A Collection of Science Fiction Novels from Sphere Books Ltd.
Damon Knight; Keith Laumer; Daniel Galouye; Sarban [John William Wall]; Mark S. Geston; Vincent King; Sir John Hackett; Patrick Tilley; William Clark
Published by Sphere Books Ltd. 1967-1985, London, 1967
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Ten very neat volumes of science fiction novels published by Sphere Books Ltd. Ten volumes. Analogue Men by Damon Knight, 1967. The Millennium is here. No more wars, no more gang killings, no more drunken accidents. Because you have to be good, when there's an analogue in your brain. Written by Damon Knight, an American science fiction author, editor, and critic. Nine by Keith Laumer, 1970. A collection of science fiction short stories. Edited by Keith Laumer, an American science fiction author. Dark Universe by Dan Galouye, 1970. The Survivors live deep underground in a world of complete darkness, divided into two clans, one living in the Lower Level and one in the Upper Level. Written by Dan Galouye, an American science fiction writer. The Sound of His Horn by Sarban, 1971. Royal Navy Lieutenant Alan Querdillon becomes a German prisoner during the Battle of Crete during World War II. After escaping, and travelling through a forest he runs into a barrier of 'Bohlen Rays', is knocked unconscious and awakens in a Nazi-controlled world at least a hundred years after World War II. Written by John William Wall, under the pen name of Sarban, a British writer and diplomat. Lords of the Starship by Martin S. Geston, 1972. The debut work of Geston, set in the far future, on an Earth devastated by millennia of war, the Caroline Republic is hostile towards its neighbors despite sharing their dire economic straits. Outside the declining remains of civilization lie ruins and wastelands populated by mutants and monsters. Written by Mark Geston, an American science fiction and fantasy author. Candy Man by Vincent King, 1973. Through the night and rotting girders of the sprawling, multi-level world city wanders the Candy Man, sowing the seeds of revolution amongst the degenerating remnants of humanity. Written by Vincent King, an English art teacher, artist and science fiction author The Third World War by General Sir John Hackett, 1979. Written in the style of non-fiction, this work portrays a fictional Third World War between NATO and the Warsaw Pact forces, which breaks out in 1985. Illustrated with 48 plates. Collated complete. Written by Sir John Hackett, an Australian-born British soldier, painter, university administrator, author and in later life, a commentator. Mission by Patrick Tilley, 1982. A body is found in a Manhattan hospital, with puncture marks in hands, feet and sides. It is, of course, Christ. A time-travelling novel by Patrick Tilley, a British science fiction author. Amtrak Wars Book 1: Cloud Warrior by Patrick Tilley, 1983. The first book in the series. Ten centuries ago the Old Time ended when Earth's cities melted in the War of a Thousand Suns. Now the lethal high technology of the Amtrak Federation's underground stronghold is unleashed on Earth's other survivors - the surface-dwelling Mutes. Also written by Patrick Tilley. Cataclysm by William Clark, 1985. What would happen if, in the final decades of the twentieth century, a major financial and consequent political crisis occurred, destroying the well-being of millions throughout the world? Written by William Clark. In the original pictorial paper boards. Externally, smart with light shelf wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Very Good.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Collection of Science Fiction Novels from Sphere Books Ltd.
- Author
- Damon Knight; Keith Laumer; Daniel Galouye; Sarban [John William Wall]; Mark S. Geston; Vincent King; Sir John Hackett; Patrick Tilley; William Clark
- Publisher
- Sphere Books Ltd. 1967-1985, London
- Publication year
- 1967
- Condition
- Very Good
- Book Type
- book
- Binding
- Paperback
- Illustrator
- None
- Item weight
- 3 kilograms
- Dimensions
- 7" by 4.5"
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