Against the Fall of Night
by Clarke, Arthur C. (Author)
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Richland, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
Against the Fall of Night is a science fiction novel by British writer Arthur C. Clarke. Originally appearing in the November, 1948 issue of the magazine Startling Stories, it was first published in book form in 1953 by Gnome Press. It was later expanded and revised as The City and the Stars. The original also appeared in a more recent edition along with another unconnected early work: The Lion of Comarre and Against the Fall of Night.
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- Bookseller
- Adventures Underground (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 861588
- Title
- Against the Fall of Night
- Author
- Clarke, Arthur C. (Author)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Gnome Press, Inc.
- Date Published
- 1953
- Keywords
- Science Fiction / Fantasy, Collectible Sci-Fi / Fantasy, Sci-Fi / Fantasy Classics, Locked Case: Science Fiction
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