In this science fiction story, a small group of earthlings crash on Big Planet, a world overrun centuries before by dissidents who set up the Galaxy's oddest assortment of splinter societies. Their mission is to free the planet from a tyrant who threatens its dependence.
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Big Planet is populated by an odd assortment of splinter societies, where beauty and evil dwell in uneasy proximity. The self-styled Bajarnum of Beaujolais seeks to rule the planet; Claude Glystra leads a commission from Earth to investigate, but his ship is sabotaged in orbit and crashes far from safety. Glystra must trek 40,000 miles across the vast surface of Big Planet to Earth Enclave if he is to succeed - but his first challenge is to survive.
Big Planet is Volume 4 of the Spatterlight Press Signature Series. Released in the centenary of the author's birth, this handsome new collection is based upon the prestigious Vance Integral Edition. Select volumes enjoy up-to-date maps, and many are graced with freshly-written forewords contributed by a distinguished group of authors. Each book bears a facsimile of the author's signature and a previously-unpublished photograph, chosen from family archives for the period the book was written. These unique features will be appreciated by all, from seasoned Vance collector to new reader sampling the spectrum of this author's influential work for the first time. – John Vance II
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0575042710I3N00
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Vendeur : Jeff 'n' Joys Quality Books, Redcar, Royaume-Uni
Soft cover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. This is a first printing of the Gollancz edition which states "An abridged version of this novel was published in 1957 by Avalon and subsequently reprinted. This is the first unabridged version in book form." Age tanning to pages. Minor tape residue on first page. Insides of covers are a little grubby with some tanning. Reading crease on rear cover adjacent to the spine. The book has been very tightly bound which has resulted in some rippling to the pages adjacent to the spine. SYNOPSIS: "The Earth's mission was to free Big Planet from a tyrant's grip. But after they crash-landed their first priority was to survive a 40,000 mile trek across the huge face of the unknown world, beset by monsters, natives, and by each other." Packed weight 240gms. IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DESPATCH. N° de réf. du vendeur 15144
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR002702066
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Vendeur : SN Books Ltd, Thetford, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! N° de réf. du vendeur Q-0575042710
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