Rare vintage science fiction hardcovers from the golden age of the genre — first editions, limited printings, and signed copies from the 1950s through the 1970s. These cloth-bound editions feature the original dust jackets and cover art that defined an era of speculative fiction.
Highlights include Keith Laumer’s Retief series, John W. Campbell anthologies, and landmark titles from authors like Richard Matheson (including a signed 40th anniversary limited edition of I Am Legend). Many of these hardcovers are increasingly difficult to find in collectible condition.
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Harry Harrison “Stainless Steel Visions” First edition 1993 vintage hardcover
Harry Harrison “Stainless Steel Visions” First edition 1993 vintage hardcover
The Lost World Crichton Knopf 1995 First Edition
The Lost World by Michael Crichton, Knopf 1995 First Trade Edition with Chip Kidd jacket and unclipped price. Near Fine book in Very Good+ jacket.
The Lost World Crichton Knopf 1995 First Edition
The Lost World by Michael Crichton, Knopf 1995 First Trade Edition with Chip Kidd jacket and unclipped price. Near Fine book in Very Good+ jacket.
The Dosadi Experiment — Herbert 1977 Putnam 1st Ed
Frank Herbert's The Dosadi Experiment (Putnam, 1977) — first edition hardcover in dust jacket. ConSentiency universe sequel to Whipping Star.
The Dosadi Experiment — Herbert 1977 Putnam 1st Ed
Frank Herbert's The Dosadi Experiment (Putnam, 1977) — first edition hardcover in dust jacket. ConSentiency universe sequel to Whipping Star.
God Emperor of Dune — Frank Herbert, Putnam BCE 1981
God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert — 1981 Putnam Book Club Edition hardcover with original Brad Holland dust jacket art.
God Emperor of Dune — Frank Herbert, Putnam BCE 1981
God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert — 1981 Putnam Book Club Edition hardcover with original Brad Holland dust jacket art.
Friday — Heinlein, Holt Rinehart 1982
Friday by Robert A. Heinlein — 1982 Book Club Edition hardcover with Powers jacket art. Nebula and Hugo nominee. VG/VG+.
Friday — Heinlein, Holt Rinehart 1982
Friday by Robert A. Heinlein — 1982 Book Club Edition hardcover with Powers jacket art. Nebula and Hugo nominee. VG/VG+.
Frank Herbert “Children of Dune” Vintage Hardcover
Children of Dune by Frank Herbert -- 1978 BCE hardcover with Vincent Di Fate jacket art. Third Dune novel, Hugo-nominated.
Frank Herbert “Children of Dune” Vintage Hardcover
Children of Dune by Frank Herbert -- 1978 BCE hardcover with Vincent Di Fate jacket art. Third Dune novel, Hugo-nominated.
I Am Legend Signed Limited Edition Richard Matheson 1995 No 334 of 500
I Am Legend Signed Limited Edition Richard Matheson 1995 No 334 of 500
Alias Grace Signed First Edition 1996 Margaret Atwood Hardcover
Alias Grace Signed First Edition 1996 Margaret Atwood Hardcover
Weaveworld — Clive Barker, Poseidon Press 1987
Weaveworld by Clive Barker — 1987 Poseidon Press first US edition, 2nd printing hardcover with dust jacket and erratum slip.
Weaveworld — Clive Barker, Poseidon Press 1987
Weaveworld by Clive Barker — 1987 Poseidon Press first US edition, 2nd printing hardcover with dust jacket and erratum slip.
William Gibson “Virtual Light” First Edition Vintage Hardcover 1993
William Gibson “Virtual Light” First Edition Vintage Hardcover 1993
The Andromeda Strain — Crichton, Knopf 1969
The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton -- first edition, Knopf 1969. Paul Bacon jacket. A foundational techno-thriller in VG/VG condition.
The Andromeda Strain — Crichton, Knopf 1969
The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton -- first edition, Knopf 1969. Paul Bacon jacket. A foundational techno-thriller in VG/VG condition.
Jules Verne “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea” Vintage Hardcover 1922