The Dirdir - Hardcover
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Jack Vance (1916-2013) published his first story, The World Thinker, in 1945 and has since written over sixty books. Best known as a science fiction and fantasy writer, Vance has won several awards in those genres, including the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement and a number of Hugo Awards. He also wrote under the pseudonyms Ellery Queen, Peter Held, John Holbrook, John van See, and Alan Wade.
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''Exotic adventure, dastardly villains, beautiful women, baroque landscapes, all served up with the inimitable, incomparable Vance style and wit: dazzlingly inventive, utterly delightful, and absolutely, unequivocally essential to any collection.'' --Kirkus Reviews
''Jack Vance is one of the finest writers that the science fiction field has ever known.'' --Poul Anderson, praise for the author
''Jack Vance is one of the finest writers that the science fiction field has ever known.'' --Poul Anderson, praise for the author
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- PublisherDennis Dobson
- Publication date1975
- ISBN 10 0234773073
- ISBN 13 9780234773079
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages188
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Hardback book (188 pages) with jacket design by Richard Weaver. Dust jacket in protective mylar sleeve shows light rubbing. Bookseller since 1995 (LL-Base2-BS-1-TS) rareviewbooks. Seller Inventory # RVB07122110
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 1975. A very presentable copy, internally clean and unmarked throughout with no notable creases or signs of wear, and covers firm and secure. some minor bumps at ends of spine from ordinary handling and shelving. Why on Amazon do most sellers not describe their actual book? Buy with confidence and support a genuine Independent Bricks & Mortar Real Bookshop. We are Maynard & Bradley CAMBO & PBFA(now lapsed) members here in Leicester City Centre. Size: 145 x 230 mm. 188 pages. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; Britain/UK; 1970s; ISBN: 0234773073. ISBN/EAN: 9780234773079. Inventory No: 33165. Seller Inventory # 33165
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Book Description Hardback. fine hardcover copy in a fine, Richard Weaver, dustwrapper. Price clipped 1st hcvr edition. Getting back to Earth from the planet Tschai involved only stealing a spaceship or having one built to order ù for Tschai was the abode of several intelligent star-born races and, as such, had spaceyards. Seller Inventory # FJ23.016
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Dust jacket in very good condition. First edition, first printing. SIGNED by the author. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. First UK Edition. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 1. signed by author. Seller Inventory # 1750677614
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Book Description Octavo, boards. First British (and first hardcover) edition. Signed by Vance. Third book of the "Tschai" series. Mild bruises to lower corner tips, a fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#110848). Seller Inventory # 110848
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. PLANET OF ADVENTURE 3 Signed by Jack Vance on title page - signature only. First Edition, First Printing. Dobson Science Fiction British Edition Book is in Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Price clipped on bottom corner but has a sticker showing Dobson Net price Euro 6.95. Book is covered by Mylar Brodart. All-ways well boxed, All-ways fast service. Thanks. Signed by Author(s). Book. Seller Inventory # 042373
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