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Bantam Books, 1979. Mass Market Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Random House Publishing Group, 1979. Mass Market Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

A novel of myth and literacy about a long-ago land on the brink of civilization. Vol 1In his four-volume series Return to Nevèrÿon, Hugo and Nebula award-winner Samuel R. Delany appropriated the conceits of sword-and-sorcery fantasy to explore his characteristic themes of language, power, gender, and the nature of civilization. Wesleyan University Press has reissued the long-unavailable Nevèrÿonvolumes in trade paperback.The eleven stories, novellas, and novels in Return to Nevèrÿon's four volumes chronicle a long-ago land on civilization's brink, perhaps in Asia or Africa, or even on the Mediterranean. Taken slave in childhood, Gorgik gains his freedom, leads a slave revolt, and becomes a minister of state, finally abolishing slavery. Ironically, however, he is sexually aroused by the iron slave collars of servitude. Does this contaminate his mission ― or intensify it? Presumably elaborated from an ancient text of unknown geographical origin, the stories are sunk in translators' and… Read More

Bantam, 1979. 264 yellowing pages, white pictorial with black & blue ltrs, yellow printers ink on edges, corners and head-heel of spine are nicked and chipped, crease on back cover. A barbarous alien empire ruled by primal brutality, intrigue and fear.. 1st Printing. Mass Market Paperback. G++.

Bantam Books, 1985-05. Mass Market Paperback. Good.

Wesleyan University Press, 1993. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

UsedGood. Spine creasing. Good solid paperback with moderate reading/age wear, may have some light markings, pages may have some mild tanning. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.

UsedAcceptable. Heavy spine creasing. Good solid paperback with moderate reading/age wear, may have some light markings, pages may have some mild tanning. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.

Wesleyan University Press. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

bantam book, , (ORIGINAL 1979), first edition. 12333, very good (COLLECTION OF 9 STORIES), paperback,

Wesleyan University Press, 1993-10-15. Reprint. paperback. Used: Good.

bantam book, , (ORIGINAL 1979), first edition. 12333, very good -fine, reading crease (COLLECTION OF 9 STORIES), paperback,

Bantam, 1979. Please email us if you would like further information or if you would like us to send you a picture of the book. Thanks for looking !. First Edition. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Wesleyan University Press. New. BRAND NEW, GIFT QUALITY! NOT OVERSTOCKS OR MARKED UP REMAINDERS! DIRECT FROM THE PUBLISHER!

bantam book, , (ORIGINAL 1979), first edition. 12333, almost near fine, (COLLECTION OF 9 STORIES), paperback,

Wesleyan University Press. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. (Fantasy) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.

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Wesleyan University Press, Middletown, CT. Condition: Near fine, very light edge and corner wear.In his four-volume series Return to Nevèrÿon, Hugo and Nebula award-winner Samuel R. Delany appropriated the conceits of sword-and-sorcery fantasy to explore his characteristic themes of language, power, gender, and the nature of civilization. Wesleyan University Press has reissued the long-unavailable Nevèrÿon volumes in trade paperback.The eleven stories, novellas, and novels in Return to Nevèrÿon's four volumes chronicle a long-ago land on civilization's brink, perhaps in Asia or Africa, or even on the Mediterranean. Taken slave in childhood, Gorgik gains his freedom, leads a slave revolt, and becomes a minister of state, finally abolishing slavery. Ironically, however, he is sexually aroused by the iron slave collars of servitude. Does this contaminate his mission - or intensify it? Presumably elaborated from an ancient text of unknown geographical origin, the stories are sunk in translators' and… Read More

UsedVeryGood. signs of little wear on the cover.

UsedVeryGood. Minor shelf wear