Alfred Bester Lester (25 results)

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good to Very Good-. Vol. 13, No. 1. Edited by H. L. Gold. Cover art by Emsh ("Strange Nestlings"). Includes "The Man Who Ate the World" (novelet) by Frederik Pohl; "Dead Ringer" by Lester del Rey; "Vigil" by E. C. Tubb; "Double Dare" by Robert Silverberg; "The Stars My Destination" (pt. 2 of 4) by Alfred Bester. Science Department: "For Your Informatuon: No Longer Imaginary" by Willy Ley. Features: "Galaxy's Five Star Shelf" by Floyd C. Gale; "Forecast". Illustrated by Docktor, Dick Francis, Finlay, and Emsh. Soiling/foxing of wraps (see scan - rear is similar as is spine); tanning. Book.…

Condition: FAIR. Paperback. Second volume in this series of anthologies containing original stories - this includes fourteen stories by Alfred Bester, Hal Clement, Lester del Rey, C. M. Kornbluth, Jerome Bixby (his classic "It's a Good Life"), Robert Sheckley, Theodore Sturgeon, and others. SIGNED by Pohl on the title page. Note from editor. 195 pp. Fair condition only (small tear at top of spine, crease to front cover, bookstore stamp on first page, usual toning to the pages).…

Condition: FAIR. Paperback. SIGNED by Pohl on the title page. Second volume in this series of anthologies containing original stories - this includes fourteen stories by Alfred Bester, Hal Clement, Lester del Rey, C. M. Kornbluth, Jerome Bixby (his classic "It's a Good Life"), Robert Sheckley, Theodore Sturgeon, and others. Note from editor. 195 pp. Fair condition only (glue in binding is beginning to deteriorate, usual toning to the pages). …

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. 50, No. 1. Cover by Stephen E. Fabian for this "50th Anniversary Issue!" Includes "Birth of a Notion" by Isaac Asimov; "Natural Advantage" by Lester Del Rey; "Strange Wine" by Harlan Ellison; "Down Here in the Dream Quarter" by Barry N. Malzberg; "Welcome to the Machine" by Ted White; "Ghur R'hut Urr" by Robert F. Young; "Milk Into Brandy" by Lil & Kris Neville; "The Death of Princes" (novelet) by Fritz Leiber; "Starhiker" (short novel) by Jack Dann. Features: "Editorial" by Ted White; "The Amazing Interview: Alfred Bester conducted by Darrell Schweitzer"; "Verses for a Golden Age" by Barry N. Malzberg; "Science in Science Fiction: The View from Titan" by Gregory Benford; "The Club House" by Susan Wood. Illustrated by Stephen E. Fabian, Rick Bryant, Richard Olsen, Reiss & White, Tony Gleeson, and Cathi Parker. Tanning; a little creasing; minor soiling; small price-sticker pulls to rear. Book. …

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good+ to Near Fine. Vol. 50, No. 1. Cover by Stephen E. Fabian for this "50th Anniversary Issue!" Includes "Birth of a Notion" by Isaac Asimov; "Natural Advantage" by Lester Del Rey; "Strange Wine" by Harlan Ellison; "Down Here in the Dream Quarter" by Barry N. Malzberg; "Welcome to the Machine" by Ted White; "Ghur R'hut Urr" by Robert F. Young; "Milk Into Brandy" by Lil & Kris Neville; "The Death of Princes" (novelet) by Fritz Leiber; "Starhiker" (short novel) by Jack Dann. Features: "Editorial" by Ted White; "The Amazing Interview: Alfred Bester conducted by Darrell Schweitzer"; "Verses for a Golden Age" by Barry N. Malzberg; "Science in Science Fiction: The View from Titan" by Gregory Benford; "The Club House" by Susan Wood. Illustrated by Stephen E. Fabian, Rick Bryant, Richard Olsen, Reiss & White, Tony Gleeson, and Cathi Parker. Light wear and tanning. Book. …

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Fair to Good-. Vol. VI, No. 2. Bedsheet-sized pulp. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Includes "Hell is Forever" (novel) by Alfred Bester; "The Ghost" (novelette) by A. E. van Vogt; "Though Poppies Grow" (novelette) by Lester del Rey; "The Jumper" by Theodore Sturgeon; "Everything's Jake" by John Hawkins; "The Hill and the Hole" by Fritz Leiber; "Fighters Never Quit" by Malcolm Jameson; "The Wisdom of the East" by L. Sprague de Camp; "Step into My Garden" by Frank Belknap Long; "The Bargain" by Cleve Cartmill. "Sine Pace" (poem) Edith Bordon Greer. Readers' Department: "Of Things Beyond". Illustrated by Cartier, M. Islip, Kolliker, Kramer and Orban. Tears; tape mends; losses to front cover and following page at foredge (see scan); stress; mild stains; other minor tears; tanning. Book. …

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Second Paperback Edition. Second UK paperback edition. The first UK paperback edition was published by Panther in 1959. Originally published in book form in the UK in hard covers by Sidgwick and Jackson in 1953. Previously serialized in Galaxy in 1952. Small tear to the right edge of the front cover. Fading at the top of the spine which has a slight lean to it. Otherwise only slight surface wear to covers. The page edges are browned with a few scattered spots. Browning to the insides of the covers with a previous owner's name in pen at the top left corner of the inside of the front cover. Pages browned but otherwise unmarked. Cover photograph by Lester Waldman. First printing of this edition. Postage charge will be reduced by £1.50 when the order is processed. Waldman, Lester (illustrator).…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. Book shows some wear to covers, edge wear, 1/4" tear at top spine, date stamp in the middle of front cover. 143 pages on age-toned paper, b&w illustrations and phots. Contents includes "The Man Who Ate the World", Frederik Pohl; "Dead Ringer" ,Lester del Rey; "Vigil" , E. C. Tubb; "Double Dare" ,Robert Silverberg; "The Stars My Destination", Alfred Bester, "Galaxy's Five Star Shelf" , Floyd C. Gale; Keywords: The Man Who Ate the World, Frederik Pohl; "Dead Ringer", Lester del Rey; "Vigil", E. C. Tubb; Double Dare, Robert Silverberg; "The Stars My Destination", Alfred Bester, "Galaxy's Five Star Shelf", Floyd C. Gale. Dockto, Dick Francis, Finlay, Emsh (illustrator). …

very good all 4 edges of the cover are clear taped.

SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good-. Vol. VI, No. 2. Bedsheet-sized pulp. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Includes "Hell is Forever" (novel) by Alfred Bester; "The Ghost" (novelette) by A. E. van Vogt; "Though Poppies Grow" (novelette) by Lester del Rey; "The Jumper" by Theodore Sturgeon; "Everything's Jake" by John Hawkins; "The Hill and the Hole" by Fritz Leiber; "Fighters Never Quit" by Malcolm Jameson; "The Wisdom of the East" by L. Sprague de Camp; "Step into My Garden" by Frank Belknap Long; "The Bargain" by Cleve Cartmill. "Sine Pace" (poem) Edith Bordon Greer. Readers' Department: "Of Things Beyond". Illustrated by Cartier, M. Islip, Kolliker, Kramer and Orban. Tape mends and color bits adhered on to cover stains; rear edges trimmed; wavy from damp; tanning. Book. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Wear commensurate with age and use. Clean unmarked copy. Light bumping visible to corners of covers and ends of spine strip. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. No dust jacket included with this book. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. The cover has a bit of wear, with fading and a few scuffs. The page edges are moderately tanned and foxed, as are the first and last few pages. 621 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.…

very good rubbing, some color aging, some edge wear.

very good + crease, tiny edge wear.

very good + creases.

Condition: Good. Good condition. (fantasy fiction, horror tales, pulp literature, Alfred Bester, A. E. van Vogt, Theodore Sturgeon, Fritz Leiber Jr.).

almost near fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A solid spine with light edge rubbings. The dustjacket (in new mylar wraps) has light edge rubbings.Content: Lester del Rey-The Day Is Done & Over the Top &"The Years Draw Nigh"; Alfred Bester-Adam and No Eve;Clifford D.Simak-Ogre, & Desertion; John Pierce-Invariant;Arthur C.Clarke-Rescue Party; Anthony Boucher-The Chronokinesis of Johnathan Hull; H.Beam Piper-Police Operation; James Blish & Damon Knight-Tiger Ride; Katherine MacLean-Incommunicado; C.M.Kornbluth-The Little Black Bag; John Berryman- Berom; Randall Garrett-The Waiting Game & A Case of Idenity; H.B.Fyle-Protected Species, Thinking Machine & Implode and Peddle ; Isaac Asimov- Belief; Eric Frank Russell-Minor Ingredient; Winston P.Saunders-Barnacl Bull; Lloyd Biggle Jr.- Monument; Allen Lang-Blind Man's Lantern; Jonathan Blake MacKenzie- Thin Edge; Dean McLaughlin- The PermanentImplosion;James H.Schmitz- Balanced Ecology; Lee Corey- The Easy Way Out; Keith Laumer- The Last Command;,Harry Harrison- The Power of Observation; frederick Phol- The Gold At The Starbow's End; Joe WHaldeman- Hero.…

almost near fine.

Condition: Fair. NY: Street & Smith Publications, Inc., 1942. 4to Paperback. 130pp. B/W illustrations and ads. Fair book. Slightly dampstained. In polypropylene bag. Barbara G. Mertz Rev Trust custom bookplate on front inside cover. This book formed part of Barbara G. Mertz's personal library at her home in Frederick, Maryland. (fantasy, anthology, periodicals) Inquire if you need further information.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket.

Softcover. Condition: Sehr gut. 335 Seiten Eine Sammlung der besten Science-Fiction-Stories von 1942, ausgewählt von Isaac Asimov, die zur Spitzenklasse der internationalen SF-Literatur gehören. Zustand: Einband mit stärkeren Gebrauchsspuren, Seiten geringfügig gebräunt, insgesamt GUTER Zustand. HC1-465-7/8-00772131 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 275. …

Condition: Gut. 8°, Broschur 96 Seiten, kleinere Gebrauchsspuren an Einband und Block, Block fingerfleckig Einband etwas berieben und gering knickspurig, kleiner Fleck auf Deckblatt., Block mittig gebrochen Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 300.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Gut. 154 Seiten 3783945861 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 500.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Soft Cover. Galaxy Publishing 1956. Book condition: F - Fine. A complete collection (12 issues) of Galaxy Science Fiction magazine from 1956. Galaxy Science Fiction was an American digest-size science fiction magazine, published in Boston from 1950 to 1980. It was founded by a French-Italian company, World Editions, which was looking to break into the American market. World Editions hired as editor H. L. Gold, who rapidly made Galaxy the leading science fiction magazine of its time, focusing on stories about social issues rather than technology. Featuring: 'The Other Side of the Moon', 'Let's Build An Extraterrestrial' and 'Wanted Dead or Alive' by Willy Ley, 'Slave Ship' by Frederik Pohl, 'Volpla' by Wyman Guin, 'The Venus Trap' by Evelyn E. Smith, 'Drop Dead' by Clifford D. Simak, 'Skills of Xanadu' by Theodore Sturgeon, 'Time in Advance' by William Tenn, 'Verbal Agreement' by Arthur Sellings, 'The Stars My Destination' by Alfred Bester and 'The Native Problem' by Robert Sheckley. Also features writing by; James E. Gunn, Alan E. Nourse, Lester Del Rey, James H. Schmitz, Poul Anderson, Robert Bloch, L. Sprague de Camp, Gordon R. Dickson, Robert F. Young, E. C. Tubb, F. L. Wallace, Lloyd Biggle Jnr, Margaret St. Clair, Damon Knight, Daniel F. Goulaye & Robert Silverberg. Including some fantastic covers by Ed 'EMSH' Emshwiller who won several Hugo Awards for his work. 160 pages. Size: 5" x 8" (135mm x 195mm). (1.5).…