Essef - The first practical matter transmitter was a success, or so everyone thought. In spite of paranoid security restrictions, Justin Williams can Cinnamon Wright, co-inventors of the device, counted on it to revolutionize civilization and gain them an honored place in history. But the first tests with humans fail in a strange way...
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR006034380
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Seller: Lost Worlds Books, Bristol, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Good. Chris Moore (illustrator). Tanned pages, some wear to cover edges, slight spine slant, some rubbing to hinges. Seller Inventory # 2125
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Seller: bbs, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Paperback: 7" x 4¼". Condition: Very Good: Light signs of wear. Cover Art: Chris Moore (illustrator). 1981 Edition. © 1980: A stand-alone novel by John Brunner. 1st printing of 1981 edition:- Synopsis: Matter-transmitters - mankind's dream come true. Code-named 'posters' the devices are the invention of Justin Williams and Cinnamon Wright. Against paranoid security restrictions, at last the poster is to be tested - Williams and Wright expect a triumphant place in history as bringers of freedom to civilisation. But something goes terribly wrong on the first long-distance trial run. The courier arrives back mysteriously different - and then kills himself. To prove his faith in his invention, Justin has himself 'posted' thousands of miles. He is unchanged. but the world is somehow different:- (original cost £1.25). Seller Inventory # 11.001.00638
Seller: Zardoz Books, Westbury, WILTS, United Kingdom
paperback / softback. Condition: vg+. vg+ 1982 Littlehampton Book Services Ltd; 1st edition paperback book In stock shipped from our UK warehouse. Seller Inventory # 192386
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Seller: Zardoz Books, Westbury, WILTS, United Kingdom
1st Edition Thus. Condition: vg++. 1st edition Magnum 1981 paperback, vg++ In stock shipped from our UK warehouse. Seller Inventory # 18298
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Condition: vg. vg Magnum Book 1981 edition paperback book In stock shipped from our UK warehouse. Seller Inventory # 227590
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Seller: Antiquariat Orban & Streu GbR, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
erste Auflage dieser Ausgabe, 8°, 154 S., Text: englisch, farbig illustr. original Kartonage (Paperback), schönes, sauberes Exemplar John Kilian Houston Brunner (1934 - 1995) Abholung im Ladengeschäft in Frankfurt am Main (Nordend ggü. Musterschule) möglich. Das spart die Portokosten. Pickup at the store in Frankfurt am Main (Nordend, close to Musterschule) is possible. It saves the shipping costs. Seller Inventory # 26739CB
Seller: Manyhills Books, Traralgon, VIC, Australia
Paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Methuen, UK, 1980. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: The first practical matter transmitter was a success, or so everyone thought. In spite of paranoid security restrictions, Justin Williams and Cinnamon Wright, co-inventors of the device, counted on it to revolutionise civilisation and gain them an honoured place in history. But the first long-distance field test with a human being - a diplomatic courier carrying a vital message - somehow misfired when the courier killed himself on arrival at his destination. To prove his faith in his invention - and to escape charges of sabotage - Justin had himself "posted" thousands of miles. He came through unchanged. It was the world that was somehow different. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; ISBN: 0417064705. ISBN/EAN: 9780417064703. Inventory No: 09090160. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. Seller Inventory # 09090160
Seller: Manyhills Books, Traralgon, VIC, Australia
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Methuen, UK, 1981. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: The first practical matter transmitter was a success, or so everyone thought. In spite of paranoid security restrictions, Justin Williams and Cinnamon Wright, co-inventors of the device, counted on it to revolutionise civilisation and gain them an honoured place in history. But the first long-distance field test with a human being - a diplomatic courier carrying a vital message - somehow misfired when the courier killed himself on arrival at his destination. To prove his faith in his invention - and to escape charges of sabotage - Justin had himself "posted" thousands of miles. He came through unchanged. It was the world that was somehow different. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; ISBN: 0417064705. ISBN/EAN: 9780417064703. Inventory No: 09040043. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. Seller Inventory # 09040043