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Benford, Gregory
Artifact
New York: Tor Books 1985. A very nice copy of this fine novel of scientific speculation. Interiors are tightly bound and unmarked. Dustjacket is unclipped and mylar protected showing a one inch gash to the spine. and light age-toning throughout. A beautiful copy in a slightly offended dustjacket. First Edition - First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Don Gonzalez - Cover Art . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Tor Books Hardcover
Référence libraire : 014644 ISBN : 0312930488 9780312930486
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Benford, Gregory
Artifact
NY: Tor Books. NF. 1985. 1st Printing. Hardcover. Stated first printing. A Near Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. Dust so iling to the edges of the book's upper page block. . Tor Books hardcover
Référence libraire : 2164
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Benford, Gregory
Artifact
T. Doherty Associates TOR 1985. Very good hardcover very good dust jacket. . First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. T. Doherty Associates (TOR) hardcover
Référence libraire : 070101-s07 ISBN : 0312930488 9780312930486
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Benford, Gregory
Artifact: Signed
U.S.A.: T. Doherty Associates 1985. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1ST. Very Nice - Signed By The Author On The Title Page. Author's Signature Only. First Edition First Printing With The Corresponding Number Line. Book Is In Very Good Condition. Boards Are Clean Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Small Amount Of Reading Wear. Blank Book Plate Glued To Front Free End Page Otherwise Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Very Good Condition. Very Mild Wear Along The Edges. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Wrapper. Thanks And Enjoy. . T. Doherty Associates Hardcover
Référence libraire : 028681 ISBN : 0312930488 9780312930486
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Benford, Gregory
Artifact: SIGNED
Gordonsville Virginia U.S.A.: St Martins Pr 1985. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1ST. A Very Nice Copy - SIGNED by the Author on the Title page. Author's Signature only. First edition First printing with the corresponding number line. Book is in Very Good condition. Boards are clean not bumped. Fore edges have a small amount of shelf wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Near Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar wrapper. Thanks and Enjoy. St Martins Pr Hardcover
Référence libraire : 002703 ISBN : 0312930488 9780312930486
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Benford, Gregory
Beyond Infinity: Signed
U.S.A.: Aspect 2004. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1ST. An Excellent Copy - Signed By The Author On The Title Page. Author's Signature Only. A First Edition First Printing With The Corresponding Number Line. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy. Aspect Hardcover
Référence libraire : 028682 ISBN : 044653059X 9780446530590
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Benford, Gregory.
BEYOND INFINITY.
New York:: Warner / Aspect 2004. SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket. First printing. Novel set billions of years in the future where there is just one last genetically pure human. SIGNED on the title page. Afterword. 338 pp. Dust jacket art by Don Dixon. Warner / Aspect, hardcover
Référence libraire : 46740 ISBN : 044653059x 9780446530590
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Benford, Gregory.
BEYOND INFINITY.
New York:: Warner / Aspect 2004. SIGNED hardcover -. Fine in fine dust jacket. Book club edition. Novel set billions of years in the future where there is just one last genetically pure human. SIGNED on the title page. Afterword. 338 pp. Dust jacket art by Don Dixon. Warner / Aspect, hardcover
Référence libraire : 45543 ISBN : 044653059x 9780446530590
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Benford, Gregory
Cosm
U.S.A.: Harper Voyager 1998. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1ST. An Excellent Copy - Signed By The Author On The Half-Title Page. Author's Signature Only. A First Edition First Printing With The Corresponding Number Line. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy. Harper Voyager Hardcover
Référence libraire : 028689 ISBN : 0380974355 9780380974351
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Benford, Gregory
Cosm
NY: Avon Books 1998. Half title page signed by author. Textblock and binding very clean and tight lightly edge and corner rubbed; Dust jacket lightly edge and corner worn. 344p. Signed by Author. First Edition. Quarter Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good in mylar. 8vo - Over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4 " Tall. Hardcover. Avon Books Hardcover
Référence libraire : EW2729 ISBN : 0380974355 9780380974351
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Benford, Gregory
Cosm
New York: Avon Eos 1999. A solid reading copy of this fine novel. Interiors are tightly bound and lightly tanned. Soft cover wraps show mild creasing and chipping. Spine is lightly creased. A solid reading copy and a fine read. First Mass Market Paperback Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Avon Eos Paperback
Référence libraire : 016091 ISBN : 0380790521 9780380790524
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Benford, Gregory
COSM
<p>NY: Avon Books. F. 1998. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Stated first edition with the full number line present. A Fine copy in a Near Fine dust jacket. Rubbing along the base of the jacket's spine . Small tear at the rear panel's lower right corner. .</p> Avon Books hardcover
Référence libraire : 2163
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Benford, Gregory
COSM
New York:: Avon 1998. SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Near fine in near fine dust jacket. First printing. Science fiction adventure that blends suspense human drama and cutting edge physics. When something goes wrong with a brilliant young physicist's most ambitious experiments it is first regarded not as a calamity but as one of the most significant breakthroughs in history. Boldly SIGNED by Benford on the title page. 344 pp. Avon, hardcover
Référence libraire : 41579 ISBN : 0380974355 9780380974351
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Benford, Gregory
Cosm: Signed
England: Orbit 1998. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1ST. An Excellent Copy - Signed By Gregory Benford On The Title Page. Author's Signature Only. A British First Edition First Printing With The Corresponding Number Line. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy. Orbit Hardcover
Référence libraire : 028693 ISBN : 1857236270 9781857236279
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Benford, Gregory
Cosm: SIGNED
Dresden Tennessee U.S.A.: Eos 1998. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1ST. AN EXCELLENT COPY - SIGNED by the Author on the Title page. Author's Signature only. A First edition First printing with the corresponding number line. Book is in Near Fine condition. Boards are clean not bumped. Fore edges have a tiny bit of shelf wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Near Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar Brodart. Thanks and Enjoy. Eos Hardcover
Référence libraire : 001164 ISBN : 0380974355 9780380974351
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Benford, Gregory
DEEPER THAN THE DARKNESS
NY: Ace 1970. 1st printing1970 #14215. Cover art by Freas. Paperback original. Author's first novel. Creasing; tanning; edge and corner wear. First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. Good to Very Good-. Ace Paperback
Référence libraire : SLA165
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Benford, Greg
Deeper Than the Darkness
New York: Ace Books # 14215 1st Edition 1970 ----------paperback. The author's first book and a first edition paperback original novel. Corner bump very modest shelfwear a near fine copy. First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. Illus. by Frank Kelly Freas front cover. Note: our prices on Biblio are the LOWEST of any of the sites on which we list our books. New York: Ace Books # 14215 1st Edition paperback
Référence libraire : 013172 ISBN : 044114215X 9780441142156
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Benford, Gregory
DEEPER THAN THE DARKNESS
NY: Ace 1970. 1st printing1970 #14215. Cover art by Freas. Paperback original. Author's first novel. Corner wear; minor stress crack; tanning. First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. Ace Paperback
Référence libraire : OW06
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Benford, Gregory
EATER
NY: Avon / Eos 2000. 1st printing May 2000. Mild tanning and slight soil to edges else Fine in dj. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Avon / Eos Hardcover
Référence libraire : VQ30 ISBN : 0380974363 9780380974368
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Benford, Gregory
Eater: SIGNED
Dresden Tennessee U.S.A.: Avon Books 2000. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. EXCELLENT - SIGNED by the Author on the Title page. Author's Signature only. A First edition First printing with the corresponding number line. Book is in Near Fine condition. Boards are clean not bumped. Fore edges have a tiny bit of shelf wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Near Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar Brodart. Thanks and Enjoy. Avon Books Hardcover
Référence libraire : 000149 ISBN : 0380974363 9780380974368
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Benford, Gregory
Far Futures: Signed
New York New York U.S.A.: Tor Books 1995. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Editor & Contributors. AN EXCELLENT COPY - SIGNED by GREGORY BENFORD on the Title page. Signed by JOE HALDEMAN and GREG BEAR on their short story. Author's Signature only. A First edition First printing with the corresponding number line. Book is in Near Fine condition. Boards are clean not bumped. Fore edges have a tiny bit of shelf wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Near Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar Brodart. Thanks and Enjoy. Tor Books Hardcover
Référence libraire : 005192 ISBN : 0312856393 9780312856397
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Benford, Gregory
Find the Changeling
Dell 1980. yellowing pages dark pictorial with blue & red ltrs blue printers ink on edges corners/edges/and head-heel of spine are nicked sticker removal damage on front cover clean & tight. The alien had powers that could wreck a world--and a maniac dream of ultimate choas. 1st Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. Dell Paperback
Référence libraire : 0021750 ISBN : 0440126045 9780440126041
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Benford, Gregory & Eklund, Gordon
FIND THE CHANGELING
NY: Dell 1980. 1st printing Nov. 1980. Cover art by Ken W. Kelly. Paperback original. Creasing; edge nicks and wear; tanning; first page store stamped; top edge wet discoloration. First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. Good to Very Good-. Dell Paperback
Référence libraire : RBX28 ISBN : 0440126045 9780440126041
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Benford, Gregory & Eklund, Gordon
FIND THE CHANGELING
NY: Dell 1980. 1st printing Nov. 1980. Cover art by Ken W. Kelly. Paperback original. Slight creasing and tanning; edgewear. First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. Dell Paperback
Référence libraire : NPA58 ISBN : 0440126045 9780440126041
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Benford, Gregory & Eklund, Gordon
FIND THE CHANGELING
NY: Dell 1980. 1st printing Nov. 1980. Cover art by Ken W. Kelly. Paperback original. Slight creasing; mild tanning. First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good to Near Fine. Dell Paperback
Référence libraire : NSA91 ISBN : 0440126045 9780440126041
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Benford, Gregory and Gordon Eklund.
FIND THE CHANGELING.
New York:: Dell 1980. SIGNED first edition -. Very near fine as new an unread copy. Paperback original - first printing. "SHAPESHIFTER! The Changeling could become anyone or anything--man woman child animal. It was endowed with an inborn lust for disorder and destruction. Now it had chosen the plague-ridden planet of Alvea for its next mission--to throw an entire world into eternal chaos and madness." SIGNED by Benford on the title page. 249 pp. Dell, unknown
Référence libraire : 69622 ISBN : 0440126045 9780440126041
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Benford, Gregory (Author)
Foundation's Fear Volume 1 Second Foundation
New York New York: HarperPrism / HarperCollins Publishers 1997. Book Club BCE/BOMC. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Used Book: Hard Cover Standard used condition. Reading copy or better. HarperPrism / HarperCollins Publishers hardcover
Référence libraire : 928011 ISBN : 0061052434 9780061052439
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Benford, Gregory
Foundation's Fear : Signed
England: Orbit 1997. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1ST. An Excellent Copy - Signed By The Author On The Title Page. A British First Edition First Printing. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Of Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy. Orbit Hardcover
Référence libraire : 029759 ISBN : 1857234634 9781857234633
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Benford, Gregory
Foundation's Fear : Signed
England: Orbit 1997. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1ST. An Excellent Copy - Signed By Gregory Benford On The Title Page. Author's Signature Only. A British First Edition First Printing With The Corresponding Number Line. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy. Orbit Hardcover
Référence libraire : 028692 ISBN : 1857234634 9781857234633
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Benford, Gregory
Foundation's Fear
<p>New York: Harper Prism. NF. 1997. 1st Printing. Hardcover. Stated first printing. Hardcover bound in red cloth and boards with go ld spine lettering. A Near Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. The pages are lightly tanned at their outer edges. .</p> Harper Prism hardcover
Référence libraire : 33303
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Benford, Gregory
Furious Gulf: Signed
England: Victor Gollancz 1994. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1ST. An Excellent Copy - Signed By Gregory Benford On The Title Page. Author's Signature Only. A British First Edition First Printing With The Corresponding Number Line. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy. Victor Gollancz Hardcover
Référence libraire : 028695 ISBN : 057504067X 9780575040670
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Benford, Gregory
Furious Gulf: Signed
U.S.A.: Spectra 1994. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1ST. An Excellent Copy - Signed By The Author On The Title Page. Author's Signature Only. A First Edition First Printing With The Corresponding Number Line. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy. Spectra Hardcover
Référence libraire : 028688 ISBN : 0553096613 9780553096613
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Benford, Gregory.
FURIOUS GULF.
New York:: Bantam 1994. SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Near fine in near fine dust jacket light wear to both book and jacket. First printing. Nebula award winning writer physicist and astronomer Benford is best known for his ability to combine hard science and speculation with fully realized characters. This is the tale of 'Argo' hurtling through space with the remnants of humanity from the planet Snowglade.SIGNED on the title page. Author's afterword. 290 pp. Bantam, hardcover
Référence libraire : 51485
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Benford, Gregory
FURIOUS GULF
New York:: Bantam 1994. SIGNED first edition -. Near fine in printed red wrappers a bit of rubbing to the covers. An uncommon advance issue and especially so signed. Uncorrected proof trade paperback format. Nebula award winning writer physicist and astronomer Benford is best known for his ability to combine hard science and speculation with fully realized characters. This is the tale of 'Argo' hurtling through space with the remnants of humanity from the planet Snowglade. SIGNED on the title page. 290 pp. Bantam, unknown
Référence libraire : 45076
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Benford, Gregory
Furious Gulf
New York: Bantam 1994 First printing of the first edition. Signed by Gregory Benford directly on the title-page. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. Bantam hardcover
Référence libraire : 004528 ISBN : 0553096613 9780553096613
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Benford, Gregory
GREAT SKY RIVER
NY: Aspect 2004. 1st printing Aug. 2004. Cover art by Don Dxon. Creasing; lean; a few scuffs bumps and dings. Reading copy. Mass Market Paperback. Reading Copy. Aspect Paperback
Référence libraire : QWA235
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Benford, Gregory
Great Sky River: Inscribed
U.S.A.: Spectra 1987. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1ST. An Excellent Copy - Signed - To Tim - # 1 Of The Galactic Series - By The Author On The Title Page. Author's Signature Only. A First Edition First Printing With The Corresponding Number Line. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy. Spectra Hardcover
Référence libraire : 028684 ISBN : 0553052381 9780553052381
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Benford, Gregory
Great Sky River: Signed
England: Victor Gollancz Ltd 1988. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1ST. An Excellent Copy - Signed By Gregory Benford On The Title Page. Author's Signature Only. A British First Edition First Printing With The Corresponding Number Line. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy. Victor Gollancz Ltd Hardcover
Référence libraire : 028694 ISBN : 0575040653 9780575040656
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Benford, Gregory
Great Sky River
New York : Bantam Books 1987 First printing of the first edition. Signed by Gregory Benford directly on the title-page. Minimal signs of wear else book and dust jacket in fine condition. Bantam Books hardcover
Référence libraire : 021796 ISBN : 0553052381 9780553052381
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Benford, Gregory
Great Sky River: SIGNED
Westminster Maryland U.S.A.: Bantam Dell Pub Group 1987. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 1ST. An Excellent Copy - Signed By The Author On The Title Page. A First Edition First Printing. Book Is In Near Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean Not Bumped. Fore Edges Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Near Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy. Bantam Dell Pub Group Hardcover
Référence libraire : 019506 ISBN : 0553052381 9780553052381
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Benford, Gregory
GREAT SKY RIVER.
New York:: Bantam 1988. SIGNED -. Good condition sliver missing from upper edge of front cover. Paperback. Third novel in a thematic series by this astronomer and physicist about man's reaching over space to the center of the galaxy a world dominated by an alien race. Nebula finalist. SIGNED on the title page. Bantam, unknown
Référence libraire : 51870 ISBN : 0553273183 9780553273182
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Benford, Gregory
Great Sky River
New York: Bantam Books 1988. Above average reading copy of this Volume 2 in the fine Galactic Center cycle. Interiors are tightly bound and unmarked. Covers show light creasing and chipping. Spine is lightly chipped and creased with rubs to the points. Above average reading copy and quite usable. First Mass Market Paperback Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Roger Bergendorf - Cover Art. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Bantam Books paperback
Référence libraire : 016341 ISBN : 0553273183 9780553273182
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Benford, Gregory
Great Sky River
New York: Bantam 1987 First printing of the first edition. Light shelf wear else book and dust jacket in fine condition. Bantam hardcover
Référence libraire : 004988 ISBN : 0553052381 9780553052381
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Benford, Gregory
Great Sky River
New York : Bantam Books 1987 First printing of the first edition. Signed by Gregory Benford on a book plate laid-in. Light shelf wear else book and dust jacket in fine condition. Bantam Books hardcover
Référence libraire : 004524 ISBN : 0553052381 9780553052381
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Benford, Gregory
GREAT SKY RIVER.
New York:: Bantam 1987. SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Near fine in a near fine dustjacket. First printing. Third novel in a thematic series by this astronomer and physicist about man's reaching over space to the center of the galaxy a world dominated by an alien race. Nebula finalist. SIGNED on the title page. Bantam, hardcover
Référence libraire : 16297 ISBN : 0553052381 9780553052381
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Benford, Gregory and Brin, David
HEART OF THE COMET
New York:: Bantam 1987. SIGNED -. Fair condition only creasing and wear to the covers. First paperback printing. A stunning novel of extraordinary power it is an epic of the miracle of human courage and human survival of a handful of men and women who learn to adapt and change to reach a higher destiny among the stars. SIGNED on the title page by Benford. 477 pp. Bantam, unknown
Référence libraire : 62930 ISBN : 0553258397 9780553258394
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Benford, Gregory & Brin, David
HEART OF THE COMET
NY: Bantam 1987. 1st printing Mar. 1987. Cover art by John Hamagami. Short but rough tear at upper front hinge; tanning. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good-. Bantam Paperback
Référence libraire : L465 ISBN : 0553258397 9780553258394
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Benford, Gregory and Brin, David
Heart of the Comet
New York: Bantam Books Inc. 1986. BOOK: Light Mark on Front Cover; Corners Spine Bumped. DUST JACKET: Previous Owner Markings Price Clipped; Lightly Chipped; In Archival Quality Jacket Cover. BOOK NUMBER: 05246. SYNOPSIS: Gregory Benford author of Timescape and Artifact and David Brin author of Startide Rising and The Postman are two of science fiction's most formidable talents praised for their skill in blending visionary science with compelling human characters. Now these two Nebula Award-winning writers join in the creation of an astonishing ground-breaking vision of the future - Heart of the Comet. Every seventy-six years the lone wanderer called Halley's Comet has returned to our heavens from its long journey about the sun stirring wonder fear and curiosity. Heart of the Comet is the story of Halley's next return in the middle of the twenty-first century and of a mission to explore this ice-covered rock and to turn it into a source of life. Exiles from a world devastated by fear and political strife Halley's courageous multinational crew are torn apart by the prejudices and conflicts they have brought with them from their home world. But as a deeply buried secret blooms in the comet's long-delayed summer the colonists must unite in a battle for their very survival. The future of the Halley colony - and perhaps of all mankind - at last rests in the hands of three remarkable but very human people: Carl Osborn the mission's troubled leader whose strength must carry them through their gravest crises. Saul Lintz a gifted biologist who undertakes a desperate gamble to save the mission. And Virginia Kaninamanu Herbert the woman they both love a brilliant young cybernetics expert who dares the boundaries between artificial and human intelligence. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by John Hamagami. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bantam Books Inc. Hardcover
Référence libraire : 000072
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Benford, Gregory and Brin, David
Heart of the Comet
New York: Bantam Books Light Creasing on Front Rear Covers Spine; Front Rear Covers Lightly Chipped; Spine Moderately Chipped; Edges Lightly Soiled. SYNOPSIS: THE #1 SCIENCE FICTION BESTSELLER From the fertile imaginations of two of science fiction's most formidable talents Nebula Award-winners Gregory Benford and David Brin comes a compelling and visionary novel of epic proportions.a story of drama and power of deep human courage and consequence of astonishing authenticity and exciting speculation.an odyssey of discovery from a shattered society through the solar system with a handful of men and women who ride a cold hurtling ball of ice to the shaky promise of a distant unknowable future. - and - EXILES from a world devastated by fear and political strife. HEROES who first must conquer their own conflicts before the greater goal can be won. PIONEERS hundreds of men and women chosen to seek a new future to chart a new destiny. They soared to the heart of a comet led by three remarkable and very human people: CARL OSBORN: The troubled leader of an increasingly improbable mission. Silently he calls upon his bottomless strength to carry the weight of hundreds of frightened tormented lives. SAUL LINTZ: The brilliant biologist who works feverishly to heal a stricken crew. Ultimately he undertakes a desperate experiment to delve into the very essence of life - and death. VIRGINIA HERBERT: The gifted cybernetics technician the woman both men love. She breaks the barrier of artificial intelligence and must now go one step beyond into a melding of mind and machine. First Thus 3rd Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. Illus. by John Hamagami. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Bantam Books Paperback
Référence libraire : 000041 ISBN : 0553258397 9780553258394
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Benford, Gregory & Martin H. Greenberg
Hitler Victorious: 11 Stories of the German Victory in World War II
New York N. Y. U. S. A.: Garland Publishing 1986. Book Club BCE/BOMC. Hard Cover. Very Good /very good. Great science fiction collection that goes on the premise what the world woud be like if Hitler had been victorious. 278 pages. <br/><br/> Garland Publishing hardcover
Référence libraire : 02119 ISBN : 0824086589 9780824086589
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