Search Results: Titles starting with F from Top Shelf Books

Doubleday, 1988 Book. Illus. by Giusti, Robert. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing. Not a book club, remainder or ex-library copy. Stated first edition. Tanned page block, normal for a book this age. The jacket is missing. A solid, square copy without previous owner's marks. A wonderful copy to marry to a superior jacket. Award History: 1989 Locus Poll Award Nominee for Best Horror Novel (lost to Those Who Hunt the Night by Barbara Hambly)..

Avon Eos, 1999 Book. Illus. by Halperin, Amy. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing. Stated First Edition with "1" present in complete number line. Faint diagonal jacket crease at top right corner of front jacket panel and tiny bump with associated crinkling to top edge of spine panel, else a fine (unread) copy in fine jacket. Not a book club, remainder or ex-library copy. <b>Signed on the Contents page by each of the following authors: Robert Silverberg, Joe Haldeman, David Brin, Nancy Kress and Greg Bear. Signed on the half-title page by Gregory Benford.</b> Subtitled "Eleven Masters of Science Fiction Return to Their Legendary Worlds." Original anthology, the finest of the year (per Locus Magazines 1999 Recommended Reading List), where some of Science Fiction's greatest writers contribute original stories to their most famous universes: Orson Scott Card, Joe Haldeman, Ursula Le Guin, Anne McCaffrey, Robert… Read More

Ballantine Books, 1993 Book. Illus. by Gnemo. Very Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing and true first edition. (This is the only US edition to precede the UK editions.) Very fine (unread) copy in very fine jacket. <b>Enclosed bookplate laid-in (not attached) and inscribed "Best Wishes" by co-author Allan Cole.</b> First book in the Anteros trilogy. The Far Kingdom's edition is the only book in the series to be a true US first. The sequels, The Warrior's Tale (1994) and Kingdoms of the Night (1995), were both published simultaneously as US and UK editions. Click to view the wonderful full color, <a href=http://www.topshelfbooks.com/home/pages/farkingdoms_full.html>wrap-around jacket art</a> by Gnemo. Award History: 1993 Chelsey Award Winner for Best Cover Art by Gnemo..

Atheneum, 1971 Book. Illus. by Cuffari, Richard. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing. Not a book club, remainder or ex-library copy. Stated First Edition with original $6.50 price on jacket flap intact. Grey boards with a etch of flying saucer in red on front board. Interior drawings by Richard Cuffari. Closed, but jagged tear at top edge of spine panel near hinge. Moderate foxing to the top and side page block edges. Aside from these defects a straight, square copy and very scarce without the library stamps and markings usually found on copies of this book. Second of the Elana novels and sequel to Enchantress From the Stars (1970). Anatomy of Wonder (1987), 5-48. SF novel for teen readers and Young Adults about an extraterrestrial female agent sent to less advanced planets where her technology and science are seen as "magic" by the natives..

Voyager HarperCollins, 2005 Book. Illus. by Harman, Dominic. Very Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Hardcover UK, first printing and true first edition. (Preceded the US edition by one month.) Very faint bumping at bottom edge of spine panel, else fine (unread) copy in very fine jacket. <b>Signed by Robinson on the title page.</b>The second volume in the Capital Code trilogy, preceded by Forty Signs of Rain..

Voyager HarperCollins, 2005 Book. Illus. by Harman, Dominic. Very Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Hardcover UK, first printing and true first edition. (Precedes the US edition by Bantam.) Very fine (unread) copy in very fine jacket. Not a book club, remainder or ex-library copy. <b>Presentation copy signed by Robinson at the World Science Fiction Convention in Anaheim, California and inscribed "Worldcon 2006/Orange County" on the title page. (The addition of the "Orange County" is a pun and homage to Robinson's post-apocalyptic Orange County trilogy, to the Worldcon location in Orange County, California and that Robinson is originally from Orange County, California. A neat presentation copy.)</b> The second novel in the Capital Code trilogy, preceded by Forty Signs of Rain. A unique copy and nice associational item. Excellent <a href=http://www.topshelfbooks.com/home/pages/fiftydegreesbelow_uk_full.html>full color, wrap-around jacket… Read More

Gollancz, 2000 Book. Illus. by Harris, John. Very Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing and first UK edition. (Preceded by the Tor edition published in 1999.) Very fine (unread) copy in very fine jacket. Not a book club, remainder or ex-library copy. Virtual-reality mystery wrapped inside an alternate history story where American democracy survives in small expatriate groups in a world dominated by 12 "Reichs" which are the legacy of the Axis victory in WWII. "[A] genuine adventure of ideas." - Locus, February 1999, pg. 19. Excellent cover painting in the classic SF style by John Harris..

Houghton Mifflin Company, 1979 Book. Illus. by Shields, Charles. Very Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing. Fine (unread) copy in fine jacket. <b>Signed by McIntyre on the title page.</b> First Printing with "1" present in complete number line. Not a book club, remainder or ex-library copy. Collects eleven of McIntyre's finest stories, and the author's first collection. A clean, straight copy not price-clipped with $10.95 price intact. Excellent copy for a book this age..

William Morrow, 2016 Book. Illus. by Kain, Amanda. New. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing. First Edition stated on copyright page with "1" present in complete number line. Publisher's edition, specially signed by Hill on tipped-in page. Jacket protected in brodart wrapper. Very fine, as new (unread) copy in very fine jacket wrapped in brodart jacket protector. Not a book club, remainder or ex-library copy..

Tor, 1993 Book. Illus. by Sweet, Darrell K.. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing. Stated First Edition with "1" present in complete number line. Book Five of the epic Wheel of Time series A straight, square unread copy with $24.95 price intact. Very light, handling-related edge wear (from shelving), else a fine (unread) copy in fine jacket. Unusual to find copies for a book this age and popular in fine condition. Now a major TV series on Prime Video. "When complete, [The Wheel of Time] sequence will almost certainly constitute one of the major epic narratives of modern fantasy." - The Encyclopedia of Fantasy, pg. 524..

Putnam, 1994 Book. Illus. by Garrido, Hector. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing. Not a book club, remainder or ex-library copy. Tiny page dent (0.5cm in size) near the top of the side edge of page block, else fine (unread) copy in very fine dustjacket. <b>Signed by Simmons on the title page.</b> Vengeful gods and volcano sacrifices against the exotic backdrop of Hawaii, Simmons weaves another macabre tale that's neither fantasy nor horror, but both with a rich flavoring of ironic humor. Very worthy of the Locus award. Award History: 1996 Locus Award Winner for Best Horror Novel..

Putnam, 1994 Book. Illus. by Garrido, Hector. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing. Not a book club, remainder or ex-library copy. First Printing with "1" present in complete number line. Faint age and handling-related wear to edges, else a fine copy in fine jacket. Jacket is bright, with price intact in protective brodart sheet. A fine copy in fine jacket. Vengeful gods and volcano sacrifices against the exotic backdrop of Hawaii, Simmons weaves another macabre tale that's neither fantasy nor horror, but both with a rich flavoring of ironic humor. Very worthy of the Locus award. Award History: 1996 Locus Award Winner for Best Horror Novel..

Timescape Books, 1982 Book. Illus. by Walotsky, Ron. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Book Club Edition, hardcover and true first edition. Original publication, first published as a book club. Code N19 on page 215 and number 1869 at bottom corner of rear jacket flap, indicating a May, 1982 publication. <b>Signed by Modesitt on the title page.</b> Not a remainder or ex-library copy. Jacket is moderately chipped and creased at bottom spine panel with one tiny (1cm) closed tear. Upper right corner of front jacket panel has a ghost mark caused by a price label that was later removed. Else fine copy in near fine jacket. This copy is clean, square without clipping or previous owner's marks. Modesitt's first book and the first novel in the Timedivers series. Wonderful jacket art by Ron Walotsky..

Tor, 2006. Book. Fine. Trade Paperback. First Edition. Trade paperback, first printing. Stated First Edition with "1" present in complete number line. Uncorrected Proof. Fine (unread) copy without jacket as issued..

Tor, 2010. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing. Stated First Edition with "1" present in complete number line. <b>Signed by Doctorow on the title page.</b> Jacket has minor wear at head and heel of spine panel with same faint ripples in front jacket panel. Else, copy is clean, square and bright with price intact. Not a book club, remainder or ex-library copy. .

Tor, 2006 Book. Illus. by Donato. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing. <b>Signed by Drake on the title page.</b> Not a book club, remainder or ex-library copy. Page block lightly toned due to age, else very fine (unread) copy in very fine jacket. Sadly, David Drake passed away in December, 2023. Full color, wrap-around jacket illustration by Donato..

Bantam Books, 2004 Book. Illus. by Forbes, Dominic and Tom Hallman. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing and first US edition. (Previously published in the UK by HarperCollins.) Very fine (unread) copy in very fine jacket.<b> Signed by Robinson on the title page and dated "6-8-04" within one week of the June 1st publication date, making this copy unique.</b> Not a book club, remainder or ex-library copy. The first novel in The Capital Code trilogy. "There is much that is brilliant in Forty Signs of Rain, and even more that is critically important, but after all the compelling characters and complex ideas that Robinson introduces, some readers might be a little surprised to find that what began as undoubtedly the best novel about the NSF ends as the year's most elaborate lesson plan [concerning the affects of global warming]." - Gary K. Wolfe, Locus, January 2004. Very nice jacket illustration. Award History:… Read More

Doubleday, 1986 Book. Illus. by Wallerstein, Alan. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing. Stated First Edition on copyright page. True first printing with all points present: Navy boards with red cloth spine. Code "1086" on rear jacket flap indicating an October, 1986 printing and code "BB27" on page 356. Original $16.95 price is intact on front jacket flap. Not a remainder, book club or ex-library copy. Fine (unread) copy in fine jacket. Jacket is pristine without tears, nicks or wrinkling. The page block is bright, solid and square, only showing a small smudge on the lower front corner of block (due to shelving). No previous owner's stamps or stickers as is common with this title. Extremely rare to find copies in fine condition. Award History: 1987 Locus Poll Award Nominee for Best SF Novel (lost to Speaker for the Dead by Card)..

Orbit, 1997 Book. Illus. by Gambino, Fred. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing and first UK edition. First Published in Great Britain printed on copyright page. Signed by Benford on the title page. Very fine (unread) copy in very fine jacket. Not a book club, remainder or ex-library copy. Excellent condition for a book this age. Published two months after the US edition by HarperPrism. Volume 1 of The Second Foundation Trilogy. Wonderful two-panel dustjacket illustration by Fred Gambino capturing the sheer mass of the world city of Trantor..

Viking Press, 2006 Book. Illus. by Gauld, Tom. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Hardcover first edition, first printing and first US edition. (Previously published in the UK by Hodder & Stoughton.) <b>Signed "Jasper" on the front free end-paper as is the author's preference</b>. Faint bumping at head of spine panel, else fine (unread) copy in near fine jacket. A "Signed Copy" sticker is fixed to the front jacket. (Jacket is un-laminated, so very prone to scuffs and marks, which are absent from this copy.) Not a book club, remainder or ex-library copy. The second novel in the "Nursery Crimes" series featuring Jack Spratt..