A large collection of mass-market paperback books focusing on the science fiction and fantasy genres. The collection features a significant group of Terry Pratchett Discworld novels published by Corgi, many featuring the cover artwork of Josh Kirby. Titles noted include Feet of Clay, Maskerade, The Last Continent, Hogfather, The Fifth Elephant, Night Watch, Moving Pictures, Eric, Reaper Man, Wyrd Sisters, Sourcery, Pyramids, Guards! Guards!, Small Gods, Lords and Ladies, and Men at Arms. The lot also contains a substantial selection of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, including Dune, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune, and Chapterhouse: Dune. Additional prominent authors represented include Isaac Asimov (Forward the Foundation, Counting the Eons), Robert Silverberg (The Face of the Waters), Robert Jordan (The Dragon Reborn), Anne Rice (The Queen of the Damned), Fritz Leiber (Swords and Deviltry, Swords Against Death, Swords in the Mist), and Michael Moorcock. The collection includes media tie-in novels for Doctor Who and The X-Files. Imprints include Corgi, Ace Science Fiction, Orbit, Grafton, Sphere, and Bantam. All volumes are approximately octavo or duodecimo in size.
Condition report:
Volumes are in used condition, showing signs of shelf wear throughout. Visible spine creasing and rubbing to the wrappers are common. There is bumping to the corners and edges of many books. Tanning and age-toning to the page blocks and interior leaves are evident, particularly in the older editions. Occasional minor tearing or small chips to the paper covers are present.
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