A new challenge, for man to rediscover his destiny, filled his heritage and to recover this lost knowledge." – from rear panel blurb. A previous owner has placed clear contact plastic on the book. Tanning of the text block edges and panels. A previous owner has placed a number to the top right hand corner of the half title page. Fading of the back strip. Size: 12mo (standard paperback). 219, [1] pages.. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Chris Moore -- Cover Art. Quantity Available: 1.

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Book number: 0288565

Catalogue: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Keywords: BZDB2 Science fiction, future world, quest, lost technology Science Fiction & Fantasy; A Heritage Of Stars

Simak, Clifford D.

Time and Again

Methuen, London, 1985 a. Reprint, Softcover. Very Good Condition. 9780413599803 second-hand copy, creasing to the upper and lower left-hand corners of the rear panel, age toning of the page edges Size: 12mo (standard paperback). 256 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1.

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Book number: 0284173

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Keywords: BZDB2 Science Fiction & Fantasy; Time and Again

Smith, E. E. 'Doc'

Children of the Lens (Lensman Series)

Panther, London, 1976. reprint, Softcover. Good Condition. 9780586038475 Colour illustrated paperback binding with white and yellow coloured titles to the front panel and white coloured titles to the back strip. Sixth in the author's Lensman series. Rubbing of the book edges and panels; fading of the back strip and to the left hand edge of the front panel with tanning of the text block edges and pages. A previous owner has placed numbers to the top left hand corner of the verso of front panel and top right hand corner of the half title page. A previous owner has covered the book in a clear contact plastic. First edition of the work in this format and binding, and/or set or series. Size: 12mo (standard paperback). 255, [1] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1.

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Book number: 0288563

Catalogue: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Keywords: BZDB2 Science fiction, Lensman Series – 5 Science Fiction & Fantasy; Children of the Lens Lensman Series

Smith, Cordwainer (Paul M. Linebarger, 1913-1966)

Norstrilia

Ballantine Books, New York, 1975. First Edition, Softcover, Illustrated by: Gray Morrow -- Cover Art. Very Good Condition. about the author by J. J. Pierce. Colour illustrated card cover, by Gray Morrow, withwhite and purple coloured titles to the front panel and backstrip. Bright yellow coloured tint to the text block edges. The only novel of the author. Minor creasing of the book corners with a little rubbing of the book edges with age toning of the pages some browning to the verso of the covers. Size: 12mo (standard paperback). 277, [3] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Gray Morrow -- Cover Art. Quantity Available: 1.

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Book number: 0288625

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Keywords: BZDB2 Science Fiction, Instrumentality of Mankind, humour, satire Science Fiction & Fantasy; Norstrilia

Smith, E. E. 'Doc'

Second Stage Lensman (Lensman Series)

Panther, London, 1975. reprint, Softcover. Good Condition. 9780586039489 Acknowledgements. Colour illustrated paperback binding with white and yellow coloured titles to the front panel and white coloured titles to the back strip. Fifth in the author's Lensman series. Rubbing of the book edges and panels; fading of the back strip and to the left hand edge of the front panel with tanning of the text block edges and pages. A previous owner has placed numbers to the top left hand corner of the verso of front panel and top right hand corner of the half title page. First edition of the work in this format and binding, and/or set or series. Size: 12mo (standard paperback). 254, [2] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1.

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Book number: 0288562

Catalogue: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Keywords: BZDB2 Science fiction, Lensman Series – 5 Science Fiction & Fantasy; Second Stage Lensman Lensman Series

Smith, E. E. 'Doc'

SKYLARK OF VALERON (SKYLARK SERIES / E. E. DOC SMITH)

Panther, London, 1974. reprint, Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. 9780586039489 a very clean copy, slight age darkening of the edges of the paper, prices are blacked out on the rear panel, and there is the letter "x" at the top of the 1st page. There is no other damage to describe. The novel concerns Richard Seaton and Martin Crane, who reach new heights in superscience while fighting Blackie DuQuesne. First edition of the work in this format and binding, and/or set or series. Size: 12mo (standard paperback). Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1.

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Book number: 0251875

Catalogue: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Keywords: BZDB2 Science Fiction & Fantasy; Science Fiction & Fantasy; SKYLARK OF VALERON SKYLARK SERIES E E DOC SMITH Science Fiction & Fantasy

Stackpole, Michael A.

Warrior: Coupe (Battletech, Warrior Trilogy, Vol. 3)

F A S A Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, 1989. First Edition, Softcover. Very Good Condition. 9781555600730 Colour illustrated paperback binding with black and white coloured titles to the front panel and red and blue coloured titles to the back strip. Battletech, Warrior Trilogy, Vol. 3. Rubbing of the book edges and panels with very light age toning of the text block edges and pages. Size: 12mo (standard paperback). 324 pages.. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1.

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Book number: 0288607

Catalogue: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Keywords: BZDB2 Military science fiction,Battletech, Warrior Trilogy - Vol. 3 Science Fiction & Fantasy; Warrior Coupe Battletech Warrior Trilogy Vol 3

Sturgeon, Theodore

The Dreaming Jewels

Corgi Books, London, 1975. First Edition, Softcover. Very Good Condition. 9780552097499 Colour illustrated paperback binding with green and white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. A young boy, Horty, has run away from home and joined a travelling carnival; he takes with him his favourite toy a Jack-in-the-box. In the travelling carnival he is protected by the midget Zena – as she knows the terrible truth about him ... Rubbing of the book edges and panels with a reading crease to the back strip. Uniform light tanning of the text block edges and pages. Some staining to the lower text edge. First softcover edition. Size: 12mo (standard paperback). 174, [2] pages.. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1.

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Book number: 0288651

Catalogue: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Keywords: BZDB2 Science-fiction, carnival, young child, aliens Science Fiction & Fantasy; Short Stories; The Dreaming Jewels Short Stories

Susann, Jacqueline

Yargo

Corgi, London, 1979. First Edition, Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. 9780552110198 clean copy age toning of the page edges, no other damage. Written during the early 1950s, preceding the author's other books, a spellbinding romantic novel, the intriguing story of a beautiful woman who was kidnapped by the most attractive man she's ever met – a man from outer space Size: 12mo (standard paperback). 348 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1.

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Book number: 0277602

Catalogue: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Keywords: BZDB2 Novel Science Fiction & Fantasy; Yargo

Taine, John ( pseudonym of Eric Temble Bell 1883 - 1960 )

G.O.G. 666

Arrow Books, Melbourne, 1963. Reprint, Softcover, Illustrated by: Sheldon - cover. Very Good Condition. tiny "x" top right of first page, no other annotations. The author's last book, a sympathetic "monster" story. this is the 1st edition by this publisher. Size: 12mo (standard paperback). 192 pages. a clean secondhand copy, no damage to detail apart from age toning of the page edges. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Sheldon - cover. Quantity Available: 1.

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Book number: 0273817

Catalogue: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Keywords: BZDB2 supermen genetic science fiction USSR Russian America Science Fiction & Fantasy; Science Fiction & Fantasy; GOG 666 Science Fiction & Fantasy

Williams, Walter Jon

Angel Station

Tor , New York, 1990. First Paperback Edition, Softcover, Illustrated by: Royo -- Cover Art. Very Good Condition. 9780812557879 Colour illustrated card cover (wraparound), by Royo , with orange and white coloured titles to the front panel and backstrip. Yellow coloured tint to the textblock edges. "... engineered to range the galaxy in search of fortune. Misfits and outlaws, they defied the huge interstellar cartels that ruleed space, always one jump ahead of the authorities. Ubu Roy was the strong young bossrider of the starship Runaway, who held all of history in his remarkable memory. Beautiful Maria was an ace star shooter and cybernetic witch, who could spend space time to find the perfect singularity." -- from rear panel blurb. Rubbing to the book edges and panels with minor creasing of the book corners. Size: 12mo (standard paperback). 393, [3 – further titles from publishing house] pages.. Previous bookseller's sticker to the rear panel.. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Royo -- Cover Art. Quantity Available: 1.

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Book number: 0119870

Catalogue: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Keywords: BZDB2 science fiction, Royo – cover art, bioengineered people, cyberpunk Science Fiction & Fantasy; Angel Station

Williams, Walter Jon

Metropolitan

Voyager -- HarperCollins Publishers, London, 1995. First Edition, Softcover. Very Good Condition. 9780006480235 Illustrated paperback binding with white coloured titles to the front panel and brown and white coloured titles to the back strip. In a world where magic and matter had combined in a substance called plasm – the rich have in abundance and the poor next to none – a bored clerk finds an unmapped well of plasm. Her adventures then start, first by selling all of the plasm to a metropolitan exile, Constantine, and then on to upsetting the status quo – if only she can survive. Rubbing to the book edges and panels with minor creasing of the book corners. Light tanning of the text block edges and pages. This Size: 12mo (standard paperback). 375, [5 – of which for further titles from publishing house] pages.. Previous bookseller's sticker to the rear panel.. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1.

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Book number: 0288626

Catalogue: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Keywords: BZDB2 science fiction, Magic, dystopic future Science Fiction & Fantasy; Metropolitan