Isbn: 9781556431821 - ultimate egoist (v.1) (25 résultats)

Etat : very_good.

Etat : Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers.

Hardback. Etat : Good. A collection of the early works of Theodore Sturgeon, acclaimed Grand Master of Science Fiction--featuring forewords by Ray Bradbury and Arthur C. Clarke Although Theodore Sturgeon's reach was limited to the lengths of the short story and novelette, his influence was strongly felt by even the most original science fiction stylists--including Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, and Gene Wolfe. Written from 1937 to 1940, the stories here showcase Sturgeon's masterful knack for clever, O. Henry-ish plot twists, sparkling character development, and almost archetypal, Why didn't I think of that? story ideas. Early Sturgeon masterpieces include It, a story about the violence done by a creature spontaneously born from garbage and mud, and Helix the Cat, about an inventor's bizarre encounter with a disembodied soul and the cat that saves it. Featuring more than forty stories, The Ultimate Egoist is a timelessly entertaining tour through the early career and unique genius of this legend of science fiction.…

Etat : very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Hardcover. Etat : Good.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 1st Edition. Library rubber stamp and sticker on the last page. Jacket used to be glued to the inner boards, but has been pulled free. Jacket lightly scuffed with light edgewear.

Etat : Good. First edition copy. . Good dust jacket. Volume 1. Slightly dampstained.

Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : new.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First Edition; Second Printing. 9.10 X 6 X 1.50 inches.

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. 23.5 x 15.5 cm. Octavo. Hardcover in dust jacket. Still in shrink wrap. Volume 1 only of this monumental 13 volume set of the works of golden age sci-fi author Theodore Sturgeon.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First Edition; First Printing. First printing hardcover with full number line. Spine ends faintly softened else fine condition in like DJ in mylar. ; 1.5 X 6.75 X 9.5 inches; 387 pages.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing with full number line. A fine copy in a fine DJ, now protected in removable archival mylar. See my photos of the book you will receive, not stock photos. More available upon request. This book is in my possession and will be packed in bubble wrap and shipped in a cardboard box. USPS tracking provided. #614.…

Hardcover. Etat : nf. Etat de la jaquette : nf.

Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition, Second Impression. Forewords by Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke and Gene Wolfe. Cream cloth w/ black lettering to spine. Edges of text block a little marked. Dustwrapper a little rubbed and toned. Book ow/ clean and solid in untorn dustwrapper.…

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First edition. The first of thirteen large volumes collecting the stories of this prolific writer, Theodore Sturgeon. Forewords by Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, and Gene Wolfe. Fine in fine and bright price-clipped dust jacket. Book.

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First edition second impression hardback, 1994, with unclipped jacket. In overall very good used condition with minor signs of age, handling and storage - dust jacket slightly tanned to edges (now protected). Internally clean. Binding tight and appears little read; no annotation or inscriptions; toning to page-ends but text bright and clear throughout. Not an old library book.…

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First US. A first US edition hardback with a 1 to 9 number sequence indicating a first printing. Foxing to page edges. The dust jacket is complete and still shows the price, but is showing signs of wear to the extremities. It is a little grubby and there is some minor foxing to the top edge. The jacket is rubbed/dirty down the spine adjacent to the front cover and is generally more yellow than white. This is Volume I (of a 10 volume series) of The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon. Includes Forewords by Ray Bradbury, Arthur C Clarke and Gene Wolfe. SYNOPSIS: "Volume I covers stories sent out to New York publishers between 1937 and 1940. Here is the earliest Sturgeon - callow yet insightful about people, able to write equally well in the voice of a woman or a man, with the certain bravado of youth shining through many of his leading characters." Packed weight 940gms. IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DESPATCH.…

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Near Fine. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. 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 dust jacket is crisp and clean. "Sturgeon ghost-wrote one Ellery Queen mystery novel, The Player on the Other Side (Random House, 1963). This novel gained critical praise from critic H. R. F. Keating: " had almost finished writing Crime and Mystery: the 100 Best Books, in which I had included The Player on the Other Side . Placing the book squarely in the Queen canon" when he learned that it had been written by Sturgeon. Similarly, William DeAndrea, author and winner of Mystery Writers of America awards, selecting his ten favorite mystery novels for the magazine Armchair Detective, picked The Player on the Other Side as one of them. He said: "This book changed my life . And made a raving mystery fan (and therefore ultimately a mystery writer) out of me. . The book must be 'one of the most skilful pastiches in the history of literature. An amazing piece of work, whomever did it'." " (from Wikipedia).…

Hardcover. Etat : nf. Etat de la jaquette : fine.

Hardcover. fine hardcover copy in a near fine dustwrapper 1st edition. The book is the first volume in the complete collection of Theodore Sturgeon's short stories which have been arranged in roughly chronological order, this volume going from 1937 to 1940.

Etat : sehr gut. Sprache: English Hardcover mit SU .

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Octavo, cloth. First edition. Collects forty-six stories and a poem, "Look About You." Edited, with story notes, by Paul Williams. Forewords by Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, and Gene Wolfe. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#168877).

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. Set of 6 volumes. all are near fine hardcover with near fine unclipped dust jacket. Straight secure spine with tight hinges and clean interior.

Octavo, thirteen volumes, cloth. First editions, first printings. A fine set in fine dust jackets. (#172192).