Islands in the Sky
by Clarke, Arthur C
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- first
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Sacramento, California, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Gregg Press, 1979. First Thus . Fine--crisp and clean--in a near-fine dust jacket with a touch of rubbing at the spine ends and corners. Featuring a new introduction by Clarke, this edition is quite scarce.
Synopsis
Islands in the Sky is a science fiction novel written by Arthur C. Clarke, and published in 1952. It is one of his earliest and lesser known works. The book tells the story of Roy Malcolm, a young space enthusiast who wins a trip to the Inner Space Station by way of his knowledge of aviation on a game show. Once aboard, Roy learns the effects of zero-G with delight, and joins the mishaps and adventures of the young crew of the station.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Magus Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7150
- Title
- Islands in the Sky
- Author
- Clarke, Arthur C
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Thus
- Publisher
- Gregg Press
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1979
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Magus Books
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Rubbing
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- New
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- Jacket
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