Synopsis
Essef - After the effortless capture of Earth by vastly superior aliens, humanity is forced to fight for existence on the Moon and other lumps of airless rock. The invention of the Hotline - a constant stream of data from a star in the constellation Ophiuchus - facilitates survival and enables the development of amazing new technologies. Then, after 400 years, humanity's unknown helpers send a bill for their services... and suddenly everything is threatened once again. The Ophiuchi Hotline was John Varley's first novel, and it received nominations for both the Hugo and Nebula awards.
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""This is a novel rich in societies, setting, and technological wizardry. It's a tough-minded, yet playful book."
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'Varley's tight, clean writing, full of wit and good humour, evokes despair, joy, anger and delight. His Luna is packed with wild inventions, intriguing characters and stunning scenery' Publishers Weekly
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The Ophiuchi Hotline
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Dell (edition ), 1978
ISBN 10: 0440158907
ISBN 13: 9780440158905
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The Ophiuchi Hotline
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Dell Publishing March 1978, 1978
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The Ophiuchi Hotline, Volume 1 (Eight Worlds)
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The Ophiuchi Hotline
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Aliens have invaded Earth, and humanity has dispersed among the planets and moons of the Solar System. Humans are receiving mysterious transmissions from space in the general direction of Ophiuchi, a star 16 light years from Earth. And cloning of humans is now routine, but only one copy can legally exist at a time. Varley mixes these elements in a first novel that is #84 on Pringle's 100 best SF novels. This is a used book. Pages are clean and bright with no markings, notes, or highlighting. No owner's marks or bookplates. Ex-library but appears unread. Binding is tight and square. An excellent reading copy. Seller Inventory # L1683
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The Ophiuchi Hotline
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ISBN 10: 0440158907
ISBN 13: 9780440158905
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Good paperback. Seller Inventory # 190717-JP53
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The Ophiuchi Hotline
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ISBN 10: 0440158907
ISBN 13: 9780440158905
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The Ophiuchi Hotline
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Light shelfwear to the covers. Pages toned and inner wraps are tanned. Otherwise in unread condition. Signed by the author on the title page. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 007273
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The Ophiuchi Hotline
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ISBN 10: 0440158907
ISBN 13: 9780440158905
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Seller: The Book Bin, Salem, OR, U.S.A.
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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: As New. > SIGNED by Author. Signed by John Varley on title page. Covers are unmarked, clean and bright. Spine is solid and firm, with no creasing. Interior text block is straight and firm, and free of markings. Size: 12mo - over 6 3/4 in - 7 3/4 in tall. Year: 1978. 237 pages. Signed. Seller Inventory # BBS-019903