Joe Stirling (7 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Printing - First Thus. (xii) 478 pp. Please note, this is a somewhat heavy book and, depending where in the world you are, the shipping will likely be higher than normal. Trade paperback format. Edge and corner wear with some creasing on the spine; no interior markings. Cover art by Larry Rostant. This anthology contains: Introduction: The Bastard Stepchild by George R. R. Martin; Lord John and the Plague of Zombies - a novella by Diana Gabaldon; Death by Dahlia - a novelette by Charlaine Harris; The Bleeding Shadow - a novelette by Joe R. Lansdale; Hungry Heart by Simon R. Green; Styx and Stones - a novelette by Steven Saylor; Pain and Suffering - a novelette by S. M. Stirling; It's Still the Same Old Story - a novelette by Carrie Vaughn; The Lady Is a Screamer - a short story by Conn Iggulden; Hellbender - a novelette by Laurie R. King; Shadow Thieves - a novelette by Glen Cook; No Mystery, No Miracle - a novelette by Melinda M. Snodgrass; The Difference Between a Puzzle and a Mystery - a novelette by Daniel Abraham writing as M. L .N. Hanover; The Curious Affair of the Deodand - a novelette by Lisa Tuttle; Beware the Snake - a short story by John Maddox Roberts; In Red with Pearls - a novelette by Patricia Briggs; and The Adakian Eagle - a novella by Bradley Denton. Size: 8vo. Larry Rostant; (illustrator). Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. used copy in pristine condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd Impression. A few small marks on the jacket and the compressed page edges.All new and original to this volume, the 21 stories in "Dangerous Women" include work by twelve "New York Times" bestsellers, and seven stories set in the authors' bestselling continuities-including a new "Outlander" story by Diana Gabaldon, a tale of Harry Dresden's world by Jim Butcher, a story from Lev Grossman set in the world of "The Magicians," and a 35,000-word novella by George R. R. Martin about the Dance of the Dragons, the vast civil war that tore Westeros apart nearly two centuries before the events of "A Game of Thrones."Also included are original stories of dangerous women--heroines and villains alike--by Brandon Sanderson, Joe Abercrombie, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Lawrence Block, Carrie Vaughn, S. M. Stirling, Sharon Kay Penman, and many others.Writes Gardner Dozois in his Introduction, "Here you'll find no hapless victims who stand by whimpering in dread while the male hero fights the monster or clashes swords with the villain, and if you want to tie these women to the railroad tracks, you'll find you have a real fight on your hands. Instead, you will find sword-wielding women warriors, intrepid women fighter pilots and far-ranging spacewomen, deadly female serial killers, formidable female superheroes, sly and seductive femmes fatale, female wizards, hard-living Bad Girls, female bandits and rebels, embattled survivors in Post-Apocalyptic futures, female Private Investigators, stern female hanging judges, haughty queens who rule nations and whose jealousies and ambitions send thousands to grisly deaths, daring dragonriders, and many more." A very heavy book (1.1 kg before packing) that will require extra postage to most destinations. Jacket in a new protective leeve.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. 'All new and original to this volume, the 21 stories in Dangerous Women include work by twelve New York Times bestsellers, and seven stories set in the authors' bestselling continuities--including a new 'Outlander' story by Diana Gabaldon, a tale of Harry Dresden's world by Jim Butcher, a story from Lev Grossman set in the world of The Magicians, and a 35,000-word novella by George R. R. Martin about the Dance of the Dragons, the vast civil war that tore Westeros apart nearly two centuries before the events of A Game of Thrones. Also included are original stories of dangerous women--heroines and villains alike--by Brandon Sanderson, Joe Abercrombie, Sherilynn Kenyon, Lawrence Block, Carrie Vaughn, S. M. Stirling, Sharon Kay Penman, and many others. Writes Gardner Dozois in his Introduction, 'Here you'll find no hapless victims who stand by whimpering in dread while the male hero fights the monster or clashes swords with the villain, and if you want to tie these women to the railroad tracks, you'll find you have a real fight on your hands. Instead, you will find sword-wielding women warriors, intrepid women fighter pilots and far-ranging spacewomen, deadly female serial killers, formidable female superheroes, sly and seductive femmes fatale, female wizards, hard-living Bad Girls, female bandits and rebels, embattled survivors in Post-Apocalyptic futures, female Private Investigators, stern female hanging judges, haughty queens who rule nations and whose jealousies and ambitions send thousands to grisly deaths, daring dragonriders, and many more.''--. DJ; Heavy; Ex Library. 784 pages.…

Magazine. Condition: Very Good. Monthly magazine. This issue: Stark Secret of Success; Scotland's Ministers on the Dole; Summer Arrives in Style; etc. George Outram & Co Ltd, Glasgow 1991. illus 64pp magazine, some discolouration, vg.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. Signed by George R R Martin on title page - signature only Also SIGNED by Charlaine Harris, Melinda Snodgrass, S M Stirling, Joe Landsdale, M.L.N. Hanover, John Roberts Maddox, and Patricia Briggs on the Table of Contents. Signed by Patricia Briggs, M.L.N. Hanover and Diana Gabaldon on their short story. A First edition, First printing. Book is in Near Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges have a tiny bit of shelf wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Near Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar Brodart. All-Ways well boxed, All-Ways fast service. Thanks. Signed by Contributors. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. SIGNED by George Martin on title page - Signature only. Also signed on Contents page -Charlaine Harris, Melinda Snodgrass, S M Stirling, Joe Landsdale, Simon Green, Steve Saylor, Carrie Vaughn, Laurie King, Glen Cook, Diana Gabaldon, Bradley Denton, M.L.N. Hanover, John Roberts Maddox, and Patricia Briggs - signatures only. Majority of those people also Signed on their story pages. A First edition, First printing. Book is in Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges have a tiny bit of shelf wear. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar Brodart. All-Ways well boxed, All-Ways fast service. Thanks. Signed by Contributors. Book.…