Consider Phlebas

London: MacMillan. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. The first book in Banks’s popular Culture Series. Amazon announced a TV adaptation in 2018, but this got cancelled in August 2020, probably due to the pandemic, but it will probably just be time before these well loved stories makes it to our… Read more about this item

Orbit. Paperback. Used; Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within… Read more about this item

Paperback. Acceptable.

Great Britain: Macmillan UK, 1987. Book. Very Good+. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1ST. Signed By The Author On The Title Page. A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Very Good Plus Condition. Boards Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Reading Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust… Read more about this item

Orbit, 04/14/1988. Paperback. Used; Good. **WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON, UK, 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

New York: St. Martin's Press, 1987. Stated First U.S. Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Plus / Very Good. Octavo, 8.5 in. x 5.7 in., pp. 471. Blue cloth-covered boards with gilt title to spine. Very light rubbing to extremities. Unmarked interior. Light sunning, and light rubbing to edges of dustjacket. Protected in mylar. "Consider Phlebas is a space opera… Read more about this item

1987. Hardback. Acceptable. 1987 reprint. Acceptable condition. There are stains all around the edges of the back matter. The dust cover has scuffs and some 2-5mm tears along the edges as well as a small chunk missing from the top corner of the back and a sticker on the back. There are light dents and scuffs to the… Read more about this item

London: Macmillan, 1988 F/F-. 8vo. original yellow boards (paperstock a trifle tanned, else clean & bright throughout) in dustwrapper (faintly rubbed); pp. (viii (last blank)), 472 (last blank). A fine copy of the first 'The Culture' novel, uncommon and in demand.. First Edition. Hard Cover. F/F-.

Paperback. Acceptable.

Paperback. Good.

London: Macmillan,, 1987. The author's first science fiction novel, inscribed First edition, first impression, of the author's sci-fi debut, inscribed by him on the title page, "To James - a demanding dingbat, from Iain Banks, 11/04/1987". This copy was presumably inscribed by Banks at Forbidden Planet's signing event for Consider Phlebas, held at The Science Fiction and Comic Book… Read more about this item

London, Macmillan. 1987. First edition hardcover. The book is in very good to near fine condition with lightly tanned pages and a small amount of foxin. The dustwrapper is near fine with light rubs and discolouration over the UK price where a price sticker had been at one stage. See photos for detail. Iain Banks (The Wasp Factory) started writing science fiction… Read more about this item

London: Macmillan, 1987. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight and square. Boards sharp, with some feint grubby marks to the upper board. The lower board has some feint grubby and splash marks. Spine clean with bumped ends, black title unmarked and… Read more about this item

A fine later printing paperback copy, mild spine creases, no remainder marks, good square tight bindings. A lovely copy

London: Macmillan, 1987. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean. Spine ends gently bumped, title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with moderate toning to edges. The pages are unblemished. Feels very lightly read. Near fine… Read more about this item

Paperback. Good.

Orbit (UK), 1995-01-01. later paperback. Paperback. Good.

Orbit, 2007. Book. Good. Soft cover. Spine is creased, pages rumpled/wavy from moisture.

Brand: Spectra, 1991-09-01. mass_market. Used: Good.

Orbit, 2008. Trade Paperback. New. New!