Sight of Proteus - Hardcover
Physicist author's first science fiction novel, takes as its theme the ability, in the twenty-second century, for humans to change shape. 282 pages.
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- PublisherSidgwick & Jackson Ltd
- Publication date1980
- ISBN 10 0283986069
- ISBN 13 9780283986062
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages286
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Sight Of Proteus: 1st in the 'Proteus' series of books
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Book Description Hardback: 8" x 5". Condition: Fine: Very small signs of wear. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Cover Art: Uncredited (illustrator). 1st UK Edition. © 1978: 1st in the 'Proteus' series of books. 1st UK edition, 1st printing:- Synopsis: In the twenty-second century a combination of computer-augmented bio-feedback and chemo-therapy techniques has given man the ability not only to heal himself, but to change himself - to alter his shape at will. But form-change has its darker aspects, ranging from unauthorized experimentation on human subjects to a threat to the very essence of humanity. With an economy on the verge of collapsing, a group of officials has been secretly developing new human forms adaptable to interstellar travel. Their bizarre and dangerous research is uncovered by two Form Control investigators whose explorations lead them to a brilliant, seemingly criminal scientist, take them into outer space. And bring about their own form-changes:- Review(s): "In his first novel, Sheffield, a physicist, proves to be one of the most imaginative, exciting talents to appear on the SF scene in recent years. Earmarked with intriguing technology, intricately plotted, full of suspense, Sheffield disquietingly blurs the line between scientific morality and pragmatism" - Publishers Weekly:- (original cost £6.50). Seller Inventory # 17.009.00035
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First hardcover edition of the authors first book, published in the US as a paperback original. NEAR FINE in like jacket. Note publishers price sticker to front flap with L6.50 price imprinted. Seller Inventory # 23-5 WCT sf Shef
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Book Description Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 282pp. 8.1 inches. Navyblue buckram, silver titles. As new; with speckle of foxing to tops and few faint marks and scattered specks to fore-edges. Internally, pristine, no owner's marks, faint tiny trace of bookseller notation. In original jacket, silver with green bars, slight overall wear, with slight creasing to top edge, and faint spotting. Sheffield's first novel. Interesting story about the implications of self governed healing and even shape change. Cutting edge research, scientific morality and the boundaries of criminality. 450g. (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Biology, Research, Morality, Interstellar Exploration) Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # C13394
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Book Description Octavo, boards. First British (and first hardcover) edition. The author's first book. The earlier U.S. edition is a paperback original. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-995. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#106303). Seller Inventory # 106303
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Book Description Octavo, boards. First British (and first hardcover) edition. Brief signed inscription by Sheffield to "Jim" on title page. The author's first book. The earlier U.S. edition is a paperback original. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-995. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#89505). Seller Inventory # 89505
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