Arbor House Pub Co, 1987. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Michael Hinge, dj art.. The book has light soiling to the edges of the page block. The dust jacket is unclipped ($16.95). 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 number line. Signed by the author on the title page.

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When Gravity Fails is a cyberpunk science fiction novel by George Alec Effinger published in 1986. It was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1987 and the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1988. The title of the novel stems from the lyrics of Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues, a Bob Dylan song: "When your gravity fails and negativity don't pull you through".

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Bookseller: Cross Genre Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 004149
Title: When Gravity Fails
Author: Effinger, George Alec
Illustrator: Michael Hinge, dj art.
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition 1st Printing
ISBN 10: 0877958513
ISBN 13: 9780877958512
Publisher: Arbor House Pub Co
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1987
Pages: 290
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
X weight: 0 lbs

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