Frank Herbert Sweet (23 results)

Mass Market paperback. Condition: Good. Third Printing. Spine slanted, creased, reading crease, some edge wear, a little creasing and scuffing to covers. A good reading copy. ; Revised by the author for the 1977 edition. ; 6¾" - 7¾" Tall; 183 pages; "Strange aliens had invaded Earth thousands of years ago. They were eternal beings who made full sensory movies of wars, of natural disasters -- and of the most macabre human horrors -- to relieve their endless boredom. "And then, when they finally became jaded by ordinary, run-of-the-mill tragedies, they found new ways of creating their own disasters . . . Just for kicks. "But interfering with Earth's natives was strictly against regulations, and the authorities occasionally did check into these matters. However, by the time investigator Kelexel arrived on the scene, the trouble had been going on for a long, long time - and things were getting worse! ". Illustrated by Sweet, Darrel K. [Cover] (illustrator).…

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Thus. ----------paperback, Canadian printing. The first revised edition of the author's 1968 Avon printing. Very modest shelfwear, a fine unread copy. Darrell K. Sweet (front cover) (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good+. 3rd Del Rey printing. Light creases to the spine. Foxing to the inside of the cover. Darrell Sweet (illustrator).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. Spine lettering faded, text with random soil, light tone, light edgewear, otherwise light wear. Solid hardcover.; First Edition, First Printing, with no additional printings on copyright page. Juvenile fiction of young Ben Horton buying a small dry-goods and notions shop, then joining a larger enterprise to truly learn the business, culminating in working at the Paris Exposition of 1900.; 243 pages. Illustrated by George A Newman illustrations (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts compelling tales of adventure, poetry, romance, and humor. Each story is set in India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, giving readers a glimpse into the region's captivating history and culture. The author deftly weaves together the experiences of diverse characters, including a big-game hunter, a struggling poet, and a heartbroken lover. Through their journeys, the stories explore themes of love, ambition, courage, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. This collection offers a rich and nuanced portrayal of India during a tumultuous period, showcasing the beauty and complexity of its people and landscapes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an anthology of tales. Collected from the creative minds of the late Victorian era, these stories span a surprising range of the weird, the historical, and the macabre. By turns insightful, entertaining, and deeply moving, these stories provide a snapshot of the Victorian approach to themes of love, revenge, sacrifice, and fear. From the haunting echoes of the past that reverberate in ghostly footsteps and voices, to the depths of human emotion laid bare in the face of love's trials and tribulations, the stories in this collection present the Victorian worldview through the lens of the strange and uncanny. Whether exposing the dark underbelly of human nature or painting vivid pictures of the chilling, ghostly, and sinister, this book offers a unique window into the Victorian mind and a compelling insight into the enduring power of a great story. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair. Second Edition 1st Printing. Previous Dealer Markings; Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers, Spine; Front, Rear Covers Heavily Chipped; Spine Moderately Chipped; Spine Heavily Cocked; Edges Lightly Soiled. A GRIPPING NOVEL OF THE FAR FUTURE BY THE AUTHOR OF SF'S BIG BESTSELLER DUNE. ALSO KNOWN AS: A somewhat different version of this novel was serialized in the April and June 1967 issues of Amazing Stories. PUBLISHER'S NOTE: This novel was originally published in 1968. In the intervening years the author has found portions of the novel which he believed could be improved; and so, he has rewritten these sections for this edition. SYNOPSIS: THE ALIENS TOYED WITH HUMAN LIVES BECAUSE THEY WERE BORED--AND DOOMED TO BE IMMORTAL. Strange aliens had invaded Earth thousands of years ago. They were eternal beings who made full sensory movies of wars, of natural disasters and of the most macabre human horrors--to relieve their endless boredom. And then, when they finally became jaded by ordinary, run-of-the-mill tragedies, they found new ways of creating their own disasters.just for kicks. But interfering with Earth's natives was strictly against regulations, and the authorities occasionally did check into these matters. However, by the time Investigator Kelexel arrived on the scene, the trouble had been going on for a long, long time--and things were getting worse! - and - EARTH WAS FRAFFIN'S WORLD. Fraffin's sensory movies had provided the Chem surcease from eternal boredom, and so his storyship empire was soon infamous in the Chem universe. But now Kelexel had come to Fraffin's world to destroy it. Somehow, in some way that great entrepreneur-cum-movie producer was disobeying the laws of the Primacy--and Kelexel's job was to find out how. Was the storyship king selling his creatures for pets? Were his people openly fraternizing with the planet-bound Earthlings? Or was secret knowledge being passed to those mere mortals? Kelexel was sure the crime was one of these.the signs of secrecy were everywhere. But Fraffin's movies were getting better and better--and what Kelexel didn't know was that soon he himself would have a starring role in one of the master's finest and most dangerous premeditated dramas of love.and death! Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Darrell Sweet (illustrator).…

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 264 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 272. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1903 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 272.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 264 pages. 9.06x6.10x0.59 inches. This item is printed on demand.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1907 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 214 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 214.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1907 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 200 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 200.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1909 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 247 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 247 Volume 2 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1909. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 247, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 2 247 247.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1909. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 3, Pages:- 262, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 3 262 262.…