BAKER, RICHARD

Restless Lightning Breaker of Empires, Book 2

New York, NY: Tor Books, 2018. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0765390752. Illustrated by Larry Rostant. Cover Art; This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "Richard Baker is an award-winning game designer and a best-selling author. He's worked on the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS game lines since 1991. Rich traces his D&D experience back to 1979, when he began playing the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS game as a 7th-grader. He spent a significant amount of his high school and college years playing D&D at every opportunity, and after serving as a surface warfare officer in the United States Navy, Rich decided to take a shot at working on the game he grew up playing - and so he joined the staff of TSR, Inc, and became a game designer." (from Wikipedia). Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 46418

Catalogue: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Keywords: 0765390752 Science Fiction And Fantasy Richard Baker Larry Rostant Space Navy Alien Uprising

BALLARD, J. G.

Running Wild

London, England: Hutchinson, 1988. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0091734983. Illustrated by Janet Woolley. B&W Illustrations; This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "Later that year his second novel, The Drowned World, was published, establishing Ballard as a notable figure in the fledgling New Wave movement of science fiction. Collections of his stories started getting published, and he began a period of great literary productivity, while pushing to expand the scope of acceptable material for science fiction with such stories as "The Terminal Beach". In 1964 Ballard's wife Mary died suddenly of pneumonia, leaving him to raise their three children—James, Fay and Bea Ballard—by himself. Ballard never remarried; however, a few years later his friend and fellow author Michael Moorcock introduced him to Claire Walsh, who became his partner for the rest of his life (he died at her London residence) , and is often referred to in his writings as "Claire Churchill". Walsh, who worked in publishing during the 1960s and 70s, was a sounding board for many of his story ideas, and introduced him to the expat community in the south of France which formed the basis of several novels. " (from Wikipedia). Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 42057

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Keywords: 0091734983 Science Fiction J. G. Ballard Massacres Death Killers

BALLARD, J. G. (JAMES GRAHAM BALLARD )

War Fever

London, England: Collins, 1990. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0002237709. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "While much of Ballard's fiction would prove thematically and stylistically provocative, he became best known for his relatively conventional war novel, Empire of the Sun (1984) , a semi-autobiographical account of a young British boy's experiences in Shanghai during Japanese occupation. Described by The Guardian as "the best British novel about the Second World War", [4] the story was adapted into a 1987 film by Steven Spielberg starring Christian Bale. In the following decades until his death in 2009, Ballard's work shifted toward the form of the traditional crime novel. Several of his earlier works have been adapted into films, including David Cronenberg's controversial 1996 adaptation of Crash and Ben Wheatley's 2015 adaptation of High-Rise. " (from Wikipedia). Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 41097

Catalogue: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Keywords: 0002237709 Science Fiction J. G. Ballard Short Stories Speculative Fiction Near Future Short Works

BALLARD, J. G.

The Wind from Nowhere

New York, NY: Berkeley Books, 1962. 1st Paperback Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. Mass Market PB. Illustrated by Richard Powers. Cover Art; First US paperback edition. This is a mass market paperback edition. Berkeley Books number F600 with price of .50cents. The book is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping, rubbing and wear. There is a small chip to the top spine end of the book covers. The text pages are generally clean, although there is some generalized toning. "The Wind from Nowhere is a science fiction novel by English author J. G. Ballard. Published in 1962, it was his debut novel. He had previously published only short stories. The novel was the first of a series of Ballard novels dealing with scenarios of natural disaster. Here, civilization is reduced to ruins by prolonged worldwide hurricane force winds. As an added dimension, Ballard explores the ways in which disaster and tragedy can bond people together in ways that no normal experiences ever could. That is another recurring theme in his works and makes one of its first appearances here. Some critics have suggested that his first four novels are based on elemental themes, showing global destruction by air, water, fire and earth. " (from Wikipedia). Very Good .

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Book number: 48356

Catalogue: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Keywords: Science Fiction And Fantasy J. G. Ballard Richard Powers First Novels

BANGS, JOHN KENDRICK

Mr. Munchausen an Account of Some of His Recent Adventures

Boston, MA: Noyes, Platt & Company, 1901. 1st Edition; 4th Printing. Hardcover. Illustrated by Peter Newell. Color and B&W illustrations; This is a First Edition, 4th printing (with Noyes, Platt & Company (Incorporated) on the copyright page, and eight pages of mixed adverts at the rear of the book). This copy is lacking two plates at pages 68& 82). The book is in Very Good condition and is lacking a dust jacket. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping and rubbing. There is some rubbing to the spine joints. The front cover illustration has patches of rubbing as well. The text pages are generally clean and bright. There are several spots of foxing throughout. Many of the tissue guards have been removed. "In 1894, Bangs ran for the office of mayor of Yonkers, New York, but was defeated. He also was a member of the Board of Education in Yonkers. He left Harper & Brothers in 1901 and became editor of the New Metropolitan magazine in 1903. In 1904 he was appointed editor of Puck, perhaps the foremost American humor magazine of its day. In this period, he revived his earlier interest in drama. In 1906 he switched his focus to the lecture circuit. During the period between 1901 and 1906 Bangs was known to have spent at least parts of his summers at the Profile House in Franconia, New Hampshire. He owned one of the 20 connected cottages adjacent to the large hotel, which he sold to Cornelius Newton Bliss in August 1906. As a satirical writer, he was also known in the "Profile Cottage" circles as a jokester and prankster and was frequently the jovial topic of hotel guests and cottage owners alike." (from Wikipedia). Very Good .

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Book number: 38927

Catalogue: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Keywords: Science Fiction John Kendrick Bangs Peter Newell Mr. Munchausen

BANKS, IAIN

Walking on Glass

London, England: MacMillan London Limited, 1985. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0333379861. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "Iain Banks (16 February 1954 – 9 June 2013) was a Scottish author. He wrote mainstream fiction under the name Iain Banks and science fiction as Iain M. Banks, including the initial of his adopted middle name Menzies. After the publication and success of The Wasp Factory (1984) , Banks began to write on a full-time basis. His first science fiction book, Consider Phlebas, was released in 1987, marking the start of the Culture series. His books have been adapted for theatre, radio and television. In 2008, The Times named Banks in their list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945". In April 2013, Banks announced that he had inoperable cancer and was unlikely to live beyond a year. He died on 9 June 2013. " (from Wikipedia). Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 44795

Catalogue: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Keywords: 0333379861 Science Fiction And Fantasy Iain Banks Fantasy

BARNES, JOHN

The Man Who Pulled Down the Sky (Part of the Isaac Asimov Presents Series)

New York: Congdon & Weed, Inc, 1986. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "Barnes's hometown is Bowling Green, Ohio. Barnes earned a B. A. Degree from Washington University, an M. A. Degree from the University of Montana, and a Ph. D. Degree in theater from the University of Pittsburgh. He has taught at Western State College. He lives in Colorado. Barnes has been married three times and divorced twice. " (from Wikipedia). Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 40796

Catalogue: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Keywords: Science Fiction John Barnes Author's First Novel Speculative Fiction Military Science Fiction

BARRETT, JR. , NEAL

Through Darkest America

New York: Congdon & Weed, Inc, 1986. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0865531846. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are mostly clean and bright but do have some beginning generalized toning The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "Neal Barrett Jr. (November 3, 1929 – January 12, 2014) was an American writer of fantasy, science fiction, mystery/suspense, and historical fiction. He also worked under the pseudonyms Victor Appleton, Chad Calhoun, Franklin W. Dixon (Stratemeyer Syndicate house names) , Rebecca Drury, and J. D. Hardin. " (from Wikipedia). Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 41556

Catalogue: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Keywords: 0865531846 Science Fiction Neal Barrett Jr. Isaac Asimov Presents Post Holocaust Fiction Post Apocalypic Fiction

BARRIER, MIKE (EDITOR)

Funnyworld the World of Animated Films and Comic Art (No. 19)

New York: Funnyworld, 1978. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Magazine. B&W Illustrations; This is an oversized magazine with cardstock covers and a stapled spine. The magazine is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The covers have some generalized light toning to the white covers. The text pages are clean and bright. Includes: Frazetta in Animation, Walt Disney in Kansas City, Festivals in Ottowa and L. A. "In 1970, after several years of writing for small-circulation publications, I began publishing a professionally printed magazine, Funnyworld, whose subtitle was "Barrier was the founder and editor of Funnyworld, the first magazine exclusively devoted to comics and animation. It began as a contribution to the CAPA-Alpha amateur press association. [3] Beginning in 1970 it expanded to being a magazine of general circulation that eventually had a print run of several thousand before ceasing publication in the early 1980s. Barrier was also an early champion of the work of comic book artist Carl Barks, in a period when comic book fandom was mostly devoted to the celebration of super heroes and tended to denigrate funny animal comics. Barrier serialized a bibliography of Barks' work in Funnyworld and in 1968 contributed an extensive essay analyzing Barks' work to the seventh issue of the Thompsons' pioneering fanzine Comic Art." (from Wikipedia). Very Good+ .

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Book number: 42311

Catalogue: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Keywords: Science Fiction And Fantasy Mike Barrier Funnyworld References Magazines Animated Films Comic Art Frank Frazetta

BARRON, T. A.

Tree Girl

New York, NY: Philomel Books, 2001. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0399234578. Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman. Cover Art; This book is in Very Good+ condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. There is some rubbing and bumping to the bottom spine end of the book cover. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "In many of his novels, Barron writes about nature and ecology in mythical settings. Inspired by nature's power of renewal as well as humanity's power of free choice, he says, "I truly believe every person can make a difference — that's why I'm drawn to heroic quest stories." His books have received the Nautilus Award Grand Prize for literature that helps to renew the spirit and envision a better world, as well as many other awards from the American Library Association, and the International Literacy Association. The Merlin Saga (13 titles) and the novel The Ancient One have been international best sellers; The Great Tree of Avalon trilogy has been a New York Times best seller. " (from Wikipedia). Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 47723

Catalogue: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Keywords: 0399234578 Science Fiction And Fantasy T. A. Barron Fantasy Story Magical Trees

BARWOOD, HAL & MATTHEW ROBBINS

Dragonslayer the Official Marvel Comics Adaptation of the Spectacular Paramount/Disney Motion Picture

New York, NY: Marvel Comics Group, 1981. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. ISBN: 0960414657. Mass Market PB. Color Illustrations; This is a mass market paperback book. The book is in Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book covers have rubbing, bumping and wear. The rear cover has several creases. The inside front cover has a couple of spots of discoloration which has traveled to the title page. The text pages are clean and bright. There is a previous owner's illustrated weapon on the front inside cover. Stated First Edition. Dragonslayer is a 1981 American dark fantasy film directed by Matthew Robbins, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Hal Barwood. It stars Peter MacNicol, Ralph Richardson, John Hallam, and Caitlin Clarke. It is a co-production between Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Productions, where Paramount handled North American distribution and Disney's Buena Vista International handled international distribution. The story is set in a fictional medieval kingdom, where a young wizard experiences danger and opposition as he hunts the dragon, Vermithrax Pejorative. " (from Wikipedia). Good .

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Book number: 43930

Catalogue: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Keywords: 0960414657 Science Fiction And Fantasy Hal Barwood Matthew Robbins Dragonslayer Books Into Film Marvel Comics Dragons

BAXTER, STEPHEN & PETER F. HAMILTON & NEAL ASHER & GEORGE MANN

The Solaris Book of New Science Fiction

Nottingham, England: Solaris, 2007. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. ISBN: 1844164489. Mass Market PB. This is a mass market paperback book. The book is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. There is some beginning edge wear and rubbing to the edges of the book covers. The text pages are clean and bright. Stories include: In His Sights by Jeffrey Thomas, Bioship by Neal Asher, C-Rock City by Jake Lake and Greg Van Eekhout, Personal Jesus by Paul Di Filippo, Last Contact by Stephen Baxter, Four Ladies of the Apocalypse by Brian Aldiss, and more.. Very Good+ .

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Book number: 42279

Catalogue: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Keywords: 1844164489 Science Fiction George Mann Short Stories Collections Solaris Science Fiction

BAXTER, STEPHEN

Titan

New York: Harper Prism, 1997. 1st American Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0002254247. SIGNED EDITION. This book is in Very Good+ condition and has a Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. There is some beginning bumping to the bottom spine end of the book cover. The text pages are mostly clean and bright, but do have toning, especially to the edges due to the acid content of the paper. This copy has been signed on the title page by Baxter in blue ink. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "The dream begins with a disaster. Given the task of dismantling NASA's aging shuttle program, after a horrifying re-entry crash, Paula Benacerraf comes up with a bold plan to keep America in space using existing technology." "Another category, outside of the main body of Baxter's independent work, is sequels and installments of science-fiction classics. His first novel to achieve wide recognition (winning three literary awards) was The Time Ships, an authorised sequel to H. G. Wells' The Time Machine. The Time Odyssey series, a trilogy co-authored with Arthur C. Clarke, is connected to Clarke's four Space Odyssey novels. Another novel is based on a synopsis written by Clarke, The Light of Other Days. Baxter has also published a Doctor Who novel, The Wheel of Ice. In 2010, Baxter began working on a new series with Terry Pratchett. This collaboration has produced five books, The Long Earth, The Long War, The Long Mars, The Long Utopia and The Long Cosmos. BAxter has also written non-fiction essays and columns for such publications as Critical Wave and the British SF Association's Matrix." ; Signed by Author. Very Good+ in Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 33734

Catalogue: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Keywords: 0002254247 Science Fiction Stephen Baxter Signed Editions Technology Space Travel Space Exploration NASA Science

BEAR, GREG

Anvil of Stars the Sequel to Forge of God

New York, NY: Warner Books, Inc, 1992. 1st Trade Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0446516015. Illustrated by Bob Eggleton. Cover Art; SIGNED EDITION. This copy has been signed by the author on the title page. This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. There is some very light bumping to the bottom spine end of the book cover. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is crisp and clean. "One of Bear's favorite themes is reality as a function of observation. In Blood Music, reality becomes unstable as the number of observers (trillions of intelligent single-cell organisms) spirals higher and higher. Anvil of Stars (sequel to The Forge of God) and Moving Mars postulate a physics based on information exchange between particles, capable of being altered at the "bit level." (Bear has credited the inspiration for the idea to Frederick Kantor's 1967 treatise "Information Mechanics" (see Digital physics) ) In Moving Mars, that knowledge is used to remove Mars from the Solar System and transfer it to an orbit around a distant star." (from Wikipedia); Signed by Author. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 44149

Catalogue: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Keywords: 0446516015 Science Fiction And Fantasy Greg Bear Bob Eggleton Signed Edition Hard Science Fiction Particle Physics

BEAR, GREG

Darwin's Radio

New York: Del Rey Books (Science Fiction and Fantasy), 1999. 1st American Edition; 1st Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 034542333X. Illustrated by Heather Kern. Cover Art; First Trade edition -- published as a limited leatherbound, signed, numbered edition by Easton Press slightly before this. Also, it appears the British printing of this was released several weeks before the American edition, making that the true First Trade Edition. This book is in Very Good+ to Near Fine- condition and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are clean and bright. There is some light bumping to the spine ends of the book cover. The dust jacket is crisp and clean with the exception of a bit of beginning nicking to the top spine end. "A mass grave in Russia that conceals the mummified remains of two women, both with child - and the conspiracy to keep it secret. A major discovery high in the Alps: the preserved bodies of a prehistoric family - the newborn infant possessing disturbing characteristics . A mysterious disease that strikes only pregnant women, resulting in miscarriage. Three disparate facts that will converge into one science-shattering truth." This book is the Nebula Award winner for 2000. "Gregory Dale "Greg" Bear (born August 20, 1951) is an American writer best known for science fiction. His work has covered themes of galactic conflict (Forge of God books) , artificial universes (The Way series) , consciousness and cultural practices (Queen of Angels) , and accelerated evolution (Blood Music, Darwin's Radio, and Darwin's Children). His most recent work is the Forerunner Trilogy, written in the Halo universe. ". Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket .

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Book number: 33298

Catalogue: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Keywords: 034542333X Science Fiction Science Science And Technology Speculative Fiction Greg Bear Nebula Award Stories Genetics Genetic Engineering Science Fiction