Search Results: SF Criticsim and History from Durdles Books (IOBA)

London : Batsford, 1997. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. First paperback edition first printing. Large format paperback book is tight and square. Covers clean, with some minor handling marks, and a touch of edge wear. Text block has minor spotting to the top edge, otherwise white. The pages are clean and crisp. Feels unread, near fine condition. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A great example of this reference title, illustrated with B&W movies tills. A fantastic guide to 100s of SF and Fantasy films

Routledge, 2019. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Issued Without Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Printed boards sharp and clean, with some gentle handling marks to panels. Text block clean, with white edges. The pages are crisp and unblemished. Feels very carefully read. Sharp spine ends. Fine condition. No jacket as issued. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A fine copy of this highly regarded title, exploring Villeneuve's film Containing specially commissioned chapters by a roster of international contributors, this fascinating collection explores philosophical questions that abound in Blade Runner 2049, includes a foreword by Denis Villeneuve.

Chicago, Il: Open Court, 2019. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Paperback book is tight clean and square. Wraps sharp and clean, with some gentle handling marks to panels. Text block clean, with white edges. The pages are crisp and unblemished. Feels very carefully read. Sharp spine ends. Fine condition. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A fine copy of this highly regarded title, exploring Villeneuve's film Containing specially commissioned chapters by a roster of international contributors, this fascinating collection explores philosophical questions that abound in Blade Runner 2049

Abrams, 2005. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. First edition third printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean. Sharp spine ends, title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with light toning to edges. Text block clean, with white edges. The pages are crisp and unblemished. Feels very lightly read. Fine condition. Jacket a touch of light handling marks to the gloss. Overall near fine. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a worthy addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. Please note : this book is very heavy (2500g) overseas purchasers will be charged additional shipping. Please contact bookseller for exact price. A lovely lightly read example of this collectible title, many colour stills and images from Lucas's films and life. A… Read More

London: Boxtree Ltd, 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. First edition first printing. Softback book is tight clean and square. Illustrated covers clean, with a couple of non-colour break creases, and light bumps to foreedge corners. Text block clean, feels gently read. No reading creases to spine. Near fine condition. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A near fine unread example of this collectible title, that tells the behind the scenes story of the excellent SF TV Series.

London: Boxtree Ltd, 1996. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. First edition fourth printing. Softback book is tight clean and square. Illustrated covers sharp and clean. single very light bump to foreedge corner. Text block clean, feels unread. No reading creases. Near fine condition. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A near fine unread example of this collectible title, that tells the behind the scenes story of the excellent SF TV Series. Scarce in this condition.

New York: Citadel, 1991. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Paperback book is tight and square. Text block clean, and tight. Firmly bound. The pages are crisp and unblemished. Feels gently read, with a single light reading crease to spine. Pen mark to bottom text block edge. Near fine condition. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A very good copy of this highly regarded title, one of the standard texts on PKD life and work. Note this is the original first printing of this classic text, not a later print or reissue.

London : Manchester University Press, 1961. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. A very reasonable Ex-Library hardback book is tight and square. Boards sharp and clean, title gilt perfect. Text block has very light toning and a few very light spots to the edges. The front pastedown has tape marks that overlap slightly on to the front flap of the jacket. The FEP has pencil price, and tape offset toning. The the third free end page has single very small library stamp. The title page has library stamp and withdrawn stamp. The copyright page has rectangular library stamp. The rest of the text block has small stamps at the foot of the first page, and the foot of the last text page. Bumped spine ends. Graded as good due to ex-library status, however looks and feels better that the grade given. Jacket has spent its entire life in a protective cover and therefore is very clean and smart, no creasing or tears. Jacket is… Read More

London: Orbit, 1993. 2nd Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Second revised edition first printing. Book is tight and square. Covers clean, with handling marks to the gloss, creasing, bumped corners and edge wear. Has creasing to spine, but is still quite tight. Very good read condition. None of the spine lean or loose binding that is normally associated with this MASSIVE volume. Please note : this book is very heavy (2350g) overseas purchasers will be charged additional shipping. Overseas shipping maybe considerable - contact bookseller for pricing before ordering. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A solid read example of this classic and best the SF reference work. one for the collectors.

New York: Springer, 2003. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Paperback book is tight clean and square. Covers sharp and clean, block clean, with light toning to edges. The pages are crisp and unblemished. Feels lightly read, no reading creases. Fine condition. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A very nice example of this respected academic title, various essays looking at scientific principles in popular Science Fiction films (such as Terminator, Alien, Star Trek, Jurassic Park; Independence Day) and how the science is represented. A title for those who are interested in science fiction and films.

UK: Routledge, 1998. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition fourth printing 1998. Paperback book is tight clean and square. Covers clean, with lightly bumped corners. Text block clean, with light toning to edges. The pages are crisp and unblemished. Feels very lightly read. Near fine condition. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A very nice example of this respected title, featuring numerous essays by the author about the fantasy genre, including the main themes and sub genres.

New York: Collier Books, 1978. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. First US edition first printing. Large format paperback book is tight clean and square. Covers sharp and clean, with toning to white areas, small rub to joint. Text block clean, with crisp pages. Feels lightly read. Very good condition. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A solid example of this popular title, heavily illustrated in colour and B&W, with essays examining the history and various themes of the fantasy genre.

London : Science Fiction Foundation, 1979. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Perfect Bound Paperback is tight and square. Covers have marking and toning Text block clean, with light toning to edges. A very good copy. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A great issue in very good condition. With an article by Philip K Dick. on his writing. Plus the usual interesting articles and reviews.

London: Science Fiction Conventions, 1987. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Jim Burns (Cover). First edition first printing. Book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean, gilt perfect. Collection withdrawn stamp to title page with pencil collection notation, very good condition. Jacket near fine, with light handling marks. This copy is not ex-lib, not priced clipped and has no inscriptions. Please note : this book is very heavy (1250g) all overseas purchasers will be charged additional shipping. Please contact bookseller for exact price. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A solid example of this collectible first edition first printing book.

London : David & Charles, 1980. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean, title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with white edges. Sharp spine ends. Feels lightly read. Near fine condition. Jacket some minor crimping edges. A near fine book. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A uncommon title, where this highly regarded author looks at the future of man, using some SF references. A useful book for writers of SF.

London : Sphere, 1975. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. First paperback edition (not a later reissue) first printing. Large format paperback book is tight and square. Covers clean, with some minor handling marks, and creasing to lower foreedge corner. Text block has lightly toned edges. The pages are clean and crisp. Feels gently read, no reading creases to spine. Very good condition. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A very solid and clean example of this humous title, zany articles and paste ups from The Goodies. Note this is an original first issue not a subsequent reissue or later printing.

Arizona: Iguanacon, 1978. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. The Souvenir Programme Book Of Iguanacon - The 36th World Science Fiction Convention 1978. Perfect bound magazine format with bumped spine, and a touch of edge wear. A very good copy. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. Full of images and articles about the GOH Harlan Ellison, also including a story "The Executioner of the Malformed Child" by him. Also interestingly has a full page colour advert with Mobius Art for the film Alien, which was due to be released in May 1979.

Portsmouth, UK: Terminus Borealis Press, 1997. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. The Souvenir Programme Book Of Intervention - The 1997 British Eastercon convention which took place in Liverpool. Magazine format with two bright staples is clean and square. Covers clean, with very lightly bumped foreedge corners. Feels lightly read. A near fine copy. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. Full of the usual images and articles about the GOH and SF, with article contributions from Harrison, Clarke, Campbell, Aldiss, LeGuin and the other Guests of Honour

Chicago, Il: Advent Pub Inc, 1964. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Issued Without Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition third printing 1970. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean, title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with a hint of toning to edges. The pages are crisp and unblemished. Feels very lightly read. Fine condition. This is a privately bound copy and has no jacket as bound. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A lovely very tight example of this title, a collection of SF criticism essays collected primarily from fanzines of the late '50s and early '60s. Originally issued under James Blish's pen name William Atheling Jr. A fascinating volume for SF collectors, and an uncommon title in the UK.

London : Picture Lions/;Collins, 1989. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Pauline Baynes. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean. Title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with white edges. The pages are unblemished. Feels gently read. Sharp spine ends, near fine condition. Price clipped jacket has touch of rubbing to head of spine. Overall a near fine copy. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a worthy addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A near fine very nice copy of this title, that presents well on the shelf and in the hand in the archival fitted cover. This volume has colour and B&W illustrations by Pauline Baynes, and many photographs of Lewis and his family. Very comprehensive guide to… Read More