Frek Elixir by Rucker Rudy (51 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In the year 3003, nothing in the world is the same, except maybe that adolescents are still embarrassed by their parents. Society and the biosphere alike have been transformed by biotechnology, and the natural world is almost gone. Frek Huggins is a boy from a broken family, unusual becaise he was conceived without technological help or genetic modifications. His dad, Carb, is a malcontent who left behind Frek's mom and the Earth itself several years ago. Everything changes when Frek finds the Anvil, a small flying saucer, under his bed, and it tells him he is destined to save the world. The repressive forces of Gov, the mysterious absolute ruler of Earth, descend on Frek, take away the Anvil, and interrogate him forcefully enough to damage his memory. Frek flees with Wow, his talking dog, to seek out Carb and some answers. But the untrustworthy alien in the saucer has other plans, including claiming exclusive rights to market humanity to the galaxy at large, and making Frek a hero. Frek and the Elixir is a profound, playful SF epic by the wild and ambitious Rudy Rucker.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. In the year 3003, nothing in the world is the same, except maybe that adolescents are still embarrassed by their parents. Society and the biosphere alike have been transformed by biotechnology, and the natural world is almost gone. Frek Huggins is a boy from a broken family, unusual becaise he was conceived without technological help or genetic modifications. His dad, Carb, is a malcontent who left behind Frek's mom and the Earth itself several years ago. Everything changes when Frek finds the Anvil, a small flying saucer, under his bed, and it tells him he is destined to save the world. The repressive forces of Gov, the mysterious absolute ruler of Earth, descend on Frek, take away the Anvil, and interrogate him forcefully enough to damage his memory. Frek flees with Wow, his talking dog, to seek out Carb and some answers. But the untrustworthy alien in the saucer has other plans, including claiming exclusive rights to market humanity to the galaxy at large, and making Frek a hero. Frek and the Elixir is a profound, playful SF epic by the wild and ambitious Rudy Rucker.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In the year 3003, nothing in the world is the same, except maybe that adolescents are still embarrassed by their parents. Society and the biosphere alike have been transformed by biotechnology, and the natural world is almost gone. Frek Huggins is a boy from a broken family, unusual becaise he was conceived without technological help or genetic modifications. His dad, Carb, is a malcontent who left behind Frek's mom and the Earth itself several years ago. Everything changes when Frek finds the Anvil, a small flying saucer, under his bed, and it tells him he is destined to save the world. The repressive forces of Gov, the mysterious absolute ruler of Earth, descend on Frek, take away the Anvil, and interrogate him forcefully enough to damage his memory. Frek flees with Wow, his talking dog, to seek out Carb and some answers. But the untrustworthy alien in the saucer has other plans, including claiming exclusive rights to market humanity to the galaxy at large, and making Frek a hero. Frek and the Elixir is a profound, playful SF epic by the wild and ambitious Rudy Rucker.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. In the year 3003, nothing in the world is the same, except maybe that adolescents are still embarrassed by their parents. Society and the biosphere alike have been transformed by biotechnology, and the natural world is almost gone. Frek Huggins is a boy from a broken family, unusual becaise he was conceived without technological help or genetic modifications. His dad, Carb, is a malcontent who left behind Frek's mom and the Earth itself several years ago. Everything changes when Frek finds the Anvil, a small flying saucer, under his bed, and it tells him he is destined to save the world. The repressive forces of Gov, the mysterious absolute ruler of Earth, descend on Frek, take away the Anvil, and interrogate him forcefully enough to damage his memory. Frek flees with Wow, his talking dog, to seek out Carb and some answers. But the untrustworthy alien in the saucer has other plans, including claiming exclusive rights to market humanity to the galaxy at large, and making Frek a hero. Frek and the Elixir is a profound, playful SF epic by the wild and ambitious Rudy Rucker.…

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 476 pp.

Condition: Very Good. First edition copy. . Very Good dust jacket. With remainder mark. In protective mylar cover. From the library of science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher and prolific book reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. (young men, fathers and sons, expeditions).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Used Good. Front and back covers have wear to edges and corners. Spine intact, some wear. Binding is intact. Pages are generally clean with edge or corner wear. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Uncorrected proof. There is very light corner wear.

Condition: As New. First edition copy. . Very Good dust jacket. (Science Fiction, Quests, Fathers and Sons).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition/First Printing. Minor wear to wrapper at rear, bottom and very slight edge wear. This book has no chips or tears; there are no internal marks; the binding is solid; there is no remainder mark; this is not an ex-library book; the dust jacket is not price clipped. …

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good +. No Jacket. Advanced Uncorrected Proof. Advanced Uncorrected Proof in trade paperback format; 485pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. The jacket is protected with a mylar sleeve.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. 1.45 x 8.4 x 5.86 Inches; 480 pages.

Condition: New.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Frek and the Elixir. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. 1st ed/1st pr, SIGNED by author on title page. This book is square, solid, and unread; boards are unbumped with sharp tips. The sharp and lustrous DJ is in protective mylar Brodart cover. You'll eat a chili dog with delight when this book arrives at your door -- with onions and all the fixins!!! NOTE: Nearly invisible traces of foxing to the top of the pages, a light dust, in one area. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good in very good dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed/dated by the author on title page. 1st edition, 1st printing, complete number line. Edgewear to dust jacket. Softening to base of spine. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 476 p. Audience: General/trade. By the Philip K Dick Award-winning author of 'Wetware' and 'Hylozoic'. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a protective mylar sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box. Signed by Author(s).…

Condition: Good. Good condition. Advance uncorrected proof. (science fictions, young men, fathers and sons, quests) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condition: New.

Octavo, boards. First edition. A flawed utopia set in 3003. An apparent eutopia based on biotechnology is an authoritarian dystopia. Struggle for freedom." - Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1986-2009. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#161663).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Has some light general reading/shelfwear - otherwise this is a clean, tight copy. Dispatch within 24hrs from the UK. Book.