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- PublisherPenguin, Harmondsworth U.K.
- Publication date1969
- ISBN 10 0140030239
- ISBN 13 9780140030235
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages184
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Conjure Wife (Penguin Science Fiction)
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Penguin, Harmondsworth
(1969)
ISBN 10: 0140030239
ISBN 13: 9780140030235
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Book Description Original decorated wrappers. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Franco Grignani (illustrator). First Edition. Former owner's name on half title. Top margin back cover creased with some damage and small part loosening from rest of cover and some creasing to top edge last 10 pages & advertisements. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Small red sticker on spine. ; "Conjure Wife" by Fritz Leiber is a compelling blend of horror and fantasy. The novel follows Norman Saylor, a sociology professor at a small college, who discovers that his wife, Tansy, has been practicing witchcraft. Initially skeptical, Norman forces Tansy to stop all magical practices and dispose of her protective charms. Soon after, a series of unfortunate events befall Norman, leading him to reconsider the existence and power of magic. As Norman delves deeper into the supernatural, he realizes that Tansy's spells were protecting him from malevolent forces, including envious colleagues and rival witches. The story builds tension as Norman must navigate this hidden world of sorcery to save his wife and himself from peril. Leiber's narrative expertly weaves themes of power, superstition, and the unseen influences that shape human lives. "Conjure Wife" remains a classic for its suspenseful plot and exploration of the conflict between rationality and the supernatural. Fritz Leiber (1910-1992) was an influential American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Leiber's works are known for their imaginative scope and psychological depth. He was a central figure in developing the subgenres of sword and sorcery and urban fantasy. Notable works include "Conjure Wife," "The Big Time," and the "Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser" series. Leiber won numerous awards, including multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards. His contributions to speculative fiction have left an enduring legacy, inspiring countless authors and readers. ; 12mo; 184 & advertisements pages. Seller Inventory # LCH46903
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ISBN 10: 0140030239
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No dj. Franco Grignani (illustrator). First Paperback Edition. Binding sound, text clean and free of markings, original paperback from the sixties, spiky green face cover art. Minor corner bumpos and the odd light edge crease. Size: 12mo. Seller Inventory # L22613
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