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R is for Rocket by Bradbury, Ray (Ray Harryhausen, Foreword; Michael Marshall Smith, Intro.) - 2005

by Bradbury, Ray (Ray Harryhausen, Foreword; Michael Marshall Smith, Intro.)

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R is for Rocket by Bradbury, Ray (Ray Harryhausen, Foreword; Michael Marshall Smith, Intro.) - 2005

R is for Rocket

by Bradbury, Ray (Ray Harryhausen, Foreword; Michael Marshall Smith, Intro.)

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An illustrated, UK Limited Edition of Bradbury's classic collection of stories from 1962. Cover art by Joe Mugnaini, with interior B/W illustrations not credited. This is number 195 of 200 such copies. Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, and housed in a Fine slipcase. Signed by Bradbury on the limitation page. The yellow slipcase is fits tightly.

  • Bookseller Squid Ink Books US (US)
  • Illustrator Joe Mugnaini
  • Book Condition Used - Fine
  • Jacket Condition Fine
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Edition UK limited edition in slipcase
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher PS Publishing
  • Place of Publication UK
  • Date Published 2005
  • Keywords Science Fiction

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Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature  -complete four (4) volume Set...
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Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature -complete four (4) volume Set "Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature"

by Dawson, Dawn P.; Shippey, T. A.; Sobczak, A. J. (editors)

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9780893569068
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Pasadeana, California: Salem Press Inc, 1996. -----# 008325 - The scans you see are the books you get. The complete four volume set of "Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature", ex library, all four books are black faux leather / leather with gilt on spines, headbands, (lv) 1126, (xxxii) pages in total of all four volumes. ex library with, as far as I can tell, 3 stamps in each volume (one on the front edge, one on the title page, and one discard stamp on the ffep), each volume has a few ink reference #'s on the copyright page, books basically look unused, no pockets as these were from a School Library Reference section and were not loaned out. If these were not ex library I would have no trouble grading them as in Near Fine condition. Check out the scans. The books are: Volume 1: "The Absolute at Large - Dragonsbane" ; with Intro by T. A. Shippey; List of Genres / Volume 2: "Dream - The Lensman Series" / Volume 3: "Lest Darkness Fall -… Read More
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The Frozen Year
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The Frozen Year

by Blish, James

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Blackout
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Blackout

by Willis, Connie

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Black Man
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Black Man

by Morgan, Richard

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The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag
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The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag

by Heinlein, Robert A.

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Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature  -complete four (4) volume Set...
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Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature -complete four (4) volume Set "Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature"

by Dawson, Dawn P.; Shippey, T. A.; Sobczak, A. J. (editors)

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Pasadeana, California: Salem Press Inc, 1996. -----# 008325 - The scans you see are the books you get. The complete four volume set of "Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature", ex library, all four books are black faux leather / leather with gilt on spines, headbands, (lv) 1126, (xxxii) pages in total of all four volumes. ex library with, as far as I can tell, 3 stamps in each volume (one on the front edge, one on the title page, and one discard stamp on the ffep), each volume has a few ink reference #'s on the copyright page, books basically look unused, no pockets as these were from a School Library Reference section and were not loaned out. If these were not ex library I would have no trouble grading them as in Near Fine condition. Check out the scans. The books are: Volume 1: "The Absolute at Large - Dragonsbane" ; with Intro by T. A. Shippey; List of Genres / Volume 2: "Dream - The Lensman Series" / Volume 3: "Lest Darkness Fall -… Read More
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The Frozen Year
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The Frozen Year

by Blish, James

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First edition 1st printing, Near Fine to Fine book, apparently unread, with touch of edge wear and lightly pushed spine ends; in a Very Good jacket with several light scratches, closed tear bottom of sun faded spine, edge wear and light soiling. All corners clipped but price of $2.75 present.
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Blackout
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Blackout

by Willis, Connie

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First edition 1st printing, Near Fine book with pushed and crimped sopine ends, slight waviness near back of page block, in a Near Fine jacket with light edge wear and touch of rubbing back panel. This copy has been signed by Willis on the title page. More time travel from Oxford of the future.
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Black Man
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Black Man

by Morgan, Richard

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The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag
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The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag

by Heinlein, Robert A.

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Very Good to Near Fine book with softness and pushing at spine ends, cheap production printed on high-acid content paper that has the typical toning and age yellowing; in a Good to Very Good jacket that has edge wear, slight chipping and several small, closed tears along edges, light soiling and rubbing, with substantial wrinkling, tears and chips at top of spine with old tape repair to inside of jacket, jacket has been shifted toward back panel when folded at spine. Collects the title novella and five shorter stories.
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R Is for Rocket

R Is for Rocket

by Bradbury, Ray D

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Bantam Books, 1984. Mass Market Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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R is for Rocket

by Bradbury, Ray

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Bantam, 1964. F2915, 184 pages, red pictorial cover with red & white ltrs, yellow printers in on edges, corners/edges/ and head-heel of spine are nicked, yellowing pages, long readers crease on front cover at spine. Seventeen selected tales of terror, fancy and adventure by Bradbury... 5th Printing. Mass Market Paperback. G+.
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R Is for Rocket

by Ray Bradbury

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CollectibleAcceptable. 19 printing 1980.(14303-4)Spine cocked/creasing. Cover hinges light cracked.Cover shows edge wear/tears.Endpages staining. Reading copy only, has significant to heavy reading/age wear and tear, may have some staining or water damage, pages may be tanned or fragile, may have loose hinges, may have light to heavy markings, not collector/gift quality. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
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R is for Rocket

by Ray Bradbury

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R IS FOR ROCKET

by Bradbury, Ray

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Bantam, 11/1/1984 12:00:01 A. mass_market. Acceptable. 0.6000 in x 6.7000 in x 4.0000 in. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.
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R IS FOR ROCKET

by Bradbury, ray

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bantam, 1978 reprint. near fine, unread paperback,
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R Is For Rocket

by Bradbury, Ray

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Bantam, 1965. Soft cover. Very Good. Very good condition. Cover has edge wear and a rip on back. Spine is tight, pages clean.
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R IS FOR ROCKET (Science Fiction Stories)

by BRADBURY, RAY

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R is for Rocket
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R is for Rocket

by Bradbury, Ray

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BANTAM DOUBLEDAY @ DELL, 1981. Unknown Binding. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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R is for Rocket

R is for Rocket

by Bradbury, Ray

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The Centaur

The Centaur

by Updike, John

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NY: Crest Books. F. 1964. 1st Printing. Paperback. Crest Book #R682, 1964. Stated first Crest printing. Fine condition. R ubs at the head of the spine. .
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Human Nature
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Human Nature: New Doctor Who Adventures

by Cornell, Paul

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The Brick Moon  : From the Papers of Captain Frederic Ingham
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The Brick Moon : From the Papers of Captain Frederic Ingham

by Hale, Edward Everett

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Barre, Massachusetts: Imprint Society. Fine with no dust jacket. 1971. Limited/Numbered Edition. Hardcover. The Near Fine slipcase has a faint mark at the tail of the spine edge. ; Early science fiction that imagines a human colonized brick and mortar satellite moon of the Earth. Satirical subtext throughout, based on personalities and society in Boston, MA. Originally serialized in The Atlantic in 1869 and 1870. Copy 712 of a limited edition of 1,950. Signed by the illustrator. Seventeen woodcuts printed in brown, directly from the blocks, by Michael McCurdy, prolific illustrator and founder of the Penmaen Press. Printed by Spiral Press on fine paper. Half dark linen with gilt image of a telescope, the remainder natural linen on boards. This is the later binding, the first being in quarter brown linen, no image, the remainder natural. Slipcase is clean, with sharp corners, and a clean, woodcut illustrated, title label that wraps around the spine edge. Signed by the illustrator. A clean… Read More
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THE WORLD OF STAR TREK
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THE WORLD OF STAR TREK

by Gerrold, David

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New York: Ballantine Books, 1973. Mass market paperback. 276 pages + 64 pages of photographs. First printing of this paperback original. An inside picture of the 3 worlds of Star Trek: 1) Gene Roddenberry" conception of the TV series; 2) the show itself--writers, stars and technicians; and 3) the world of the fans who kept the series alive after NBC cancelled it. The book is clean and bright, with just a hint of edgewear; a couple of reading crease on the spine, but still square and tightly bound. Bookstore stamp at top of page facing the front cover.. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good+. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.
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Let's All Kill Constance SIGNED FIRST

Let's All Kill Constance SIGNED FIRST

by RAY BRADBURY

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A FINE FIRST EDITION IN DUST JACKET. SIGNED BY MR. BRADBURY ON TITLE PAGE.
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A Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

A Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

by Verne, Jules

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Book Club Edition
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Jules Verne: Jules A Journey To The Centre Of The Earth 1959 Dodd, Mead Science Fiction Book Club Edition. Special introduction by Arthur C. Clarke. USED. VG/G original red, black and white Jean Morton dust jacket. Spine of jacket is skinned by price label removal. Beige boards, red topstain, 226 pages, binding is tight. Plot summary:" In Jules Verne's JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, a geology professor, Otto Lindenbrock, and his nephew Axel discover and decode an ancient document that purports to show that a dormant volcano holds a secret entrance to a series of caverns leading to a subterranean world at the earth's center. In the name of scientific discovery, they follow the instructions and undertake a hazardous journey deep within the earth..."
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THE OCTOBER COUNTRY
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THE OCTOBER COUNTRY

by RAY BRADBURY

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Signed by the author, Ray Bradbury. The later printing of this edition which contains a new introduction written by Ray Bradbury specifically for this edition. As new in dust jacket. remainder mark
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War of the Wing Men
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War of the Wing Men

by Poul Anderson

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War of the Wing Men by Poul Anderson.
Ace books 1958
Light water mark on first few pages.
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Sodacracker

Sodacracker

by Goodman, William

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First Edition
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Madrid, N.M.: Megaloon, 1999. First Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. William and Jessica Goodman. First Edition, no additional printings; 4to, paper covers; vg (edgeworn; spine ends and corners crimped and worn); 50pp. Author of this science fiction novel is a sculptor and printmaker in New Mexico.
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Three  Worlds to Conquer
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Three Worlds to Conquer

by Poul Anderson

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Three Worlds to Conquer by Poul Anderson .Stated Second Printing 1968
Cover art by Jack Gaughan
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