RIMRUNNERS
by Cherryh, C. J. (pseudonym of Carolyn Janice Cherry)
- Used
- first
- Condition
- A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. (17793)
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Warner Books, 1989. First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. (17793). Octavo, printed wrappers. Novel set in the same universe as DOWNBELOW STATION. "This is gritty small scale hard SF at its best." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 4-107.
Synopsis
Rimrunners is a science fiction novel written by C. J. Cherryh and set in her Alliance-Union universe, in which humanity has split into three major power blocs: Union, the Merchanter's Alliance and Earth. Chronologically, the book follows immediately after the author's award-winning Downbelow Station and is one of Cherryh's series of "Merchanter" novels. The book was nominated for a Locus Award, and the cover art, by Don Maitz, won the 1990 Hugo Award for Best Original Artwork.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17793
- Title
- RIMRUNNERS
- Author
- Cherryh, C. J. (pseudonym of Carolyn Janice Cherry)
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. (17793)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Warner Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1989
- Keywords
- SF
Terms of Sale
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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