The Eternal Moment and Other Stories by Forster E M (93 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Eternal Moment, and Other Stories presents E.M. Forster's perceptive and nuanced tales, exploring the boundaries of time, love, and society. From mystical visions to quiet epiphanies, Forster's stories reveal the transformative power of human connection and the subtle, often surprising ways we confront life's profound truths. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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8vo softcover (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Second printing July 1928. Some edge wear and soiling to blue cloth hardcover. Owner stamps and numerous date stamps on front end papers. Owner stamp on rear end paper, and front flap of dust jacket pasted to inside rear cover. Otherwise a solid, unmarked book. 245 pp.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Acceptable. First Edition. Dust jacket is in two pieces, torn at spine edge, front flap also tearing, tanned and delicate paper, now in brodart sleeve, poor condition. Brick red cloth boards are rubbed at the corners and head/tail of spine. March 1928 first edition. Contains five science fiction stories and the title story, which the author later expanded to "A Room with a View." All orders packed with care, dust jackets protected by Brodart sleeve, independent bookseller since 2011.

Very Good. Condition: Grosset & Dunlap. Good. 1.

Cloth. Condition: Good. None (illustrator). First edition. A smart first edition of this collection of short stories from English author Edward Morgan Forster. First edition. A collection of short stories, written between 1903 and 1914, dealing with science fiction or supernatural themes, except for the title story, which includes several elements that would later be revisited in Forster's novel A Room with a View. Titles include: The Machine Stops, The Point of It, Mr. Andrews, The Story of the Sire, Co-Ordination, and The Eternal Moment. Written by Edward Morgan Forster, an English author best known for his novels. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, with minor wear to the extremities and the odd small mark to the boards. Minor fading to the spine with a split in the cloth to the rear joint resulting in light loss to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with age toning to the extremities. Good. book.

Condition: Fair. First edition. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. First edition, March 1928. Original cloth panels of boards and backstrip secured onto newer binding. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:

Condition: Very Good. First edition, first printing. Hardback. Small octavo. 188pp. Original maroon cloth with gilt titles. Slight wear to extremities and light fading to cloth, otherwise very good indeed. No jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. [viii], 188 pp. Original cloth, gilt titling.

Octavo, pp. [1-8] 1-187 [188], original red cloth, front and spine panels stamped in gold. First edition. Approximately 3720 copies printed. Collects six stories, including the science fiction classic, "The Machine Stops" (1909). ". the first full-scale emergence of the twentieth-century anti-utopia." - Hillegas, The Future as Nightmare, pp. 82-94. "Machinery controls the world, the individuals live underground and are almost completely isolated. The son who wants to see his mother is a freak. Finally the vast machinery breaks down, a new, more natural life begins again on the surface of the earth." - Gerber, Utopian Fantasy (1973), p. 150. ". must be judged the first full-fledged dystopian view of the effects of technology." - Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 1-35. "Forster described this story as 'a counter-blast to one of the heavens of H. G. Wells.' It has been often reprinted." - Lewis, Utopian Literature, p. 65. Four of the remaining five stories have supernatural motifs and are "excellent," according to Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 646. Anatomy of Wonder (1981) 1-74; (1987) 1-35; and (2004) II-414. Barron (ed), Fantasy Literature 3-139. Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years 803. Clareson, Science Fiction in America, 1870s-1930s 307. Clarke, Tale of the Future (1978), p. 56. Negley, Utopian Literature: A Bibliography 378. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, p. 145. Survey of Science Fiction Literature III, pp. 1299-1303. Bleiler (1978), p. 75. Reginald 05525. A fine copy in very good printed dust jacket with mild tanning to spine which as been professionally restored. A very attractive example of this delicate jacket. (#165787).

[viii], 188 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. First edition. First edition. [viii], 188 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Forster's science fiction story "The Machine Stops" is a picture of a hyper-connected world where mediated or virtual communication has replaced direct personal contact. First published in The Oxford and Cambridge Review in 1909, Forster intended it "as a counter-blast to one of the heavens of H. G. Wells.". Kirkpatrick A13a; Negley, Utopian Literature, 378; Wessells 20 Maroon cloth gilt. Fine copy in the scarce printed dust jacket (some toning to spine panel).

FIRST EDITION, half-title and final page of text with faint partial browning to inner margin as usual, pp.[vii], 188, crown 8vo, original maroon cloth, backstrip and front cover lettered and bordered in gilt, a little rubbing to extremities, dustjacket in two pieces (separated along lower joint-fold) with loss to browned backstrip panel, good. The copy of critic Peter Burra, with his pencilled ownership inscription to the flyleaf. Burra's most celebrated essay was 'The Novels of E.M. Forster', first printed in 1934 and subsequently used as the Introduction for the Everyman edition of 'A Passage to India' - it was praised by Forster himself, who called it 'a great privilege for an author to be analysed so penetratingly'. A collection of six stories, with 'The Machine Stops' - what the author called 'a reaction to one of the earlier heavens of H.G. Wells' - and the title story being the most substantial of these, and ranking amongst Forster's best contributions to the form. (Kirkpatrick A13a).

Pp. [viii]+188; cr. 8vo; maroon cloth, lettered and ruled in gilt, edges a trifle rubbed; dust wrapper, faintly soiled, edges a trifle rubbed and split, the edges and backstrip lightly browned; book label of David Levine, Sydney, on the upper pastedown above the earlier bookplate (designed by Spooner) of Australian journalist Neil Jillett, outer leaves lightly offset, top slightly foxed; Sidgwick & Jackson, London, 1928. First edition, first impression. Kirkpatrick A13a.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1928. 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, Pages: - 208, 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. 208.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1928. 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, Pages: - 258, 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. 258.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 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. Pages: 258 Language: English Pages: 258.