When Gravity Fails
by Effinger, George Alec
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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When Gravity Fails
by Effinger, George
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- 1988
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New York: Bantam Books, 1988. A solid copy of this fine story, nominated for both a Hugo and a Nebula Award. Volume 1 in the Budayeen cycle. Interiors are tightly bound and unmarked. Light ding to the top corner. Soft cover wraps show light chipping and creasing. Spine is creased and rubbed. A solid copy and a fine read.. First… Read more about this item Item Price
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When Gravity Fails
by George Alec Effinger
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- 1987
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When Gravity Fails
by Effinger, George Alec
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- 1987
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Salem, Oregon, USA
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Arbor House, 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8x5x1. Signed. Inscribed at the title page by the author to Tom Dupree, a senior editor at Bantam. First printing with number line to 1. Black and blue boards with gold spine titles, very good with lightly bumped spine foot, and lightly bumped to top fore-edge corner of front… Read more about this item Item Price
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WHEN GRAVITY FAILS; A FIRE IN THE SUN (2 BOOK SET) (Signed by Author)
by Effinger, George Alec
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- First Edition Thus; First Printing
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- 1987
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Spectra. Near Fine. 1987. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Paperback. 055325555X . ; 2 book set WHEN GRAVITY FAILS; A FIRE IN THE SUN. Both books inscribed and signed by author on title page. Covers are rubbed at edges but near pristine. Pages are clean and pristine. Books have never been cracked open. ; 6.8 X 4.1… Read more about this item Item Price
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WHEN GRAVITY FAILS
by Effinger, George Alec
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- 1987
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New York, NY: Arbor House, 1987. First edition, first printing . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Referenced in Barron: Anatomy of Wonder 1995; 4-154. Dust jacket illustration by Michael Hinge. Fine in near fine dust jacket.
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When Gravity Fails
by Effinger, George Alec
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New York: Arbor House. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Nearly fine, but for very slight slant, fine dust jacket. Signed and inscribed by the author on the title page. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . Item Price
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When Gravity Fails (Inscribed By Author)
by Effinger, George Alec
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- 1987
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New York: NY Arbor 1987, 1987. First Edition 1st Printing. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 290 Pp. First Printing. Black Cloth Over Blue Boards. Fine In Fine Dj, Not Price Clipped, Hint Of Rubbing At Corners Of Book, Dj As New. Inscribed By The Author In January 1987.
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When Gravity Fails
by George Alec Effinger
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The Easton Press, The Masterpieces of Science Fiction, 1993. Collector's Edition. Illustrated by Mark Maxwell. Hardcover. Issued without dust jacket. Used - Fine, "as new" condition. Upper rear corner ever so slightly bumped. Otherwise appears unopened / unread. Bound in full (genuine) leather with hubbed spine. Text block is tight and clean with no ownership markings or bookplates. Embossed in… Read more about this item Item Price
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When gravity Fails
by Effinger, George Alec
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WHEN GRAVITY FAILS
by George Alec Effinger
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- 1987
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Spectra, 1987. Mass Market Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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When Gravity Fails: Signed
by Effinger, George Alec
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- 1987
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U.S.A.: Arbor House Pub Co, 1987. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1ST. Excellent Copy - Signed By The Author On The Title Page. A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Tiniest Bit Of Wear To The Page Edges. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near… Read more about this item Item Price
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WHEN GRAVITY FAILS
by George Alec Effinger
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- 1987-12-01
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WHEN GRAVITY FAILS
by George Alec Effinger
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- 1987
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Kirkland, Washington, USA
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New York: Arbor House, 1987. First printing. Hardcover. Fine/fine. 290pp, blue cover w/black quarter cloth, blindstamped leaf on cover, gold lettering on spine. Dj w/clear plastic cover; author photo is Effinger wearing Arab headgear. BOLDLY SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR TO Christopher Erhard on title page.
George Alec Effinger (January 10, 1947 April 27, 2002) was… Read more about this item Item Price
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when gravity fails
by effinger, george alec
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Mass Market. Light Wear. Yellowing. Clean Text, No Water Damage, Strong Binding. Unless Listed in this decription, VG or Better. Item Price
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WHEN GRAVITY FAILS
by Effinger, George Alec
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New York: Arbor House, [1987]. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. (4408). Octavo, boards. 1988 Hugo nominee for best novel. Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 4-154. Item Price
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When Gravity Fails
by Effinger, George Alec
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- 1987-01-01
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Arbor House Pub Co, 1987-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 1st edition, 1st printing with full number line. Hardcover with dust jacket, very good condition, light wear to corners and edges, clean text, satisfaction guaranteed. Earthlight Books is a family owned and operated, independent bookstore serving Walla Walla, Washington since 1973. Item Price
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When Gravity Fails
by Effinger, George Alec
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- 1st Edition 1st Printing
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- 1987
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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… Read more about this item Item Price
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When Gravity Fails
by Effinger, George Alec
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- Used - Very Good Minus
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- Very Good Minus
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- 1987
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New York: Arbor House Pub Co, 1987. Book. Very Good Minus. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Printing. Full number line. The text block is solid and square but has staining on top of text block and slightly down into the front though the spine is tight, boards rigid and tips pointed. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped but has stain… Read more about this item Item Price
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When Gravity Fails
by George Alec Effinger
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- 1988
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When Gravity Fails (Easton Press)
by Effinger, George Alec
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- 1993
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Salem, Oregon, USA
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The Easton Press, 1993. Hardcover. Like New. Introduction by James Gunn. Illustration by Mark Maxwell. Maroon leather with gilt titles and decoration, near fine with minor edgewear. Spine square. Binding sound. Pages edged in gold. Easton bookplate at front paste down, with prior owner's name penned in. Interior else clean, text unmarked. Easton collector's notes laid-in. Item Price
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