LORD OF LIGHT
by Zelazny, Roger
- Used
- Condition
- Several light marks to fore-edge, a nearly fine copy in a very good or better dust jacket with light shelf wear and toning along
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: Faber and Faber, [1968]. First British edition. Several light marks to fore-edge, a nearly fine copy in a very good or better dust jacket with light shelf wear and toning along the top edge, light damp stains along lower edge of front panel and spine and to upper and lower flap corners which show bleed through. (8057). Octavo, cloth. Pre-publication complimentary slip laid in forwarding book from the publisher with the publication date noted (12 Feb. 1968). Hugo award winner 1968, Nebula nominee, 1967. Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 4-517.
Synopsis
Lord of Light (1967) is an epic science fiction/fantasy novel by American author Roger Zelazny. It was awarded the 1968 Hugo Award for Best Novel, and nominated for a Nebula Award in the same category. Two chapters from the novel were published as novelettes in the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in 1967. The context of the novel – modern western characters in a Hindu-Buddhist myth-infused world – is reflected in the book's opening lines:
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8057
- Title
- LORD OF LIGHT
- Author
- Zelazny, Roger
- Book Condition
- Used - Several light marks to fore-edge, a nearly fine copy in a very good or better dust jacket with light shelf wear and toning along
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First British edition
- Publisher
- Faber and Faber
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- [1968]
- Keywords
- SF . SF Award
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John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
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