Ophiuchi Hotline (Orbit Books)
Varley, John
ISBN 10: 0708880207 ISBN 13: 9780708880203
Published by Futura, 1978
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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 # GOR003364263
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.
Review: ""This is a novel rich in societies, setting, and technological wizardry. It's a tough-minded, yet playful book."
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Ophiuchi Hotline (Orbit Books)
Publisher: Futura
Publication Date: 1978
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Chris Foss
Condition: Very Good