Legacy - Hardcover
Set in the same universe as "Eon" and "Eternity", this is the story of Olmy, who featured in those earlier novels. Investigating an illegal opening in the infinite Way, Olmy discovers the strangest world mankind has ever found.
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Hard science and human interest intersect ingeniously in the prequel to Bea's "Eon" and "Eternity."...This is a stunning SF novel that extrapolates a scientifically complex future from the basic stuff of human nature. "Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Legacy"
Whether he's tinkering with human genetic material or prying apart planets, Bear goes about the task with intelligence and a powerful imagination. "Locus on Greg Bear"
A cohesive and original vision of the future. Bear has combined a lively set of characters, colorful writing and gripping psychological-technological fabrications into a very seductive read. "People Magazine on Queen of Angels"
Bear takes a profound and unusual approach to hard SF. "Los Angeles Times on Greg Bear"
Bear is one of our very best. "New York Daily News on Greg Bear"
If anyone is the complete master of the grand scale SF novel, it's Bear. "Booklist on Greg Bear"
Bear, who's won two Hugos and four Nebulas, should rack up nominations if not wins for this one as well. "Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Slant""
Hard science and human interest intersect ingeniously in the prequel to Bea's Eon and Eternity....This is a stunning SF novel that extrapolates a scientifically complex future from the basic stuff of human nature. Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Legacy
Whether he's tinkering with human genetic material or prying apart planets, Bear goes about the task with intelligence and a powerful imagination. Locus on Greg Bear
A cohesive and original vision of the future. Bear has combined a lively set of characters, colorful writing and gripping psychological-technological fabrications into a very seductive read. People Magazine on Queen of Angels
Bear takes a profound and unusual approach to hard SF. Los Angeles Times on Greg Bear
Bear is one of our very best. New York Daily News on Greg Bear
If anyone is the complete master of the grand scale SF novel, it's Bear. Booklist on Greg Bear
Bear, who's won two Hugos and four Nebulas, should rack up nominations if not wins for this one as well. Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Slant
""Hard science and human interest intersect ingeniously in the prequel to Bea's Eon and Eternity....This is a stunning SF novel that extrapolates a scientifically complex future from the basic stuff of human nature." --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Legacy
"Whether he's tinkering with human genetic material or prying apart planets, Bear goes about the task with intelligence and a powerful imagination." --Locus on Greg Bear
"A cohesive and original vision of the future. Bear has combined a lively set of characters, colorful writing and gripping psychological-technological fabrications into a very seductive read." --People Magazine on Queen of Angels
"Bear takes a profound and unusual approach to hard SF." --Los Angeles Times on Greg Bear
"Bear is one of our very best." --New York Daily News on Greg Bear
"If anyone is the complete master of the grand scale SF novel, it's Bear." --Booklist on Greg Bear
"Bear, who's won two Hugos and four Nebulas, should rack up nominations if not wins for this one as well." --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Slant
Greg Bear returns triumphantly to the universe of his bestsellers, EON and ETERNITY, with his greatest novel yet.
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- PublisherOrbit
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0099350513
- ISBN 13 9780099350514
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages432
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Legacy This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780099350514
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Fair. Set in the same universe as "Eon" and "Eternity", this is the story of Olmy, who featured in those earlier novels. Investigating an illegal opening in the infinite Way, Olmy discovers the strangest world mankind has ever found. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR003732340
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780099350514
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. First Edition. SIGNED by Greg Bear on the Title page. Signature only First edition, First printing. Book is in Very Good + condition. Boards have a tiny bit of shelf wear. Fore edges have a small amount of reading wear, pages are browning. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Very Good + condition. Tiny bit of edge wear, tiny bit of crinkle. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar wrapper. Thanks and Enjoy. All-Ways well boxed, All-Ways fast service. Thanks. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 040520
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First edition first printing. Book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean, gilt perfect. Feels lightly read. Moderate toning to text block edges, as usual with this edition. Slight spine lean. Very good condition. Jacket some crimping to edges. General wear, rear panel has been wet a some point and is clean but wrinkled. A reader copy. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A solid reader example of this title. Seller Inventory # 006439
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