Over 100 vintage science fiction paperbacks — the mass-market paperbacks that shaped a generation of readers. These pocket-sized editions from the 1950s through the 1970s feature some of the most iconic cover art in publishing history, with illustrations by legendary artists like Kelly Freas, Ed Emshwiller, and Richard Powers.
Authors include Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Frederik Pohl, Keith Laumer, Theodore Sturgeon, Alfred Bester, and dozens more. Many of these editions are first printings with original cover art — the kind of thing you won’t find in a modern reprint.
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1984 Doctor Who episode novel “The Dalek Invasion of Earth” William Hartnell as the 1st Doctor Season 2 1964 Vintage British paperback (Copy)
$20.00
British paperback, 142 pages. 1984.
This is a "very good". The spine is tight and square, the covers close tight and flat. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. The pages show some tanning and some foxing inside covers. Mild surface wear to glossy covers, a little wear at cover edges.
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Find out why the Daleks have invaded the London of the future!
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1984 Doctor Who episode novel “The Dalek Invasion of Earth” William Hartnell as the 1st Doctor Season 2 1964 Vintage British paperback (Copy)
$20.00
British paperback, 142 pages. 1984.
This is a "very good". The spine is tight and square, the covers close tight and flat. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. The pages show some tanning and some foxing inside covers. Mild surface wear to glossy covers, a little wear at cover edges.
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Find out why the Daleks have invaded the London of the future!
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Doctor Who Ghost Light Marc Platt 1990 First Edition Vintage Paperback
$217.00
British paperback, 160 pages. 1990.
First edition. Scarce title.
This is a "very good". The spine is tight and square, the covers close tight and flat. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. The upper portion of the text block is tanned and there is foxing inside the covers. Mild surface wear to glossy covers, a little wear at cover edges.
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What will Ace and the Doctor find in the ancient Victorian mansion?
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Doctor Who Ghost Light Marc Platt 1990 First Edition Vintage Paperback
$217.00
British paperback, 160 pages. 1990.
First edition. Scarce title.
This is a "very good". The spine is tight and square, the covers close tight and flat. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. The upper portion of the text block is tanned and there is foxing inside the covers. Mild surface wear to glossy covers, a little wear at cover edges.
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What will Ace and the Doctor find in the ancient Victorian mansion?
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Vintage 1982 Doctor Who: The Daemons, Jon Pertwee Novel
$18.00
British paperback, 172 pages. 1982
This is a "very good" vintage paperback. The spine is tight and square, the covers close tight and flat. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. The upper portion of the text block is tanned and there is foxing inside the covers. Mild surface wear to glossy covers. There is a scuff in the surface of the back cover at the bottom where it appears a label may have been pulled off.
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What kind of evil forces is the Doctor dealing with?
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Vintage 1982 Doctor Who: The Daemons, Jon Pertwee Novel
$18.00
British paperback, 172 pages. 1982
This is a "very good" vintage paperback. The spine is tight and square, the covers close tight and flat. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. The upper portion of the text block is tanned and there is foxing inside the covers. Mild surface wear to glossy covers. There is a scuff in the surface of the back cover at the bottom where it appears a label may have been pulled off.
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What kind of evil forces is the Doctor dealing with?
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Vintage Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin, 1984 British Paperback
$19.00
British paperback, 122 pages. 1984
This is a "very good" or better vintage paperback. The spine is tight and square, the covers close tight and flat. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. The upper portion of the text block is lightly tanned. Mild surface wear to glossy covers.
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Will the Doctor thwart the Master's Doomsday Plan?!
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Vintage Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin, 1984 British Paperback
$19.00
British paperback, 122 pages. 1984
This is a "very good" or better vintage paperback. The spine is tight and square, the covers close tight and flat. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. The upper portion of the text block is lightly tanned. Mild surface wear to glossy covers.
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Will the Doctor thwart the Master's Doomsday Plan?!
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J.G. Ballard “Vermilion Sands” Berkley Medallion 1971
$78.00
J.G. Ballard's Vermilion Sands, first Berkley Medallion paperback 1971. Seven surreal sci-fi stories set in a decaying desert resort.
J.G. Ballard “Vermilion Sands” Berkley Medallion 1971
$78.00
J.G. Ballard's Vermilion Sands, first Berkley Medallion paperback 1971. Seven surreal sci-fi stories set in a decaying desert resort.
Norstrilia — Cordwainer Smith, Ballantine AF #95
$36.00
Norstrilia, the only novel by Cordwainer Smith. Ballantine Adult Fantasy Series, 1978 third printing with Gray Morrow cover art. Instrumentality of Mankind.
Norstrilia — Cordwainer Smith, Ballantine AF #95
$36.00
Norstrilia, the only novel by Cordwainer Smith. Ballantine Adult Fantasy Series, 1978 third printing with Gray Morrow cover art. Instrumentality of Mankind.
Dhalgren — Delany, Bantam Paperback 1979 printing
$52.00
Dhalgren by Samuel R. Delany - Bantam paperback original (Jan 1975), 14th printing Feb 1979. ISBN 0-553-13612-7, VG-. Frederik Pohl selection.
Dhalgren — Delany, Bantam Paperback 1979 printing
$52.00
Dhalgren by Samuel R. Delany - Bantam paperback original (Jan 1975), 14th printing Feb 1979. ISBN 0-553-13612-7, VG-. Frederik Pohl selection.
Babel-17 — Delany, Ace 04595 (1980 Printing)
$41.00
Babel-17 by Samuel R. Delany — Nebula Award winner. Ace paperback 04595, $1.75, seventh printing Jan 1980.
Babel-17 — Delany, Ace 04595 (1980 Printing)
$41.00
Babel-17 by Samuel R. Delany — Nebula Award winner. Ace paperback 04595, $1.75, seventh printing Jan 1980.
Harlan Ellison “A Touch of Infinity / The Man With Nine Lives” Vintage Paperback 1960
$29.00
An iconic Ace Double dos-à-dos pulp pairing presenting two early science fiction masterpieces from the legendary, award-winning speculative fiction author Harlan Ellison. Featuring quintessential Golden to Silver Age space opera and dystopian intrigue, this volume delivers Ellison's trademark psychological intensity and razor-sharp narrative velocity. A centerpiece collectible for pulp enthusiasts and vintage sci-fi collectors alike.
Harlan Ellison “A Touch of Infinity / The Man With Nine Lives” Vintage Paperback 1960
$29.00
An iconic Ace Double dos-à-dos pulp pairing presenting two early science fiction masterpieces from the legendary, award-winning speculative fiction author Harlan Ellison. Featuring quintessential Golden to Silver Age space opera and dystopian intrigue, this volume delivers Ellison's trademark psychological intensity and razor-sharp narrative velocity. A centerpiece collectible for pulp enthusiasts and vintage sci-fi collectors alike.
Jerry Sohl “The Transcendant Man” c.1959 vintage paperback
$11.00
This is a "very good -" or better vintage paperback.
No loose, torn or folded pages. May have some minimal marks such as an owner's inscription or a price tag. Covers will show some age and surface wear, but remains a giftworthy vintage copy. Light ding to outer edge of text block.
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Jerry Sohl “The Transcendant Man” c.1959 vintage paperback
$11.00
This is a "very good -" or better vintage paperback.
No loose, torn or folded pages. May have some minimal marks such as an owner's inscription or a price tag. Covers will show some age and surface wear, but remains a giftworthy vintage copy. Light ding to outer edge of text block.
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Andre Norton “Dread Companion” c.1970 vintage paperback
$12.00
This is a "very good -" or better vintage paperback.
No loose, torn or folded pages. May have some minimal marks such as an owner's inscription or a price tag. Covers will show some age and surface wear, but remains a giftworthy vintage copy. Some staining on the background of the back cover
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Andre Norton “Dread Companion” c.1970 vintage paperback
$12.00
This is a "very good -" or better vintage paperback.
No loose, torn or folded pages. May have some minimal marks such as an owner's inscription or a price tag. Covers will show some age and surface wear, but remains a giftworthy vintage copy. Some staining on the background of the back cover
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Avram Davidson “Mutiny in Space” c.1964 vintage paperback
$11.00
This is a "very good -" or better vintage paperback.
No loose, torn or folded pages. May have some minimal marks such as an owner's inscription or a price tag. Covers will show some age and surface wear, but remains a giftworthy vintage copy.
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Avram Davidson “Mutiny in Space” c.1964 vintage paperback
$11.00
This is a "very good -" or better vintage paperback.
No loose, torn or folded pages. May have some minimal marks such as an owner's inscription or a price tag. Covers will show some age and surface wear, but remains a giftworthy vintage copy.
See accompanying images and video for condition details.
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.