ADAM, CLAIRE

Golden Child

London: Faber & Faber, 2019. proof copy. Original Wrappers. Slight soiling to pages 92-93. Slight bumping to spine corners. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; Octavo; 253 pages. Very Good- with no dust jacket .

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Buchzahl: LCB60206

Katalog: Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Trinidad

EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS: MASTER OF ADVENTURE

Swords of Mars Mars 8

London: New English Library, 1975. New Edition; Second Impression. Softcover (Perfect Bound). ISBN: 0450026752. Original colour illustrated wrappers. Rear cover bottom l/h corner worn, text undamaged. With slight creasing to rear cover. Slight fading to spine. Page 33/34 dogeared. Slight soiling to covers. ; Martian; Vol. 8; 10.6x18x1.5 cm; 191 pages. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Buchzahl: LCB85225

Katalog: Science Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: 0450026752

ALDISS, BRIAN W.

The Canopy of Time

London: The Science Fiction Book Club By Arrangement With Faber & Faber, 1961. 1st Book Club Edition. Original boards. With some foxing to edges and a few pages. Dustjacket in protective plastic cover. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; GPT"The Canopy of Time" (also published as "Galaxies Like Grains of Sand") by Brian Aldiss is a collection of interlinked short stories that span billions of years, presenting a grand tapestry of humanity's future evolution and its interactions with the cosmos. Each story, while distinct, contributes to a cohesive narrative arc that explores themes of time, civilization's rise and fall, and human adaptability. Aldiss masterfully combines speculative science with deep philosophical questions, considering not just the technological advances of future societies but also their cultural, social, and ethical dimensions. From the dawn of humanity's expansion into space to the far reaches of its future descendants, the stories contemplate the cyclical nature of history and the persistent human traits that endure through ages. Aldiss's prose is both lyrical and precise, capturing the awe of the cosmic scale while remaining grounded in the personal and the intimate. "The Canopy of Time" is a reflective work, offering a poignant meditation on humanity's place in the universe. ; 19 x 13 x 2.1 cms; 222 pages. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Buchzahl: 60857

Katalog: Science Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Sci Fi

ALEXANDER, BRUCE

Murder in Grub Street: A Sir John Fielding Mystery

London: Little, Brown & Company, 1996. First Edition; First Impression. Original Boards. ISBN: 0316876267. Plasticated dustjacket. Light wear to spine, covers and corners. ; Octavo; 277 pages. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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Buchzahl: LCB60659

Katalog: Crime Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: 0316876267 Mysteries

AMIS, MARTIN

Dead Babies

Hardcover. ISBN: 0224011677. 254 pages. Dustjacket in plastic protective cover. With remnants and/or residue of sticky tape on endpapers, covers and dustjacket. With library stamps and labels. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners and dustjacket.. Good .

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Buchzahl: 42509

Katalog: Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: 0224011677

ASCH, SHOLOM; (TRANSLATED BY WILLA MUIR & EDWIN MUIR)

Three Cities: A Trilogy Translated by Willa & Edwin Muir

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1933. First Edition. Hardcover (Flexible Cloth). Original black flexi-cloth. Slight wear and slight soiling. With ex-library stamps and labels. Bookblock worn but intact. ; Ex-Library; 16.5x21.5x4 cm; 899 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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Buchzahl: LCB84522

Katalog: Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Antiquarian Classics

BAKER, ERNEST A. (WITH INTRODUCTION BY) ;

The Novels of Mrs Alpha Behn

London: George Routledge & Sons, 1913. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Original black cloth with gilt stamp lettering to spine. Wear to edges of covers and corners. With library stamps and labels. ; Ex-Library; 14x21x3.5 cm; 380 pages. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Buchzahl: LCB84802

Katalog: Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Classics Antiquarian

BARRIE, J. M.

The Admirable Crichton

London: Hodder & Soughton, 1970. First Edition; Forty-Third Impression. Hardcover (original cloth). ISBN: 0340001577. Original grey cloth with blindstampedd patterning to front and back cover. Original illustrated dustjacket. Slight fading to dustjacket and edges. ; 11x18x1.5 cm; 142 pages. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Buchzahl: LCB84805

Katalog: Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: 0340001577

BARTH, JOHN

Lost in the Funhouse. Fiction for Print, Tape, Live Voice

London: Secker & Warburg, 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0436036738. Dustjacket in plastic protective cover. With remnants and/or residue of sticky tape on endpapers, covers and/or dustjacket. With library stamps and labels. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners and dustjacket. ; The collection consists of 14 stories that range widely in style and structure, but are unified by their exploration of the theme of writing and the role of the writer. The titular story, "Lost in the Funhouse," is perhaps the most emblematic of Barth's approach. It tells the story of Ambrose, a young boy who visits a funhouse at the beach, but on a deeper level, it's about the process of writing and the quest for meaning within narratives. As Ambrose navigates the funhouse, encountering mirrors that distort reality and paths that lead nowhere, Barth similarly navigates through traditional narrative forms, challenging readers' expectations and highlighting the artificiality of storytelling. Other stories in the collection, such as "Night-Sea Journey" and "Menelaiad," experiment with perspective and voice, offering tales from the viewpoints of unlikely narrators, including a spermatozoon and a figure from Greek mythology, respectively. Through these diverse narratives, Barth delves into themes of identity, existence, and the creative process, all while demonstrating a deep awareness of literary tradition and the possibilities of its reinvention. ; Octavo; xii, 201 pages. Good in Good dustjacket .

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Buchzahl: 40053

Katalog: Fiction & Literature

Sonstige Stichworte: 0436036738

BATES, BRIAN

The Way of Wyrd, Tales of an Anglo-Saxon Sorcerer

United Kingdom: Arrow Books, 1996. First Paperback Edition; First Impression. Original Decorated Wrappers. ISBN: 0099477904. Pages slightly yellowed as normal for age. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn & slightly creased. ; This novel is a spiritual adventure set in Anglo-Saxon England, following the journey of Wat Brand, a Christian scribe, who is sent on a mission deep into the forests of pagan England. His guide, Wulf, a sorcerer and mystic, introduces him to the spiritual world of the Anglo-Saxons. The narrative weaves together the encounters with spirits, omens, and the powerful natural world, challenging Brand's perceptions and beliefs. Bates' work is celebrated for its authentic and deeply compelling insight into the ancient northern spiritual tradition, making it a spiritual classic that has inspired many to explore these ancient practices further. ; Octavo; 208 pages. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Buchzahl: LCB60784

Katalog: Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: 0099477904 Anglo Saxon Occult

BENNETT, ARNOLD & RANDI SALOMAN (EDITOR)

The Grand Babylon Hotel

Claremont, Canada: Broadview Press, 2016. First Edition Thus. Original Wrappers. ISBN: 1554811880. Slight shelfwear; 8vo; 312 pages. Fine with no dustjacket .

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Buchzahl: LCH46271

Katalog: Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: 1554811880

BESTER, ALFRED

Tiger! Tiger!

London: The Science Fiction Book Club By Arrangement With Sidgwick and Jackson, 1958. 1st Book Club Edition. Original Boards. Some foxing to endpapers, first & last few pages and all edges. Dustjacket in plastic protective cover with remnants and/or residue of sticky tape on spine, covers & dustjacket. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; "Tiger! Tiger!", also known as "The Stars My Destination" in some editions, is a science fiction novel by Alfred Bester. Set in the 24th century, it tells the story of Gully Foyle, a man driven by a relentless quest for revenge. Left to die in space by the passing spaceship Vorga, Foyle survives against all odds and becomes singularly focused on finding those responsible. His journey transforms him from a crude, uneducated mechanic into a highly resourceful and dangerous figure, mastering the art of "jaunting" — teleportation through sheer force of will. Along the way, he uncovers a vast conspiracy and grapples with themes of identity, transformation, and societal collapse. Bester’s novel is celebrated for its fast-paced narrative, innovative use of language, and its exploration of the human capacity for both destruction and redemption, firmly establishing it as a classic in the science fiction genre. ; 19 x 13 x 2.5 cms; 232 pages. Good+ in Good+ dust jacket .

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Buchzahl: 60855

Katalog: Science Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Sci Fi

BINDER, EANDO

Adam Link Robot

New York: Warner Communications Company, 1974. First Edition; 3rd Printing. Original decorated wrappers. ISBN: 0446754609. Pages yellowed as normal for age. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; 174 pages. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: LCB60442

Katalog: Science Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: 0446754609

BLACKWOOD, ALGERNON

A Prisoner in Fairyland (the Book That 'Uncle Paul' Wrote)

London: MacMillan & Company , Ltd, 1922. First Edition. Hardcover (original cloth). Original green cloth with gilt stamped title to front cover and spine and stamped illustration to front cover. With title page illustration matching front cover. Slight wear and slight soiling. Slight water damage to rear pastedown. Slight bumping to corners. ; 13x20.3x3 cm; 522 pages. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Buchzahl: LCB85231

Katalog: Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Antiquarian Classics

BLISH, JAMES

Galactic Cluster. Science Fiction Stories

London: The Science Fiction Book Club By Arrangement With Faber & Faber, 1961. 1st Book Club Edition. Original Boards. Top edge somewhat soiled & slightly foxed. Dustjacket in plastic protective cover. Slight rippling to top margin first few pages. Dustjacket slightly foxed on verso and slightly worn. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; "Galactic Cluster" is a collection of science fiction stories by James Blish, showcasing his range in exploring themes of science, religion, and the human condition across different worlds and realities. The anthology brings together a variety of tales that span the vastness of the galaxy, presenting unique visions of future societies, alien encounters, and the complexities of space travel. Blish's stories are characterized by their scientific rigor, imaginative depth, and philosophical underpinnings. One notable story, "Common Time," delves into the disorienting effects of faster-than-light travel on human perception and time. Another, "A Work of Art," reflects on the essence of creativity and consciousness through the resurrection of a composer's mind in an alien body. Through these narratives, Blish examines the impact of technological and cosmic advancements on individual identity and societal norms. "Galactic Cluster" is a testament to Blish's ability to weave compelling tales that question and expand the boundaries of the known universe. ; 19 x 13 x 1.7 cms; 233 pages. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Buchzahl: 60858

Katalog: Science Fiction

Sonstige Stichworte: Sci Fi