Slan
by Van Vogt, A. E
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Very Good DJ.
- Seller
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Portland, Maine, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
Slan is a science fiction novel written by A. E. van Vogt, as well as the name of the fictional race of superbeings featured in the novel. The novel was originally serialized in the magazine Astounding Science Fiction (September - December 1940). It was subsequently published in hardcover in 1946 by Arkham House, in an edition of 4,051 copies. Lydia van Vogt, A. E. van Vogt's widow, and Kevin J. Anderson wrote a sequel to Slan, titled Slan Hunter, based on an unfinished draft by van Vogt.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lux Mentis, Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6644
- Title
- Slan
- Author
- Van Vogt, A. E
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Very Good DJ.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition Thus/Revised Edition
- Publisher
- Simon & Shuster
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1951
Terms of Sale
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