The Tolkien Reader 1966 First Ballantine Edition
$21.00
The Tolkien Reader by J.R.R. Tolkien — first Ballantine edition (1966) with Pauline Baynes illustrations. Farmer Giles of Ham, Tom Bombadil, Tree and Leaf.
The Tolkien Reader 1966 First Ballantine Edition
$21.00
The Tolkien Reader by J.R.R. Tolkien — first Ballantine edition (1966) with Pauline Baynes illustrations. Farmer Giles of Ham, Tom Bombadil, Tree and Leaf.
The Day Earth Froze 1963 Monarch Paperback
$10.00
Gerald Hatch's Cold War disaster sci-fi: nuclear brinksmanship triggers a global ice age. Monarch #354, first printing, 35¢ cover price, June 1963. Cover art by Ralph Brillhart.
The Day Earth Froze 1963 Monarch Paperback
$10.00
Gerald Hatch's Cold War disaster sci-fi: nuclear brinksmanship triggers a global ice age. Monarch #354, first printing, 35¢ cover price, June 1963. Cover art by Ralph Brillhart.
Robert Sheckley Shards of Space 1962 Vintage Paperback
$10.00
First Bantam edition of Sheckley's eleven-story satirical sci-fi. Surrealist cover by Richard Powers. Bantam J2443, original 40¢ price.
Robert Sheckley Shards of Space 1962 Vintage Paperback
$10.00
First Bantam edition of Sheckley's eleven-story satirical sci-fi. Surrealist cover by Richard Powers. Bantam J2443, original 40¢ price.
James Blish “A Case of Conscience” Vintage Paperback 1979
$17.00
James Blish’s Hugo Award-winning masterpiece is a foundational work of theological science fiction that remains as provocative today as it was in 1958. Through the eyes of Jesuit biologist Father Ruiz-Sanchez, Blish explores the collision of faith, cold logic, and alien evolution on the planet Lithia. This Del Rey edition is an essential addition for any collector of mid-century speculative fiction interested in the philosophical depth of the Golden Age.
James Blish “A Case of Conscience” Vintage Paperback 1979
$17.00
James Blish’s Hugo Award-winning masterpiece is a foundational work of theological science fiction that remains as provocative today as it was in 1958. Through the eyes of Jesuit biologist Father Ruiz-Sanchez, Blish explores the collision of faith, cold logic, and alien evolution on the planet Lithia. This Del Rey edition is an essential addition for any collector of mid-century speculative fiction interested in the philosophical depth of the Golden Age.
A.E. van Vogt “The Voyage of the Space Beagle” Vintage Paperback 1981
$16.00
A.E. van Vogt's foundational science fiction fix-up novel, *The Voyage of the Space Beagle*, famously served as a primary inspiration for legendary sci-fi franchises like *Alien* and *Star Trek*. Following the journey of the scientific vessel *Beagle* through deep space, the crew must rely on "Nexialism"—the integration of all scientific disciplines—to survive terrifying encounters with hostile cosmic entities. This gorgeous 1981 Timescape edition.
A.E. van Vogt “The Voyage of the Space Beagle” Vintage Paperback 1981
$16.00
A.E. van Vogt's foundational science fiction fix-up novel, *The Voyage of the Space Beagle*, famously served as a primary inspiration for legendary sci-fi franchises like *Alien* and *Star Trek*. Following the journey of the scientific vessel *Beagle* through deep space, the crew must rely on "Nexialism"—the integration of all scientific disciplines—to survive terrifying encounters with hostile cosmic entities. This gorgeous 1981 Timescape edition.
Frederik Pohl “Midas World” Vintage Paperback 1984
$11.00
Frederik Pohl's *Midas World* is a satirical masterpiece of science fiction that brilliantly skewers consumerism and economic absurdity. In a future of limitless fusion energy where robots produce everything, humanity faces a bizarre crisis: the lower classes are forced into frantic consumption to keep the economy afloat, while only the ultra-wealthy can afford a simple, uncluttered lifestyle.
Frederik Pohl “Midas World” Vintage Paperback 1984
$11.00
Frederik Pohl's *Midas World* is a satirical masterpiece of science fiction that brilliantly skewers consumerism and economic absurdity. In a future of limitless fusion energy where robots produce everything, humanity faces a bizarre crisis: the lower classes are forced into frantic consumption to keep the economy afloat, while only the ultra-wealthy can afford a simple, uncluttered lifestyle.
Alma Farm Adirondack Meeting Place 1999 First Ed
$26.00
First edition regional history of Bolton, NY’s Alma Farm — Adirondack retreat of Carl Schurz, Abraham Jacobi, Franz Boas. Historic photos and guestbook facsimiles. 1999.
Alma Farm Adirondack Meeting Place 1999 First Ed
$26.00
First edition regional history of Bolton, NY’s Alma Farm — Adirondack retreat of Carl Schurz, Abraham Jacobi, Franz Boas. Historic photos and guestbook facsimiles. 1999.
Star Wars Return of the Jedi Illustrated Edition 1983
$19.00
Return of the Jedi illustrated edition by James Kahn, Del Rey 1983. Storyboard art by ILM's Joe Johnston & Nilo Rodis-Jamero. First edition.
Star Wars Return of the Jedi Illustrated Edition 1983
$19.00
Return of the Jedi illustrated edition by James Kahn, Del Rey 1983. Storyboard art by ILM's Joe Johnston & Nilo Rodis-Jamero. First edition.
Perry Mason Mystery “The Case of the Sulky Girl” Pocket Book 1941 paperback
Price range: $31.00 through $36.00
This is a Pocket Books vintage paperback published in 1941.
This is a "good plus" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. The half-title page shows some light soiling. Text block closes tightly. A little light creasing on covers. Most of the glossy coating on the back cover is gone, and those areas show tanning. The remaining coating on spine and front cover is lifting on edges. Text block edges show some foxing. Great cover art! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
This is a "good plus" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. The half-title page shows some light soiling. Text block closes tightly. A little light creasing on covers. Most of the glossy coating on the back cover is gone, and those areas show tanning. The remaining coating on spine and front cover is lifting on edges. Text block edges show some foxing. Great cover art! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Perry Mason Mystery “The Case of the Sulky Girl” Pocket Book 1941 paperback
Price range: $31.00 through $36.00
This is a Pocket Books vintage paperback published in 1941.
This is a "good plus" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. The half-title page shows some light soiling. Text block closes tightly. A little light creasing on covers. Most of the glossy coating on the back cover is gone, and those areas show tanning. The remaining coating on spine and front cover is lifting on edges. Text block edges show some foxing. Great cover art! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
This is a "good plus" or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. The half-title page shows some light soiling. Text block closes tightly. A little light creasing on covers. Most of the glossy coating on the back cover is gone, and those areas show tanning. The remaining coating on spine and front cover is lifting on edges. Text block edges show some foxing. Great cover art! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, well packaged.
Isaac Asimov story collection “Earth is Room Enough” 1961 15 science fiction and fantasy stories
$21.50
This is a "very good plus" vintage paperback with maroon tinting on all sides of the text block, 208 pages.
The binding is tight, closes flat.
Isaac Asimov story collection “Earth is Room Enough” 1961 15 science fiction and fantasy stories
$21.50
This is a "very good plus" vintage paperback with maroon tinting on all sides of the text block, 208 pages.
The binding is tight, closes flat.
British Badger Books classic: “The Girl From Tomorrow” vintage paperback 1965
$28.00
This is a "near fine" vintage paperback published in Great Britain in 1966 by Badger Books. Edition is not indicated. This book is "as new" having no signs it has ever been read.
British Badger Books classic: “The Girl From Tomorrow” vintage paperback 1965
$28.00
This is a "near fine" vintage paperback published in Great Britain in 1966 by Badger Books. Edition is not indicated. This book is "as new" having no signs it has ever been read.
Motel of the Mysteries 1979 David Macaulay Illustrated Satire
$23.00
Motel of the Mysteries by David Macaulay — satirical mock-archaeology of a 1970s motel in detailed pen-and-ink. Houghton Mifflin, 96 pp.
Motel of the Mysteries 1979 David Macaulay Illustrated Satire
$23.00
Motel of the Mysteries by David Macaulay — satirical mock-archaeology of a 1970s motel in detailed pen-and-ink. Houghton Mifflin, 96 pp.