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The Gunslinger
by Stephen King
A lavishly funded, security-conscious nanotechnology institute in the foothills of the Rockies, Nano is ahead of the curve in the competitive world of molecular manufacturing, including the construction of microbivores, tiny nanorobots with the ability to gobble up viruses and bacteria. But when Pia Grazdani takes a job there, she’s shocked by the secretive corporate culture. She’s warned by her boss not to investigate the other work being done at the gigantic facility, nor to ask questions...
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Cujo
by Stephen King
Cujo is a psychological horror novel by Stephen King. The novel won the British Fantasy Award in 1982, and was made into a film of the same name in 1983. The story focuses on the Trenton family: Vic, an advert designer, his adulterous wife Donna, and their four-year-old son Tad. The latter two are terrorized by the eponymous Cujo, a rabid St. Bernard.
Brave New World
by Aldous Huxley
Brave New World is a novel by Aldous Huxley, written in 1931 and published in 1932. Set in the London of AD 2540 (632 A.F. in the book), the novel anticipates developments in reproductive technology and sleep-learning that combine to change society. The future society is an embodiment of the ideals that form the basis of futurism. Huxley answered this book with a reassessment in an essay, Brave New World Revisited (1958), and with his final work, a novel titled Island (1962), both summarized below. In...
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Crash
by J G Ballard
The definitive cult, post-modern novel – a shocking blend of violence, transgression and eroticism. When our narrator smashes his car into another and watches a man die in front of him, his sense of sexual possibilities in the world around him becomes detached. As he begins an affair with the dead man's wife, he finds himself drawn with increasing intensity to the mangled impacts of car crashes. Then he encounters Robert Vaughan, a former TV scientist turned nightmare angel of the expressway, who has...
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The Shining
by Stephen King
Stephen King is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Among his most recent are 11/22/63; Full Dark, No Stars; Under the Dome; Just After Sunset; Duma Key; Lisey’s Story; Cell; and the concluding novels in the Dark Tower saga: Wolves of the Calla, Song of Susannah, and The Dark Tower. His acclaimed nonfiction book, On Writing, is also a bestseller. He was the recipient of the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and in...
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Tarzan and The Madman
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Tarzan and the Madman is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the twenty-third in his series of books about the title character Tarzan. Written from January-February, 1940, the story was never published in Burroughs' lifetime. It was first published in hardcover by Canaveral Press in June, 1964, and in paperback by Ballantine Books in February, 1965.
Old Man's War
by John Scalzi
Old Man's War is a science fiction novel by John Scalzi published in 2005. It was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2006. A sequel, The Ghost Brigades, was published in 2006, followed by two other books, The Last Colony and Zoe's Tale.
Time Out Of Joint
by Philip K Dick
Time Out of Joint is a novel by Philip K. Dick, first published in novel form in the United States in 1959. An abridged version was also serialised in the British science fiction magazine New Worlds Science Fiction in several installments from December 1959 to February 1960, under the title Biography in Time. The novel epitomises many of Dick's themes, with its concern about the nature of reality, and ordinary people in ordinary lives having the world unravel around them.
The Green Mile
by Stephen King
Read this history-making serial novel -- from cliffhanger to cliffhanger -- in its entirety. When it first appeared, one volume per month, Stephen King's The Green Mile was an unprecedented publishing triumph: all six volumes ended up on the New York Times bestseller list -- simultaneously -- and delighted millions of fans the world over. Welcome to Cold Mountain Penitentiary, home to the Depression-worn men of E Block. Convicted killers all, each awaits his turn to walk the Green Mile, keeping a date...
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This Immortal
by Roger Zelazny
... And Call Me Conrad was Roger Zelazny's first novel. In its original publication, it was abridged by the editor and serialized in two parts in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in October and November of 1965. It tied with Frank Herbert's Dune for the 1966 Hugo Award for Best Novel.
Virtual Light
by William Gibson
Virtual Light is the first book in William Gibson's Bridge trilogy. Virtual Light is a science-fiction novel set in a postmodern, dystopian, cyberpunk future. The term 'Virtual Light' was coined by scientist Stephen Beck to describe a form of instrumentation that produces optical sensations directly in the eye without the use of photons. The novel was a finalist nominee for a Hugo Award, and shortlisted for the Locus Award in 1994.
Golden Apples Of the Sun, The
by Ray Bradbury
The Golden Apples of the Sun is a collection of the most famous short stories by Ray Bradbury.
God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
by Kurt, Jr Vonnegut
God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater, or Pearls Before Swine is a novel written by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. and published in 1965. The plot focuses on Eliot Rosewater, the primary trustee of the philanthropic Rosewater Foundation whom one of the family lawyers, Norman Mushari, is attempting to have declared insane to enable a more distant relative, Fred Rosewater, an insurance salesman from Rhode Island, to gain control.
Parable Of the Sower
by Octavia E Butler
In acclaimed science-fiction author Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower, we find the world in 2025, crippled by global warming, pollution, and socio-cultural tensions.
'Hyperempath' Lauren Olamina, a black teenager living just outside Los Angeles, flees with her community to escape the dangerous pyromaniacs who are destroying the remainders of civilization. As she flees, she begins to preach her philosophy, her religion, called 'Earthseed' to the other refugees.
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'Hyperempath' Lauren Olamina, a black teenager living just outside Los Angeles, flees with her community to escape the dangerous pyromaniacs who are destroying the remainders of civilization. As she flees, she begins to preach her philosophy, her religion, called 'Earthseed' to the other refugees.
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Tales Of the Wold Newton Universe
by Philip Jose Farmer; Win Scott Eckert and Christopher Paul Carey
Speculative Fiction Books & Ephemera
R.U.R. Rossum's Universal Robots
by Capek, Karel
Praha [Prague]: Aventium, 1920. This is a Fine copy of the True First Edition of Capek's iconic dystopian play, considered to be the first work to popularize "robot." Rebound in a beautiful blue leather with titling and decorations in light blue, red, and silver. Clean text; 97 pages; text is in Czech; blue topstain. In an archival plastic protector.. First Edition. Full-Leather. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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NZ$9,362.10
The Midwich Cukoos
by Wyndham, John
London: Michael Joseph, 1969. John Wyndham (1903-1969) is the thinking man's science fiction writer; his prose is always elegant! Probably his most famous novel was "The Day of the Triffids," but this one is close behind. Both were made into films. Originally published in 1957, this is a Very Good (Minus) copy of the Ninth Impression (May 1969). Dark brown cloth binding with gilt lettering on the spine. Clean text; 239 pages. While unmarked, the pages show rather ham-handed prior readers;...
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NZ$76.60
The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction
by Clute, John
Surry Hills, NSW: RD Press. 1995. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs and illustrations. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 312 pages. . 1st Edition (Australia). Hardback.
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NZ$27.82
Star Begotten. A Biological Fantasia
by Wells, H. G
London: Chatto & Windus, 1937. Wells reconsidered Mars and Martians in this speculative novel with "...a fantastic idea, quite fantastic, but neither impossible nor incredible" (from publisher). This is a Very Good (Minus) copy of the First Edition. Black cloth binding with white titling on the spine. Clean text; 199 pages. A solid copy, but with these issues: a faint bookstore stamp on the front paste-down; PO label on the FFEP; otherwise unmarked; corners not bumped, but there is a bump...
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NZ$255.33
Generation
by Gerrold, David (Editor)
Dell Publishing. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 1972. First Edition. Softcover. Mass Mkt PB from meticulous collector, appears unread, showing typical PB chipping, shelf/edge wear including light rubbing or production creases .
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NZ$13.62
Providence
by Armstrong, Gary Robert
South Australia: Paperwood publishing. Very Good condition. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 516. . 1st Edition. Trade Paperback.
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NZ$16.69
War With the Newts
by Capek, Karel
London: George Allen and Unwin Ltd, 1937. An iconic dystopian novel by the great Czech modernist who was the first to populize the word "Robot." First published in English in January 1937; this is a Fine copy of the Second Impression from May of the same year [stated]. Turquoise cloth binding with titling in yellow on the spine and front cover. Clean text; 348 pages, with three pages of publisher adverts in the rear. Very fresh and clear, with no spotting, the bane of English publishing. The...
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NZ$680.88
The Shape of Things to Come. The Ultimate Revolution
by Wells, H. G
London: Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) LTD., 1933. Wells is famous for his great science fiction novels; here is his "great dream of the future," a significant and scarce work of a "future history" of the world. The history extends to 2016, by which time Wells has predicted many things that now are commonplace.. This is a Very Good (Plus) copy of the First Edition. Dark blue cloth binding, titling on the spine in gilt, and blindstamped to the front cover.Clean text; 432 pages, with...
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NZ$893.66
Krakatit
by Capek, Karel
New York: The Macmillan Company, 1925. Karel Capek's most famous work, always on any "top 10" list of great novels of speculative fiction, is "War with the Newts." He and his artist brother Joseph were prominent members of the European avant-garde, Capek (1890-1938), a Czech Jew, avoided the death camps by dying from natural causes, a fate not accorded his brother. "Krakiatit" can be read as a foreshadowing of the nuclear dilemma, with the scientific Genie once again...
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NZ$765.99
An Atomic Phantasy. Krakatit
by Capek, Karel
New York: Arts, Inc., 1951. Karel Capek's most famous work, always on any "top 10" list of great novels of speculative fiction, is "War with the Newts." He and his artist brother Joseph were prominent members of the European avant-garde, Capek (1890-1938), a Czech Jew, avoided the death camps by dying from natural causes, a fate not accorded his brother. "Krakiatit" can be read as a foreshadowing of the nuclear dilemma, with the scientific Genie once again released from...
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NZ$595.77
HOW TO BUILD A PLANET. Signed Typescript
by Anderson, Poul
N.p, N.d.: Änderson, 1971. First Edition. First Edition. Signed by Author. Anderson, Poul. HOW TO BUILD A PLANET. Signed. n.p. n.d. "The axial inclination is also a matter of choice. One might have postulated a really rakish tilt and thus have gotten some extreme seasons". One page Typed Manuscript Signed by Poul Anderson. An excerpt from, How To Build A Planet, originally published in the 1971 SFWA Handbook, later a Chapbook with Stephen L Gillett 81/2" X 11". 2 typed paragraphs on white paper stock....
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NZ$544.70
Meteor
by Capek, Karel
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1935. Karel Capek is famed for his first use of the word "robot," and his iconic novel "War with the Newts." He was nominated for the Nobel prize seven times. This is the second volume in his "Noetic Trilogy" (the others are "Hordubal" and "An Ordinary Life"). First published in Prague in 1934; this is a Near Fine copy of the First American Edition, translated by M. & R. Weatherall. This is a scarce title, certainly...
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NZ$851.10
When the Sleeper Wakes
by Wells, H. G
New York & London: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1913. This dystopian novel was first published in 1899. Here is a Very Good copy of a Later Printing. Wells, who professed disatisfaction with the novel, made several changes in the 1910. Among them, he changed the title to "Awakes" rather than "Wakes." This book retains the earlier title but with the Harper code "I-N" indicating printing in September of 1913. A bit of a mystery, and Quercus invites any clarification...
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NZ$127.66
Drowsy
by Mitchell, John Ames
New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1917. John Ames Mitchell (1845-1918) was a publisher, architect, artist, and novelist. This is a Very Good copy of his last novel, speculative fiction that involves a spaceship and trips to the Moon and Mars. [Bleiler, 141] Blue cloth binding with a decorative gilt label on the front cover; titling in gilt on the spine. Clean text; vi, 301 pages. "With Illustrations by Angus Macdonal and the Author." Frontis and 17 others within. Some light rub to the...
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NZ$85.11
Island Paradise
by PAGE, Kathy
London: Methuen. 1989. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. Priceclipped DJ protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. A nice copy. page edges lightly age-toned. Previous owner's initials to front free endpaper. 192 pages. A haunting novel, set in the future, which explores politics, violence and the responsibilities that we all share when we consent to be governed. An early novel by the nobale British-Canadian author. Robust,...
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NZ$38.94
The Day of Creation
by Ballard, J.G
Toronto: Lester & Orpen Dennys, 1987. This is a Near Fine copy of the First Canadian Edition (stated First Edition) Black cloth binding withgilt titling on the spine. Clean text; 254 pages. two faint erasures on the FFEP; else Fine. The dustwrapper is Fine; unclipped, in an archival plastic protector.. First Canadian Edition.. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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NZ$51.07
Christian Nation A Novel
by Rich, Frederic C
New York: W.W. Norton & Company. 2013. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Fine condition in a Near Fine Dustjacket - DJ now protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. An excellent copy. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 342 pages. What would happen if Sarah Palin became President and the United States stumbled down a terrifyingly credible path towards theocracy. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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NZ$24.48
The Drowned World and The Wind from Nowhere
by Ballard, J.G
Garden City: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1965. Two of Ballard's early classic novels together in Book Club Edition. Black cloth binding with gilt titling on the spine. Clean text; 316 pages, very fresh. Previous-owner signature on the FFEP, else a Fine copy. The dustjacket is unclipped; tiniest hints of wear at the head and foot of the spine, else Fine. In an archival plastic protector.. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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NZ$110.64
The Resurrections A Novel
by Louvish, Simon
New York: Four Walls Eight Windows. 1994. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. 215 pages. A speculative fantasy of an alternate history of the 20th century, where Trotsky has just died after leading USSR for 44 years, Adolf Hitler is German emigre and ex-Senator for Illinois and Che Guevera is trying to overthrow Mussolini. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st...
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NZ$38.94
Blue Light. A Novel
by Mosley, Walter
Boston/New York/Toronto/London: Little, Brown, and Company, 1998. With this novel Mosley departed from his famous creation Easy Rawlins to delve into speculative fiction. And how can one not love a book that is dedicated to Thucydides? This is a Fine copy of the First Edition (stated). Dark gray paper-covered boards and spine; titled in irridescent blue on the spine. Clean text; 296 pages. This copy has been SIGNED by Mosley on the Title Page. The unclipped dustjacket is also Fine; in an archival plastic...
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NZ$76.60
THE PUPPET MASTERS
by Heinlein, Robert
Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1951. 1st Edition "Book Club Edition. 1st Edition "Book Club Edition" THE PUPPET MASTERS. Garden City: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1951. A near fine First Edition thus copy in dust wrapper of the "Book Club Edition" with no price. Octavo, in the original tan cloth with purple stamping on the spine and purple edging on the pages. Binding is tight and no markings. The iconic dust jacket cover is bright and has minimal wear. The back of the Book Club Edition...
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NZ$595.77
Futureland
by Mosley, Walter
New York: Warner Books, 2001. After the success of his mystery series, Mosley surprised by switching to science fiction with "Blue Light." Here are nine interlocking stories in the same vein. This is a Fine copy of the First Edition (stated First Printing November 2001). Mottled light blue paper-covered boards; turquoise spine with titling in silver. Clean text; 356 pages. The dustjacket is also Fine, unclipped. In an archival plastic protector. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over...
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NZ$42.56
The Stencil Duplicated Newspaper
by Knight, F. S. & Damon Knight
Hood River, OR: F. S. Knight and Damon Knight, 1941. First printing. 8.25 x 11 inches, 126 pp. Stencil-duplicated text, side-stapled into card covers with cloth tape spine. Light soiling, wear, and creasing to covers and to page corners, and general age-toning; cloth tape torn but substantially intact. Withdrawn from the Oregon State Library, with two stamps and ink markings to front cover, and due date slip and card pocket (with card) at rear. Two-page undated ALS laid in, from an Oregon bookseller to...
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NZ$1,469.00
The Trigger
by Clarke, Arthur C. and Kube-McDowell, Michael
London: Voyager/Harper Collins. 1999. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Near Fine copy in Very Good dustjacket. Dustjacket is now protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. 550 pages. A day-after-tomorrow thriller from Arthur C. Clarke and Michael Kube-McDowell of 'Star Wars' fame. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
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NZ$20.03
The Lord of the Rings (3 Volumes)
by Tolkien, J.R.R
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1967. The three-volume set of Tolkien's classic fantasy tale; the revised Second Edition. The first two volumes ("The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Two Towers") are (stated) First Printings; Volume Three ("The Return of the King") is the (stated) Second printing. Black decorative cloth bindings; gilt lettering on the spine, with a decoration of the Ring in gilt and (different on each volume) copper, red, and magenta. Clean texts; 423...
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NZ$340.44
